NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME

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

-Mnemonic – FEVER.

Somatic Symptom Disorder (Somatization disorder)

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

Treatment Schedule regular visits at short intervals to establish a collaborative relationship with the patient. Limit diagnostic testing and reassure the patient that serious diseases have already been ruled out. Screen for other mental illnesses. CBT and...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

PSYCHIATRY

Diseases that CBT treats. Somatic Symptom Disorder. Anxiety (GAD), Panic disorder Depression (MDD & Dysthymia) Posttraumatic stress disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Autism, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tic disorders, Personality disorders,...

Screening for Alcohol Use Disorder

AP Peds, PSYCHIATRY

Validated Screening Methods for Alcohol Use Disorder Recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Single-question screening: “How many times in the past year have you had five (for men) or four (for women and all adults older than 65 years) or more drinks...

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

PSYCHIATRY

PHQ-9 is basically Sad + SIG-E-CAPS questions, scored on a scale of 0 to 3. The PHQ-9 incorporates DSM-V depression diagnostic criteria with other leading major depressive symptoms. The PHQ-9 form should be completed by the patient and scored by the clinician. The...

Suicidal Ideation

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

#Suicidal Ideation 16 yo M with suicidal ideation. Not actively planning to kill self. Not homicidal. Two days ago, thought of jumping off a bridge onto a truck. -Send straight as a walk-in to Riverside County Mental Health. They will start evaluation immediately...