DURATION
Psychosis for 3 weeks
What is Brief Psychotic?
Mania lasting 9 days
What is Bipolar I?
Binge + purge + normal weight
What is Bulimia — eliminate anorexia weight trap
Chronic defiance, no rights violations
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) — eliminate conduct disorder trap
Psychosis for 4 months
What is Schizophreniform?
Hypomania 5 days + depression
What is Bipolar II?
Fear of crowds
What is not agoraphobia automatically — check escape difficulty trap
Delusions only, no hallucinations
What is Delusional Disorder — not schizophrenia duration trap
Psychosis for 8 months
What is Schizophrenia?
Trauma symptoms 2 weeks
What is Acute Stress Disorder?
Fear of escape difficulty in 3 locations
What is Agoraphobia — not “crowds” trap
Magical thinking, no psychosis
What is Schizotypal Personality — not psychotic disorder
Depressed mood 18 days
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Trauma symptoms 6 weeks
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Fear of illness without symptoms
What is Illness Anxiety — symptom absence trap
Panic attacks triggered by dogs
What is Specific Phobia — not panic disorder
Depressed mood 3 years
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
Severe irritability for 13 months
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
Sudden explosive outbursts, isolated episodes
What is Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) — not DMDD duration trap
Worry most days for 7 months
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — 6 month rule