This document provides guidance on psychiatric history taking. It outlines the importance of obtaining a comprehensive history to make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. The basic principles of history taking include introducing oneself, explaining the purpose, asking open-ended questions, and encouraging the patient to elaborate. The components of history taking include identification data, chief complaints, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, and personal history. Thoroughly exploring these areas allows psychiatrists to understand the patient's life experiences and form an appropriate care plan.
The document provides information on conducting a psychiatric history and mental status examination (MSE). It discusses the importance of these diagnostic tools and obtaining information from when the patient enters to leaves the interview room. The history section outlines collecting demographic, chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, and other relevant details. The MSE section describes evaluating the patient's general appearance, psychomotor activity, speech, thought, mood, perception, and cognitive functions. Key aspects to observe and potential clinical implications are provided.
Bipolar disorder is a cyclical mood disorder that results in pathological mood swings from mania to depression. It has been recognized and studied for hundreds of years. There is strong evidence that bipolar disorder has a genetic component, with family and twin studies showing increased risk among relatives of those diagnosed. While specific genetic variants have not been consistently identified, heritability is stronger for bipolar disorder than for unipolar depression. Proper diagnosis distinguishes between bipolar I and II, as well as related disorders like cyclothymia, based on the presence and duration of manic or hypomanic episodes.
This document outlines mood stabilizers, including lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, and antipsychotic agents. It discusses their pharmacologic actions, therapeutic indications, dosages, guidelines, and precautions. Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder and other conditions by decreasing the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes. Key precautions include risks during pregnancy, adverse effects like weight gain and liver toxicity, and the need for monitoring. Mood stabilizers are an important treatment option for bipolar disorder but require awareness of safety considerations.
The somatoform disorders are a group of psychological disorders in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying general medical or neurologic condition. Medically unexplained physical symptoms account for as many as 50% of new medical outpatient visits. [1] Physical symptoms or painful complaints of unknown etiology are fairly common in pediatric populations. [2] Many healthy young children express emotional distress in terms of physical pain, such as stomachaches or headaches, but these complaints are usually transient and do not effect the child's overall functioning. The somatoform disorders represent the severe end of a continuum of somatic symptoms.
Somatization in children consists of the persistent experience and complaints of somatic distress that cannot be fully explained by a medical diagnosis. They can be represented by a wide spectrum of severity, ranging from mild self-limited symptoms, such as stomachache and headache, to chronic disabling symptoms, such as seizures and paralysis. These psychological disorders are often difficult to approach and complex to understand. It is important to note that these symptoms are not intentionally produced or under voluntary control.
In somatoform disorders, somatic symptoms become the focus of children and their families. They generally interfere with school, home life, and peer relationships. These youngsters are more likely to be considered sickly or health impaired by parents and caretakers, to be absent from school, and to perform poorly in academics. Somatization is often associated temporarily with psychosocial stress and can persist even after the acute stressor has resolved, resulting in the belief by the child and his or her family that the correct medical diagnosis has not yet been found. Thus, patients and families may continue to seek repeated medical treatment after being informed that no acute physical illness has been found and that the symptoms cannot be fully explained by a general medical condition. When somatization occurs in the context of a physical illness, it is identified by symptoms that go beyond the expected pathophysiology of the physical illness.
Recurrent complaints often present as diagnostic and treatment dilemmas to the primary care practitioner (PCP) who is trying to make sense of these symptoms. The PCP may feel poorly prepared and/or may have little time to assess or treat the somatic concerns. While the more disabling somatic complaints are more likely to be referred to a mental health professional, these youngsters presenting with these disabling physical symptoms bridge both medical and psychological domains and present a puzzling quandary for professionals from either field if working with them alone. [3] The nature of these symptoms requires an integrated medical and psychiatric treatment approach to successfully decrease the impairment caused by these disorders.
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders like mania or depression. It affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and potentially their actions. It is considered a disorder of both the mind and emotions. Schizoaffective disorder can be of the bipolar, depressive, or mixed type depending on the symptoms present. Treatment involves medications like antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as well as psychotherapy and life skills training. Nursing care focuses on ensuring safety, promoting functioning, and supporting treatment compliance.
This case presentation discusses a 50-year-old African American female patient admitted to the hospital for schizoaffective disorder, manic episode. The patient has a history of schizoaffective disorder and has been living in a nursing home. The goals of hospitalization are to decrease restlessness, irritability, worry, anxiety and increase self-control and medication compliance. Interventions include medication management with Lamictal and Invega, nursing care, social work support, and education. The presentation provides context on schizoaffective disorder, symptoms, course, and treatment goals for managing the manic episode.
Psychogenic impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, has various potential causes including performance anxiety, relationship issues, medical conditions, and psychological factors. It is important to conduct a thorough sexual history and examination to determine if the cause is organic or psychogenic. Treatment may involve lifestyle changes, psychotherapy to reduce anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications like PDE5 inhibitors. A multidisciplinary approach including medical treatment, counseling, and lifestyle modifications often provides the best outcomes.
