Major Psychiatry Module II Quiz

Organic Psychiatric Disorders

• Caused by physical changes in the brain due to medical conditions such as infections, injuries, and degenerative diseases
• Common causes include:
  • Infections (e.g. encephalitis, meningitis)
  • Injuries (e.g. head trauma)
  • Degenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)

Clinical Neuro-psychiatry

• Focuses on the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior
• Examines the neural mechanisms underlying mental disorders

Psychopharmacology

• Involves the study of drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders
• Focuses on the development and use of medications to treat mental health conditions

Psychotherapy

• Main focus is on talking therapies and counseling to treat mental disorders
• Aims to help individuals understand and change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Ethics and Forensic Psychiatry

• Primary focus is on the legal and ethical aspects of psychiatric practice
• Examines the intersection of mental health and the law, including issues such as consent and confidentiality

Emergency Psychiatry

• Key concern is the management of psychiatric emergencies, such as suicidal crises or acute psychotic episodes
• Involves the rapid assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis

Neurocognitive Disorders

• Term introduced in DSM-V to categorize neurocognitive disorders
• Essential criterion for major NCD in DSM-V is significant cognitive decline in one or more cognitive domains
• Treatment may include:
  • Medications to manage symptoms
  • Cognitive training and rehabilitation
  • Behavioral interventions

DSM-V

• Retains the term "dementia" due to familiarity to the public and medical practitioners
• Diagnostic category that encompasses syndromes previously categorized as dementia and amnestic disorder
• Neurocognitive disorders can cause a gradual decline in brain function over time

Environmental Toxins

• Exposure to lead or mercury can cause neurocognitive disorders and other mental health problems