Mad in America
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Moreover, in stark contrast to the discoveries by medical researchers of biological causation for many physical illnesses, psychiatric researchers have failed to find physiological or genetic causation for the most diagnosed mental disorders—the anxiety disorders and depression—negating the rationale for the prescription of these drugs.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Later, DSM-III-R (1987) expanded the definition to include sexual assault, and DSM-IV (1994) emphasized individual responses like fear or helplessness. However, there’s another problem: Given psychiatry’s lack of definitive diagnostic tests, it has always been vulnerable to malingering and simulation.
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Now Psych
MAY 13, 2024
Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. Key Takeaways Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations.
Bullet Psych
AUGUST 15, 2022
Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders. In part 1 we will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. There is also an association between mood disorders , impulsivity, personality disorders (most commonly borderline PD ), and anxiety disorders.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 11, 2024
He told me I had an anxiety disorder on top of being depressed, and that there was a medication called Klonopin that would help my anxiety and another one called Celexa for my depression. OK, I think you have this disorder, and I’m going to write you a prescription for this, this, and this.” CT: Oh, definitely.
Bullet Psych
JANUARY 21, 2024
Today we will discuss Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders (CRSWDs). We will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and treatment. Also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.
Bullet Psych
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. In part 1 we detailed an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. See part 1 for complete definitions and diagnostic criteria.
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