This document provides guidance on psychiatric history taking. It outlines the importance of obtaining a comprehensive history to make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. The basic principles of history taking include introducing oneself, explaining the purpose, asking open-ended questions, and encouraging the patient to elaborate. The components of history taking include identification data, chief complaints, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, and personal history. Thoroughly exploring these areas allows psychiatrists to understand the patient's life experiences and form an appropriate care plan.
The document provides information on conducting a psychiatric history and mental status examination (MSE). It discusses the importance of these diagnostic tools and obtaining information from when the patient enters to leaves the interview room. The history section outlines collecting demographic, chief complaint, history of present illness, past history, and other relevant details. The MSE section describes evaluating the patient's general appearance, psychomotor activity, speech, thought, mood, perception, and cognitive functions. Key aspects to observe and potential clinical implications are provided.
Bipolar disorder is a cyclical mood disorder that results in pathological mood swings from mania to depression. It has been recognized and studied for hundreds of years. There is strong evidence that bipolar disorder has a genetic component, with family and twin studies showing increased risk among relatives of those diagnosed. While specific genetic variants have not been consistently identified, heritability is stronger for bipolar disorder than for unipolar depression. Proper diagnosis distinguishes between bipolar I and II, as well as related disorders like cyclothymia, based on the presence and duration of manic or hypomanic episodes.
This document outlines mood stabilizers, including lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, and antipsychotic agents. It discusses their pharmacologic actions, therapeutic indications, dosages, guidelines, and precautions. Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar disorder and other conditions by decreasing the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes. Key precautions include risks during pregnancy, adverse effects like weight gain and liver toxicity, and the need for monitoring. Mood stabilizers are an important treatment option for bipolar disorder but require awareness of safety considerations.
The somatoform disorders are a group of psychological disorders in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying general medical or neurologic condition. Medically unexplained physical symptoms account for as many as 50% of new medical outpatient visits. [1] Physical symptoms or painful complaints of unknown etiology are fairly common in pediatric populations. [2] Many healthy young children express emotional distress in terms of physical pain, such as stomachaches or headaches, but these complaints are usually transient and do not effect the child's overall functioning. The somatoform disorders represent the severe end of a continuum of somatic symptoms.
Somatization in children consists of the persistent experience and complaints of somatic distress that cannot be fully explained by a medical diagnosis. They can be represented by a wide spectrum of severity, ranging from mild self-limited symptoms, such as stomachache and headache, to chronic disabling symptoms, such as seizures and paralysis. These psychological disorders are often difficult to approach and complex to understand. It is important to note that these symptoms are not intentionally produced or under voluntary control.
In somatoform disorders, somatic symptoms become the focus of children and their families. They generally interfere with school, home life, and peer relationships. These youngsters are more likely to be considered sickly or health impaired by parents and caretakers, to be absent from school, and to perform poorly in academics. Somatization is often associated temporarily with psychosocial stress and can persist even after the acute stressor has resolved, resulting in the belief by the child and his or her family that the correct medical diagnosis has not yet been found. Thus, patients and families may continue to seek repeated medical treatment after being informed that no acute physical illness has been found and that the symptoms cannot be fully explained by a general medical condition. When somatization occurs in the context of a physical illness, it is identified by symptoms that go beyond the expected pathophysiology of the physical illness.
Recurrent complaints often present as diagnostic and treatment dilemmas to the primary care practitioner (PCP) who is trying to make sense of these symptoms. The PCP may feel poorly prepared and/or may have little time to assess or treat the somatic concerns. While the more disabling somatic complaints are more likely to be referred to a mental health professional, these youngsters presenting with these disabling physical symptoms bridge both medical and psychological domains and present a puzzling quandary for professionals from either field if working with them alone. [3] The nature of these symptoms requires an integrated medical and psychiatric treatment approach to successfully decrease the impairment caused by these disorders.
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorders like mania or depression. It affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and potentially their actions. It is considered a disorder of both the mind and emotions. Schizoaffective disorder can be of the bipolar, depressive, or mixed type depending on the symptoms present. Treatment involves medications like antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as well as psychotherapy and life skills training. Nursing care focuses on ensuring safety, promoting functioning, and supporting treatment compliance.
This case presentation discusses a 50-year-old African American female patient admitted to the hospital for schizoaffective disorder, manic episode. The patient has a history of schizoaffective disorder and has been living in a nursing home. The goals of hospitalization are to decrease restlessness, irritability, worry, anxiety and increase self-control and medication compliance. Interventions include medication management with Lamictal and Invega, nursing care, social work support, and education. The presentation provides context on schizoaffective disorder, symptoms, course, and treatment goals for managing the manic episode.
Psychogenic impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, has various potential causes including performance anxiety, relationship issues, medical conditions, and psychological factors. It is important to conduct a thorough sexual history and examination to determine if the cause is organic or psychogenic. Treatment may involve lifestyle changes, psychotherapy to reduce anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications like PDE5 inhibitors. A multidisciplinary approach including medical treatment, counseling, and lifestyle modifications often provides the best outcomes.
1. The patient is a 29-year-old Filipino man who was admitted to Banag-Laum Home for visual hallucinations and delusions.
2. He has a history of occasional alcohol and shabu (methamphetamine) use, with his last use being days before admission.
