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diagnosis signs symptoms personalitydisorder behavioraldisorder amsuicide aseptic avpd borderline cringes dependent depression dpd evaluation history majordepressivedisorder mdd mentalstatusexam mepeculiar mooddisorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Neurochemical abnormalities • Hyper-vigilance • Emotional hyper-arousal • Exaggerated startle reflex • Anxiety
startle reflex • Anxiety ... of trauma • Avoidance ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... symptoms #signs #psychiatry
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings Cognitive-Perceptual • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
Mnemonic: ME PECULIAR ... reference - Anxiety ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs ... #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Behavioral Traits: • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
/ irritability/anxiety ... experienced BPD ... impairment #BPD ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Difficulties with Activities - Initiation Of projects
themselves • Avoidance ... Mnemonic: RELIANCE ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs ... #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
included in DSM 5 criteria ... partum onset) - Anxiety ... MoodDisorders #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
Avoidant Personality ... others AVPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs ... #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings Social Factors • Parenting and infant attachment • Childhood illness/abuse •
Experiential Avoidance ... • Avoidance of ... carrying anti-anxiety ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... symptoms #signs #psychiatry
Mental Status Exam (MSE) Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time. You
You can use the mnemonic ... Ex. agitated, avoiding ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... MentalStatusExam #MSE #psychiatry ... diagnosis #evaluation #mnemonic
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology Excessive fear of one or more social situations • Safety
(SAD) - Pathophysiology ... Behaviors and Avoidance ... Panic Attacks, avoidance ... BehavioralDisorder #SAD #Pathophysiology ... symptoms #signs #psychiatry
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
Mnemonic: SPEEECIAL ... Lacks empathy #NPD ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis #Psychiatry ... #Criteria #Signs ... #Symptoms #Mnemonic
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