
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety is a commonly experienced symptom as part of the body’s reaction to stress. It becomes a mental health disorder
Anxiety is a commonly experienced symptom as part of the body’s reaction to stress. It becomes a mental health disorder
Psychotropic medication includes some of the most commonly prescribed medication in the the world. This article will cover the types
In this article, we cover depressive disorders, bipolar affective disorder and schizoaffective disorder with an overview of the epidemiology, diagnostic
Determining the risk of harm to the patient, and sometimes to others, is an essential part of a psychiatric assessment.
The most common place you will see a patient who has self-harmed is in ED, where they have been referred
Psychiatry, as a specialty is unique in that diagnostic methods, rely very heavily on symptomatology, therefore assessment has to be
Psychosis refers to patients suffering a loss of contact with reality. It affects 3 out of 100 people in their
At times as a junior doctor, you will be faced with the management of patients displaying aggression. There are many
The mental state examination (MSE) is an observational assessment of a patient’s appearance, behaviours and cognitive state. It has seven
What is the MHA? It is legislation that governs patients’ Compulsory detention Treatment Discharge Aftercare It can be used to
As an FY1, you will encounter these either during clerking shifts or you may look after them on the ward.
Acute confusion, otherwise known as delirium, is very common in hospitals: 20-30% on medical wards, and between 10-50% of those
Frequently patients wish to self-discharge from hospitals. This article pertains to adult patients only (18y+) and these patients can be
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