3. A mental status exam found the patient to be oriented with normal mood, affect, speech, and thought processes. He reported previous visual and olfactory hallucinations.
Conversion disorder is characterized by neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by medical causes. Instead, psychological stressors are associated with the onset of symptoms. Patients are unaware of the psychological basis and cannot consciously control their symptoms. Common symptoms include paralysis, abnormal movements, seizures, and sensory disturbances. Diagnosis involves ruling out physical disorders and assessing for dissociation. Treatment options include psychotherapy, hypnosis, and supportive therapy.
This document discusses various postpartum psychiatric disorders including postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Postpartum blues occurs in 50% of women within 2-6 days of delivery and involves transient low mood but is typically self-limiting within a few days. Postpartum depression occurs in 10% of women within the first 6 weeks and can involve feelings of guilt, anxiety about the baby, and reluctance to care for the baby. Risk factors include a history of depression and relationship or baby related stressors. Postpartum psychosis occurs in 0.5% of women and involves an abrupt onset of affective or manic symptoms within 2-4 weeks of delivery that usually requires
The document discusses the effects of pregnancy on thyroid physiology and function. It notes that thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are initially suppressed in the first trimester due to increased human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) but become a reliable indicator again later in pregnancy. It provides references ranges for TSH, free T4, and total T4 in pregnancy and discusses screening and treatment of hypothyroidism. Maternal hypothyroidism can impact both maternal and fetal health outcomes.
This document discusses endocrine disorders that can occur during pregnancy, including thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, and pituitary disorders. Some key points discussed include:
- Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders in pregnancy, with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism posing risks to maternal and fetal health if not properly treated.
- Gestational diabetes is the most common endocrinopathy in pregnancy overall.
- Parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders are less frequently encountered but can impact the mother and fetus if not managed appropriately.
- Physiologic changes during pregnancy can also impact the endocrine system and complicate diagnosis and treatment of disorders.
- Close
This case involves an 85-year-old woman who was hospitalized for increased psychosis and agitation. She was diagnosed with delirium caused by multiple factors including infections, medications, and medical issues. Her delirium improved with treatment of the underlying causes. She was also found to have recurrent major depressive disorder with psychosis and late-onset Alzheimer's dementia. Her psychiatric conditions were managed with medications and non-pharmacological therapies. She was discharged to a nursing facility in a stabilized condition.
Autism is a complex developmental disability that impacts communication and social skills. It is defined by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. There are several types of autism which can range from mild to severe. While the exact causes of autism are unknown, it is generally thought to involve abnormalities in brain development and genetics. Autism is diagnosed through observation and evaluation by a team of professionals. Characteristics include difficulties with social interaction, communication delays or lack of language, repetitive behaviors, and sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Treatment focuses on individualized early intervention, social skills training, positive behavior support, and in some cases medication management of associated symptoms. Caring for autistic children requires a structured and predictable environment with visual schedules
Psychotic disorders involve hallucinations and/or delusions where the person loses contact with reality. Schizophrenia is a type of psychosis characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion and behavior. It affects about 1% of the population and usually develops in early adulthood. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior. Treatment involves antipsychotic medications and psychosocial support. Prognosis depends on several factors but schizophrenia generally involves long-term impairment.
The document discusses schizophrenia, including its causes, symptoms, types, assessment criteria, and unusual speech patterns. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disoriented thoughts and perceptions as well as positive symptoms like hallucinations and negative symptoms such as flat affect. It has genetic and neurological factors and can be diagnosed based on the predominant symptoms presented.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is defined by feelings of compulsion to perform repetitive behaviors or dwell on obsessive thoughts. It is caused by genetic and biochemical factors and treated with antidepressants, exposure therapy, and other psychotherapies. The main clinical features are obsessive thoughts, images, doubts, and rituals performed to relieve anxiety. Nurses assess patients' obsessive and compulsive behaviors, provide a structured schedule, and support efforts to reduce ritualistic behaviors.
This document discusses delirium and dementia. It defines delirium as an acute onset of global but fluctuating cognitive dysfunction caused by an underlying condition. Delirium is more common in children and the elderly. Clinical features include hypoactive, hyperactive, and mixed states. Causes are investigated through blood and urine tests and imaging. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause, as well as using antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. Dementia is defined as a progressive deterioration of cognitive function without altered consciousness. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Features, classification, etiology, and management of dementia are described and compared to delirium.
This document provides information on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) in 4 parts:
1. Introduction - OCPD is characterized by perfectionism and inflexibility. It affects 1-2% of the population.
2. Prevalence - Men are more likely to be affected than women. Those with higher education are also more likely. Comorbidity with mood/anxiety disorders is common.
3. Diagnostic Criteria - To be diagnosed requires 4 of 7 criteria related to perfectionism, orderliness, mental/interpersonal control, rigidity, and reluctance to delegate.
