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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Symptoms (included in DSM 5 criteria) - Present during
Major Depressive ... Disorder (MDD): ... #MoodDisorders ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
Bipolar Disorder ... maintain this state Depressive ... #MoodDisorders ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Symptoms (included in the DSM-V) - Two Major Depressive episodes
Seasonal Affective Disorder ... Disorder - Full ... AffectiveDisorder #MoodDisorders ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Signs #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... of trauma • Avoidance ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... symptoms #signs #psychiatry
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Psychological Hypothesis
 • Cognitive behavioral model: Emotional disturbance arising from
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... or stimuli • Avoidance ... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Signs
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Restraint - Shows excessive restraint in intimate
Avoidant Personality ... Disorder (AVPD) ... others AVPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
You
) Note: The MSE ... You can use the mnemonic ... Ex. agitated, avoiding ... #psychiatry #diagnosis ... #evaluation #mnemonic
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Difficulties with Activities - Initiation Of projects
Dependent Personality Disorder ... themselves • Avoidance ... themselves DPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria
Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Cognitive-Perceptual
 • Magical thinking - Belief in paranormal or
Schizotypal Personality Disorder ... developmental disorders ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
Borderline Personality Disorder ... experienced BPD Mnemonic ... PersonalityDisorder #Diagnosis ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... Signs #Symptoms #Mnemonic