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Symptoms of Depression 

Mnemonic: "A SAD FACES" 

#Mnemonic #Depression #Symptoms #ASADFACES #Diagnosis #Psychiatry
Symptoms of Depression ... #Mnemonic #Depression ... #Symptoms #ASADFACES ... #Diagnosis #Psychiatry
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Major Depressive ... Clinical Findings Symptoms ... suicide Other Symptoms ... MajorDepressiveDisorder #Depression ... #Psychiatry
SSRI Initiation
How long before increasing dose?
 • 4 wks. Initial response in 2-4 wks, max response
• Depression: 50% ... SSRI #Initiation #depression ... #psychiatry #treatment
Mood Disorders - Depressed or Elevated Moods - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Major Depressive Disorder
 • 2 week
Algorithm Major Depressive ... everyday Persistent Depressive ... Cyclothymia • Symptoms ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Depression ... Mania #Bipolar #Psychiatry
Psychotic Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Mood disorder with psychotic features
 • Psychotic symptoms present exclusively during
• Psychotic symptoms ... disorder (bipolar & depressive ... • Psychotic symptoms ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... cause the Positive Symptoms ... cause Negative Symptoms ... Diminished emotional expression ... #signs #psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
mood - Primary treatment ... maintain this state Depressive ... Pathophysiology #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
with diffuse PR depressions ... First line treatment ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Syndrome (PICS) Symptoms ... Anxiety, PTSD, Depression ... illness - Prior psychiatric ... guide targeted treatments
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
besides major depressive ... clinics is for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Psychiatry