4. Management - Cognitive-behavioral therapy may help reduce perfectionism. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
This document discusses screening and treatment for alcohol withdrawal. It recommends using the CAGE assessment tool to screen for alcohol dependency and risk of withdrawal symptoms. For patients who screen positive, it suggests making referrals to social services and informing physicians. It also describes the CIWA-Ar scale for assessing withdrawal symptoms and guiding medication administration to safely manage alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
First presentation of psychosis initial assessment in emergency departmentMohamed Sedky
This document defines psychosis and its common manifestations such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and negative symptoms. It then discusses potential differential diagnoses for psychotic manifestations including various psychiatric disorders, substance use, medical conditions, and medication side effects. The key points of assessment include evaluating the patient's history, conducting a physical and neurological exam, and assessing risk. Initial evaluations may include labs, imaging, and toxicology screens to help determine underlying causes. Management involves making a provisional diagnosis, assessing comorbidities and risk, providing stabilization if needed, and determining next steps such as admission, referral, or discharge.
This document provides an overview of long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs). It discusses the benefits of LAIs including consistent drug delivery and improved compliance. It then describes the pharmacology of first-generation LAIs such as fluphenazine, haloperidol, and zuclopenthixol. Second-generation LAIs including risperidone, paliperidone, and olanzapine are also reviewed in terms of their absorption, metabolism, and indications. The advantages and disadvantages of different LAIs are compared.
This document provides information about bipolar disorder, including its definition, types, causes, symptoms, and treatment strategies. It defines bipolar disorder as a mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression. There are several types of bipolar disorder that are distinguished by the severity and length of manic episodes. Potential causes include genetic and environmental factors that impact neurotransmitter levels and brain circuitry. Symptoms vary depending on the current mood state. Treatment strategies include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy using mood stabilizers and other medications, and brain stimulation techniques like ECT if needed.
The document compares and contrasts the ICD-11 and DSM-V classification systems for mental disorders. It provides details on their similarities such as both being used by health professionals for diagnosis. It outlines many of their differences such as ICD-11 being used internationally while DSM-V is mainly used in the US. The document also provides side by side comparisons of the classification categories and disorders covered in each system, noting where they are aligned and where classifications differ between the two.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric nursing. It discusses key concepts like mental health, mental illness, and the interpersonal process used in psychiatric nursing. It then describes common behavioral signs and symptoms seen in patients, including disturbances in perception, thinking and speech, affect, motor activity, and memory. The document also summarizes several theories of personality development and human behavior, including those proposed by Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Havighurst, Kohlberg, and Sullivan.
This document provides an overview of schizophrenia, including its diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis. Schizophrenia is diagnosed based on the presence of certain symptoms for at least six months, and is characterized by positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations as well as negative symptoms and cognitive impairment. It has a lifetime prevalence of 0.5-1% and typically onset in late teens to twenties. Potential causes include genetic and environmental factors impacting brain structure and dopamine neurotransmission. Treatment involves medication and hospitalization if needed for safety or symptom stabilization. Prognosis depends on factors like treatment adherence, though with proper long term management many people with schizophrenia can lead productive
This document provides guidance on conducting basic psychiatric history taking and mental state examinations. It outlines key areas to assess including chief complaints, psychiatric history, substance use, medical history, family history, development, and social factors. The mental state examination should evaluate appearance, speech, mood, affect, thought processes, thought content, perceptual disturbances, cognition, insight, and judgment. Depression is common but often underrecognized in primary care settings. Thorough evaluation following these areas can help detect psychiatric illnesses early and improve patient outcomes.
1. The patient is a 29-year-old Filipino man who was admitted to Banag-Laum Home for visual hallucinations and delusions.
2. He has a history of occasional alcohol and shabu (methamphetamine) use, with his last use being days before admission.
3. A mental status exam found the patient to be oriented with normal mood, affect, speech, and thought processes. He reported previous visual and olfactory hallucinations.
Conversion disorder is characterized by neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by medical causes. Instead, psychological stressors are associated with the onset of symptoms. Patients are unaware of the psychological basis and cannot consciously control their symptoms. Common symptoms include paralysis, abnormal movements, seizures, and sensory disturbances. Diagnosis involves ruling out physical disorders and assessing for dissociation. Treatment options include psychotherapy, hypnosis, and supportive therapy.
This document discusses various postpartum psychiatric disorders including postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Postpartum blues occurs in 50% of women within 2-6 days of delivery and involves transient low mood but is typically self-limiting within a few days. Postpartum depression occurs in 10% of women within the first 6 weeks and can involve feelings of guilt, anxiety about the baby, and reluctance to care for the baby. Risk factors include a history of depression and relationship or baby related stressors. Postpartum psychosis occurs in 0.5% of women and involves an abrupt onset of affective or manic symptoms within 2-4 weeks of delivery that usually requires
The document discusses the effects of pregnancy on thyroid physiology and function. It notes that thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are initially suppressed in the first trimester due to increased human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) but become a reliable indicator again later in pregnancy. It provides references ranges for TSH, free T4, and total T4 in pregnancy and discusses screening and treatment of hypothyroidism. Maternal hypothyroidism can impact both maternal and fetal health outcomes.
This document discusses endocrine disorders that can occur during pregnancy, including thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, and pituitary disorders. Some key points discussed include:
- Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders in pregnancy, with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism posing risks to maternal and fetal health if not properly treated.
- Gestational diabetes is the most common endocrinopathy in pregnancy overall.
- Parathyroid, adrenal, and pituitary disorders are less frequently encountered but can impact the mother and fetus if not managed appropriately.
- Physiologic changes during pregnancy can also impact the endocrine system and complicate diagnosis and treatment of disorders.
- Close
This case involves an 85-year-old woman who was hospitalized for increased psychosis and agitation. She was diagnosed with delirium caused by multiple factors including infections, medications, and medical issues. Her delirium improved with treatment of the underlying causes. She was also found to have recurrent major depressive disorder with psychosis and late-onset Alzheimer's dementia. Her psychiatric conditions were managed with medications and non-pharmacological therapies. She was discharged to a nursing facility in a stabilized condition.
Autism is a complex developmental disability that impacts communication and social skills. It is defined by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. There are several types of autism which can range from mild to severe. While the exact causes of autism are unknown, it is generally thought to involve abnormalities in brain development and genetics. Autism is diagnosed through observation and evaluation by a team of professionals. Characteristics include difficulties with social interaction, communication delays or lack of language, repetitive behaviors, and sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Treatment focuses on individualized early intervention, social skills training, positive behavior support, and in some cases medication management of associated symptoms. Caring for autistic children requires a structured and predictable environment with visual schedules
Psychotic disorders involve hallucinations and/or delusions where the person loses contact with reality. Schizophrenia is a type of psychosis characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion and behavior. It affects about 1% of the population and usually develops in early adulthood. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior. Treatment involves antipsychotic medications and psychosocial support. Prognosis depends on several factors but schizophrenia generally involves long-term impairment.
The document discusses schizophrenia, including its causes, symptoms, types, assessment criteria, and unusual speech patterns. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disoriented thoughts and perceptions as well as positive symptoms like hallucinations and negative symptoms such as flat affect. It has genetic and neurological factors and can be diagnosed based on the predominant symptoms presented.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is defined by feelings of compulsion to perform repetitive behaviors or dwell on obsessive thoughts. It is caused by genetic and biochemical factors and treated with antidepressants, exposure therapy, and other psychotherapies. The main clinical features are obsessive thoughts, images, doubts, and rituals performed to relieve anxiety. Nurses assess patients' obsessive and compulsive behaviors, provide a structured schedule, and support efforts to reduce ritualistic behaviors.
This document discusses delirium and dementia. It defines delirium as an acute onset of global but fluctuating cognitive dysfunction caused by an underlying condition. Delirium is more common in children and the elderly. Clinical features include hypoactive, hyperactive, and mixed states. Causes are investigated through blood and urine tests and imaging. Treatment focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause, as well as using antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. Dementia is defined as a progressive deterioration of cognitive function without altered consciousness. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Features, classification, etiology, and management of dementia are described and compared to delirium.
This document provides information on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) in 4 parts:
1. Introduction - OCPD is characterized by perfectionism and inflexibility. It affects 1-2% of the population.
2. Prevalence - Men are more likely to be affected than women. Those with higher education are also more likely. Comorbidity with mood/anxiety disorders is common.
3. Diagnostic Criteria - To be diagnosed requires 4 of 7 criteria related to perfectionism, orderliness, mental/interpersonal control, rigidity, and reluctance to delegate.
4. Management - Cognitive-behavioral therapy may help reduce perfectionism. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
This document discusses screening and treatment for alcohol withdrawal. It recommends using the CAGE assessment tool to screen for alcohol dependency and risk of withdrawal symptoms. For patients who screen positive, it suggests making referrals to social services and informing physicians. It also describes the CIWA-Ar scale for assessing withdrawal symptoms and guiding medication administration to safely manage alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
First presentation of psychosis initial assessment in emergency departmentMohamed Sedky
This document defines psychosis and its common manifestations such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and negative symptoms. It then discusses potential differential diagnoses for psychotic manifestations including various psychiatric disorders, substance use, medical conditions, and medication side effects. The key points of assessment include evaluating the patient's history, conducting a physical and neurological exam, and assessing risk. Initial evaluations may include labs, imaging, and toxicology screens to help determine underlying causes. Management involves making a provisional diagnosis, assessing comorbidities and risk, providing stabilization if needed, and determining next steps such as admission, referral, or discharge.
This document provides an overview of long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs). It discusses the benefits of LAIs including consistent drug delivery and improved compliance. It then describes the pharmacology of first-generation LAIs such as fluphenazine, haloperidol, and zuclopenthixol. Second-generation LAIs including risperidone, paliperidone, and olanzapine are also reviewed in terms of their absorption, metabolism, and indications. The advantages and disadvantages of different LAIs are compared.
This document provides information about bipolar disorder, including its definition, types, causes, symptoms, and treatment strategies. It defines bipolar disorder as a mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression. There are several types of bipolar disorder that are distinguished by the severity and length of manic episodes. Potential causes include genetic and environmental factors that impact neurotransmitter levels and brain circuitry. Symptoms vary depending on the current mood state. Treatment strategies include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy using mood stabilizers and other medications, and brain stimulation techniques like ECT if needed.
