Types of Depressive Disorders

PSYCHIATRY

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood Major depressive disorder Persistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia), for ≥ 2 years Premenstrual dysphoric disorder Substance/Medication induced depressive disorder Depressive disorder due to another medical condition Other...

The difference between dystonia, dyskinesia, akinesia, bradykinesia, Akathisia

PSYCHIATRY

 Term Description Dystonia. small involuntary movements characterized by muscle cramps. Dystonia is a syndrome of sustained muscle contractions, frequently causing twisting and repetitive movements, or abnormal postures. Dystonias are often accompanied by pain, e.g....

The Difference Between Lethargy, Obtundation, Stupor, and Coma

PSYCHIATRY

There is a spectrum of impaired consciousness that goes from full arousal to complete unresponsiveness. Coma, which is a state of unarousable unresponsiveness is the worst degree of impairment of a patient’s arousal and consciousness. Words like lethargy,...

Acute stress disorder (ASD)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, PSYCHIATRY

-The main difference between ASD and PTSD is time. -To diagnose PTSD the symptoms have to be present for at least 1 month. -There is a spectrum of trauma-related disorders from adjustment disorder(AD) to PTSD. ASD is in the middle of AD and PTSD. Symptoms include...

Capacity and Competence

PSYCHIATRY

“Advance directives, including a living will and durable power of attorney for health care, are used so that the desires of the individual will be followed in the event he or she lacks the capacity to participate in health care decisions. This ability refers to...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, PSYCHIATRY

Background OCD is characterized by “intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety and repetitive thoughts or actions that the person feels driven to perform.” Obsessions (repetitive/persistent, intrusive, unwanted...