Psychiatry

  Schizophrenia  Things you should know Patient exhibits abnormal behavior and is unable to differentiate real from imaginary. Chronic and debilitating Disruption of the usual balance of emotions and thinking M>F Signs and Symptoms Positive symptoms - Extra … [Read more...] about Psychotic Disorders

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Things you should know Affects children and adolescents Symptoms must occur in multiple settings and continue for at least 6 months. 30–50% of people diagnosed in childhood continue to have symptoms into adulthood I came in to … [Read more...] about ADHD and Mood Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa Things you should know Key features Refusal to maintain a healthy body weight Intense fear of gaining weight A Distorted body self-perception Females make up 90% of cases Ego syntonic Risks associated with Anorexia Nervosa Iron-deficiency … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Autism

  Generalized anxiety disorder Things you should know Characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational fear about everyday issues and not about a specific thing or at specific time Symptoms have been occurring for more than 6 months. Symptoms More than 6 … [Read more...] about Anxiety Disorders