The document compares and contrasts the ICD-11 and DSM-V classification systems for mental disorders. It provides details on their similarities such as both being used by health professionals for diagnosis. It outlines many of their differences such as ICD-11 being used internationally while DSM-V is mainly used in the US. The document also provides side by side comparisons of the classification categories and disorders covered in each system, noting where they are aligned and where classifications differ between the two.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric nursing. It discusses key concepts like mental health, mental illness, and the interpersonal process used in psychiatric nursing. It then describes common behavioral signs and symptoms seen in patients, including disturbances in perception, thinking and speech, affect, motor activity, and memory. The document also summarizes several theories of personality development and human behavior, including those proposed by Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Havighurst, Kohlberg, and Sullivan.
This document provides an overview of schizophrenia, including its diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment and prognosis. Schizophrenia is diagnosed based on the presence of certain symptoms for at least six months, and is characterized by positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations as well as negative symptoms and cognitive impairment. It has a lifetime prevalence of 0.5-1% and typically onset in late teens to twenties. Potential causes include genetic and environmental factors impacting brain structure and dopamine neurotransmission. Treatment involves medication and hospitalization if needed for safety or symptom stabilization. Prognosis depends on factors like treatment adherence, though with proper long term management many people with schizophrenia can lead productive
This document provides guidance on conducting basic psychiatric history taking and mental state examinations. It outlines key areas to assess including chief complaints, psychiatric history, substance use, medical history, family history, development, and social factors. The mental state examination should evaluate appearance, speech, mood, affect, thought processes, thought content, perceptual disturbances, cognition, insight, and judgment. Depression is common but often underrecognized in primary care settings. Thorough evaluation following these areas can help detect psychiatric illnesses early and improve patient outcomes.
Depression: What Is It and What Are My Treatment Options? (Community Lecture)Summit Health
This document discusses depression, including its definition, statistics, types, causes, consequences, role of neurotransmitters, treatment options like medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. It defines depression and differentiates it from normal sadness. It covers diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and treatments including antidepressant medications, electroconvulsive therapy, light therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Relapse prevention and the importance of continued treatment are also discussed.
Seminar on approach to schizophrenia.pptxfiraolgebisa
This document summarizes a seminar on the approach to schizophrenia. It begins with an outline of the topics to be covered, including introduction, definition, clinical diagnosis, and management principles. It then provides details on the introduction, definition, clinical manifestations, outcome, etiology, diagnosis, and management of schizophrenia. Key points include that schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental illness characterized by positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, negative symptoms, cognitive impairment, and mood symptoms. Treatment involves acute stabilization with antipsychotic medication followed by long-term management to prevent relapse.
Psychosis High Risk State and Schizophrenia ProdromeBrian Levins
This document provides an overview of psychosis, the clinical high risk state for psychosis, and potential therapeutics in the prodromal phase of psychosis. It defines psychosis and differentiates types. It reviews the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia and related disorders. It then discusses the clinical high risk state, potential outcomes, and characteristics. Finally, it discusses the importance of early intervention and reviews five studies on the use of antipsychotic medications during the prodromal phase.
This document discusses various types of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It covers the definitions, symptoms, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, management including psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, prognosis, and references for each disorder. The management section emphasizes identification of triggers, breathing exercises, thought management, lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and antidepressant or benzodiazepine medication. Prognosis is generally good with proper treatment.
1. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self and behavior.
2. It affects about 1% of the population and is one of the most challenging diseases for psychiatrists to treat.
3. The causes are unknown but likely involve a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Management involves antipsychotic medications along with psychosocial therapies.
The recognition of bipolar disorder in primary careNick Stafford
Bipolar disorder and the complexities of screening and diagnosis in primary care. How more accurate detection and an integrated care pathway with secondary care can improve the diagnosis and outcome of the treatment of the disorder.
This document discusses conversion disorder and dissociative disorders. It defines conversion disorder and provides epidemiological data. It also outlines the types of conversion disorder and their clinical features. For dissociative disorders, it describes dissociative amnesia, fugue, identity disorder, trance disorder, and depersonalization disorder. It discusses the psychopathology, diagnostic criteria, and nursing care for each disorder. Nursing diagnoses discussed include disturbed sensory perception, self-care deficit, inability to cope with anxiety, fear of unknown circumstances from fugue states, disturbed perceptions from repressed anxiety, and risk for suicide.
Abnormal Psychology: Concepts of NormalityMackenzie
Notes for section 5.1 of my psych textbook for the option of "Abnormal Psychology" on the I.B. HL Psychology test. All about cultural norms, normal vs. abnormal, diagnosing processes,validity and whatnot.
The document discusses prodromal psychosis, which refers to the early symptoms that may indicate the onset of psychosis before definitive symptoms occur. It describes the proposed prodromal syndromes for schizophrenia, including the attenuated positive symptom syndrome and brief intermittent psychotic syndrome. Prediction of progression to full-blown schizophrenia is difficult but may be improved through the use of screening tools and identification of biological markers and genetic risk factors. Prodromal syndromes are being considered for inclusion in future diagnostic manuals like the DSM-V and ICD-11, but there are still questions around their reliability, validity, and potential for harm. Early intervention shows promise but effective treatments still need further development and study.
adjustment disorders and distress in Palliative careruparnakhurana
Psychosocial disorders are very common in patients with advanced malignancies with the commonest being anxiety and depression. Early identification and treatment will help in improving the quality of life of patients and their families and increasing compliance towards treatment and self care,
Schizophrenia is a metal disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness and social interaction. Here the etiology, epidemiology, types, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, complications, diagnosis as well as management of schizophrenia is explained.
