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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
startle reflex • Anxiety ... StressDisorder #PTSD #BehavioralDisorder ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs
Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Social Factors
 • Parenting and infant attachment
 • Childhood illness/abuse
 •
carrying anti-anxiety ... Anticipatory Anxiety ... discomfort) #PanicDisorder ... #Anxiety #BehavioralDisorder ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
/ irritability/anxiety ... experienced BPD Mnemonic ... the above with symptoms ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Mnemonic #AMSUICIDE
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
familiarity SPD Mnemonic ... reference - Anxiety ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... Criteria #Signs #Symptoms ... #Mnemonic #MEPECULIAR
Pediatric Parasomnias and Nightmares: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Parasomnias - Micro-arousal episodes during SWS ->
Intense activation of
system -> • Fear/anxiety ... pathophysiology #symptoms ... #pharmacology # ... diagnosis
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
You can use the mnemonic ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... of illness, the symptoms ... MSE #psychiatry #diagnosis ... #aseptic #history
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology 
Excessive fear of one or more social situations
 • Safety
Social Anxiety Disorder ... of Anxiety: Mind ... SocialAnxiety #BehavioralDisorder ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >4 symptoms for >6 months,
- Must have >4 symptoms ... a sibling - Symptoms ... develop mood and anxiety ... OppositionalDefiant #ODD #BehavioralDisorder ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
last drink with symptoms ... Symptoms typically ... seeking help, and history ... - Anxiety, insomnia ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis
Anorexia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: concordance
lack of control, history ... Temperament: childhood anxiety ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms