Mood Disorders
The biggest difference between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders
What is the presence or history of a manic or hypomanic episode?
Key feature for social anxiety disorder
What is a fear of negative evaluation?
Eating disorders involving behaviors that prevent weight gain
What are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
Necessary and sufficient for a diagnosis of bipolar I
What is a manic episode?
Marked psychomotor disturbance including immobility or excessive motor activity
What is catatonia?
The clusters of symptoms required for a diagnosis of PTSD
What is intrusion symptoms, avoidance, negative alterations in mood and cognitions, alterations in arousal and reactivity?
The difference between sexual dysfunctions and paraphillic disorders
What is a person's ability to respond sexually or experience sexual pleasure versus the potential of harm to self or others?
Over the last several years, John reports periodically feeling like "fun John" and "sad John." He states that when he feels like "fun John" his mood is abnormally and persistently elevated, and he feels rested after only 2 hours of sleep. When he feels like "sad John," in addition to feeling sad constantly, he barely has an appetite, sleeps for 10+ hours a day, and still has no energy. "Fun John" never sticks around for more than 4 days. "Sad John" sticks around for up to two weeks at a time. John denies experiencing any other symptoms. The most fitting diagnosis of John is
What is cyclothymic disorder?
Kylie's dog was unwell for several months and was euthanised 3 days ago. Since then, she has been unable to stop crying and refused to open her eyes. She was brought to a psychiatric hospital last night after stating that she no longer wants to live in a world without her dog. Her mother indicates that this is not reflective of normal bereavement in their culture. The most fitting diagnosis for Kylie is
What is adjustment disorder?