Schizophrenia was first identified in the 1890s and characterized by early onset and chronic course. Key symptoms include thought interference, passivity experiences, and delusional perceptions. Genetics plays a role, with identical twins showing a 45% concordance. Environmental factors like birth complications and cannabis use can also increase risk. Treatment involves antipsychotics while family and cognitive behavioral therapies help reduce relapse. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.
BEATING THE BLUES: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR A COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMSummit Health
Lecture on depression, including information about causes, symptoms, and treatment. Learn to distinguish depression from feeling down. Find out how practical techniques can help improve short-term and long-term blue moods, sadness, and depression.
This document provides information about schizophrenia, including:
- Schizophrenia is a chronic severe brain disorder often characterized by hallucinations and delusions. Symptoms include disorganized thinking and behavior.
- It is currently diagnosed based on clinical symptoms rather than tests. Misdiagnosis is common as it shares symptoms with other disorders.
- There are positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, negative symptoms involving loss of functions, and cognitive symptoms involving difficulties with memory and concentration.
- Types include paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, and schizoaffective. Treatment involves medications and psychotherapy with the goal of controlling symptoms.
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This document discusses psychological disorders and therapy. It defines psychological disorders and abnormal behavior according to the DSM. It discusses different types of psychological disorders like anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, and body dysmorphic disorder. It also discusses different classification systems for psychological disorders and the history of the DSM. Finally, it discusses different therapies and treatment approaches for psychological disorders.
Blood pressure refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It is measured as systolic (when the heart contracts) over diastolic (when the heart relaxes) pressure. High blood pressure can damage organs over time and lead to complications like stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. Risk factors include age, family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, excessive alcohol, and stress. Prevention involves weight control, reducing sodium, exercising regularly, moderating alcohol, quitting smoking, and managing stress. Treatment may include medications like diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers.
This document provides an overview of common foot conditions including plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns and callouses, athlete's foot, nail infections, diabetic ulcers, and ingrown toenails. For each condition, it describes the causes, risk factors, prevention methods, and potential treatment options. The document emphasizes the importance of general foot care practices like keeping feet clean and dry, wearing properly fitted shoes, and seeking medical help for any foot issues that arise.
Presentation developed for an assigned topic of "cardiac monitoring devices" for paramedic program director interview; presentation portion.
Brief to the point overview of EKG monitors used in the pre-hospital environment.
Presentation developed for an industrial workforce safety campaign. Designed for a 30 minute presentation on preventing lacerations in the work environment. Targeted audience is the lay workforce. Presentation has an intended "shock factor."
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This presentation was developed as a part of a workforce wellness campaign about cardiovascular health. It is directed at a layperson level and designed to inform audience members about preventive and protective factors related to cardiac function.
Brief but to the point, videos are not embedded.
Breast cancer: Post menopausal endocrine therapyDr. Sumit KUMAR
Breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) status is a common and complex condition that necessitates a multifaceted approach to management. HR+ breast cancer means that the cancer cells grow in response to hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This subtype is prevalent among postmenopausal women and typically exhibits a more indolent course compared to other forms of breast cancer, which allows for a variety of treatment options.
Diagnosis and Staging
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Staging involves determining the size of the tumor (T), the involvement of regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of distant metastasis (M). The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system is commonly used. Accurate staging is critical as it guides treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
Endocrine Therapy
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Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs): Tamoxifen is a SERM that binds to estrogen receptors, blocking estrogen from stimulating breast cancer cells. It is effective but may have side effects such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and thromboembolic events.
Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs): These drugs, including anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, lower estrogen levels by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which converts androgens to estrogen in peripheral tissues. AIs are generally preferred in postmenopausal women due to their efficacy and safety profile compared to tamoxifen.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Downregulators (SERDs): Fulvestrant is a SERD that degrades estrogen receptors and is used in cases where resistance to other endocrine therapies develops.
Combination Therapies
Combining endocrine therapy with other treatments enhances efficacy. Examples include:
Endocrine Therapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are CDK4/6 inhibitors that, when combined with endocrine therapy, significantly improve progression-free survival in advanced HR+ breast cancer.
Endocrine Therapy with mTOR Inhibitors: Everolimus, an mTOR inhibitor, can be added to endocrine therapy for patients who have developed resistance to aromatase inhibitors.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is generally reserved for patients with high-risk features, such as large tumor size, high-grade histology, or extensive lymph node involvement. Regimens often include anthracyclines and taxanes.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
5. Diagnosis
DSM V Criteria
• The patient must have experienced at least 2* of the
following symptoms
• Delusions*
• Hallucinations*
• Disorganized speech* (derailment or incoherence)
• Disorganized or catatonic behavior
• Negative symptoms
• Continuous signs for at least 6 months and least 1
month of active symptoms
• Social or occupational deterioration problems not be
attributable to another condition.
