Monday, January 17, 2011

PTSD - DSM-IV Criteria

The DSM-IV Criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are: A. The person has been exposed to traumatic event, in which both of the following were present:The person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event(s) that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or threat to physical integrity of self or others The response involved intense fear,...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Mnemonic

A useful mnemonic for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is TRAUMA T - Traumatic event exposureR - Re-experience (1+)A - Avoidance (3+)U - Unable to functionM - Month or more of symptomsA - Arousal increased (...

Social Anxiety Disorder - Mnemonic

A useful mnemonic for Social Anxiety Disorder is FAAIINTF - fear of one or more social or performance situations in which person may feel scrutinized, humiliated, or embarrassedA - Anxiety when exposedA - Avoidance of situationI - Insight into unreasonablenessI - Interference with daily routineN - Not due to general medical condition, substance, or medication. ...
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