11. Stats and Outcomes
• Age of Onset
• General Population
• Gender
• Race
• Socioeconomic
• Life Expectancy
• Chronic Course
• Relapse Common
• Suicide and Accidental Death
Bryan Charnley
Bryan Charnley was an artist whose work vividly portrays the effects of schizophrenia.
Bryan Charnley intended his work to show the common humanity of the sufferer and how the artist can transform the most negative situations into the basis for creative inspiration.Bryan Charnley was born on 20th September 1949 in Stockton on Tees. With his twin brother he grew up in London, Chiselhurst in Kent, Cranfield, where his father worked as a Senior Lecturer and finally in Bromham in Bedford. In 1967, aged 17 he suffered a nervous breakdown but was able to study at Leicester School of Art in 1968. He gained as place at Central School of Art and Design in Holborn, London in 1969 but was unable to complete the course due to another breakdown later diagnosed as acute schizophrenia. From 1971 until 1977 he lived at home with his parents between periods of hospitalisation and treatment including ECT. In 1978 he moved to Bedford and began painting. The first paintings were representational works including large flower paintings. From 1982 onwards his work began to address his inner life, dreams and mental states particularly the nature of schizophrenia. In 1984 four of his paintings were purchased by the Bethlem Royal Hospital for their permanent collection. He had a solo exhibition at the Dryden Street Gallery, Covent Garden in London 1989 and exhibited two paintings at the Visions exhibition at the Royal College of Art in 1990. However the little recognition he received was outweighed by the day to day problems of his illness and the heavy medication he was prescribed to counter it. His final work, The Self Portrait Serieswas painted as he experimented with varying dosages of medication. The 17 portraits show graphically the terrible suffering of mental illness. In July 1991 Bryan Charnley commttited suicide.
Subsequently the Self Portrait Series was exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in 1992 and the paintings are now at the Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research in Oxford.
18th May l991
From 10th May I had cut down to one anti-depressant (tryptisol) and so was not sleeping so much. My mind seemed to be thought broadcasting very severely and it was beyond my will to do anything about it. I summed this up by painting my brain as an enormous mouth, acting independently of me. The trouble seemed to me rightly or wrongly, to stem from a broken heart on my left so I painted a great mass of gore there to express this. The foot that connects to this is pushing the mouth open for the thoughts to be broadcasted. I feel I am always divided against my self by myself. Again the nail in the mouth expresses my social ineptitude and an in ability to socialise which makes me a target. Still I feel I am giving off strong personality vibrations, hence the wavy lines emanating from my head.
This piece captures the auditory hallucinations associated with the disease.
Positive-obvious signs of psychosis
Negative-absence of normal behavior (often vague or transient)
Schizophrenia is a severe neuro-psychiatric disease that affects approximately 1% of the world's population. It is characterized by a wide variety of symptoms that include positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and negative symptoms, such as lack of emotion or motor control. While many factors have been associated with developing schizophrenia, including genetics, early environment, neurobiology, and psychological and social processes, the exact cause of the disease is unknown .Source: Boundless. “Explaining Schizophrenia.” Boundless Psychology. Boundless, 03 Jul. 2014. Retrieved 12 Apr. 2015 from https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/psychological-disorders-18/schizophrenia-94/explaining-schizophrenia-359-12894/
To The Farm 1986
Delusion; Disorder of thought
Hallucinations; Sensory events without input from surrounding envinment
This piece, entitled "Motifs of Mania," depicts schizophrenia as a shadowy menace.
Pg 481
Charney; Madness and Creativity. A syringe is stuck into the base of the cross supporting the two straitjackets. 1990
Removed from DSM-5 and no longer used
Patients move in and out of these and they exist more as symptoms than categories of static classification
May 1991-suicide in July
“I really tire of having to explain my paintings. It is very much my tragedy that people cannot understand the straight forward poetic use of symbols I am employing”; “I continued my retreat from social contact.”
Delusional Disorder subtypes
Erotomanic type
Grandious type
Jealous Type
Persecutory Type
Charnley 1985
Dopamine; A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention, learning, and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
Europe better for studies due to socialized medicine – better availability of date
he vulnerability-stress-coping model provides “framework for understanding of interrelationship of causes”
In schizophrenia, vulnerability may include genetic predisposition, birthing complications, and CNS viral infections. Stressful life events (e.g. being fired from work, terminating a relationship, or moving to a foreign environment) and biological stressors (e.g. substance abuse) may exacerbate the illness by triggering the emergence or reoccurrence of symptoms
A series of paintings of cats by Louis Wain from the early 1900's. They capture a slow descent into varying levels of schizophrenic episodes.
"Electricity Makes You Float" by Karen Blair, a woman living with schizophrenia.
Integrative Approach
Pharmacological Intervention
Community Support
Family Education and Support
Supportive Employment
Illness Management Skills
Duel Diagnosis treatment
Painted in the summer before Bryan went to art college in Leicester. 1968
Lifetime prev 1%
Men higher risk
Older + less rick for men
But
More women than men later in life (after 40)
Women better outcomes
This drawing was found in an old asylum, its artist was a paranoid schizophrenic.
Russell Crowe
Bryan painted this image after his breakdown in the summer before going to art college.