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Helpful Mnemonics for Axis I Disorders

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Disorder
Criteria
Major Depressive Disorder (SIG DE CAPS)   show
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show (2 yrs, depressed, 2 sym, No MDD) Hopeless Energy loss/fatigue Self-Esteem low 2 years minimum of depressed mood most if day Sleep increased/decreased Appetite increased or decreased Decision-Making/Concentration impaired  
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Mania (DIG FAST)   show
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Hypomania (DIG FAST)   show
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show 2 years Never without symptoms for more than 2 months No MDD present during first 2 years Numerous periods w/ hypomanic symptoms/depressive symptoms do not meet criteria for major depressive episode  
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show Not accounted for by another mental disorder Depressed, irritable, or elevated mood Evidence that it is a result of general medical condition Not during delirium Significant distress/impaired functioning  
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Substance-Induced Mood Disorder (INDUCE)   show
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show Concern about having additional attacks Attacks recurrent & unexpected Worry about consequence of attack Significant change in behavior  
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Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia (CAWS AA)   show
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show Anxiety about places and situations Avoidance of situations  
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Specific Phobia (DEAR ME)   show
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Social Phobia (DEAR ME)   show
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)   show
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (TRAUMA)   show
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Acute Stress Disorder (2D TRAUMA)   show
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (WATCHERS)   show
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show Hyperactivity or Impulsivity 6+: fidgets/talkative/blurts answers/interrupts/cant' wait Inattention 6+: forgetful/distracted/looses things/doesnt listen Six months Before age 7 some sym present At least 2 or more settings Disorder sig impairment  
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Conduct Disorder (STEALS)   show
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show (6mths 4 sym) Blames others for mistakes Annoyed easily by others and annoys others Does not comply with adults requests/rules Angry & Resentful. Spiteful &Vindictive Loses temper often Argues w/ adults  
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Substance Dependence (ADDICTeD)   show
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Substance Abuse (WILD)   show
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Delusional Disorder   show
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show Delusion develops in context of close relationship with person who has an established delusion Almost identical delusion to other person Disturbance not better accounted by another Psychotic Disorder  
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show Symptoms not fake Warrants medical evaluation Interrelated w. psychological factors Total explanation by GMC, substance, or culture not possible Conversion into symps affect voluntary motor or sensory function Hx of sym not limited to pain/sex  
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Pain Disorder (PAIN)   show
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show Preoccupation w/ fear of having disease Persists despite medical reassurance Significant distress/impaired functioning Is at 6mths duration Not delusional  
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show Not accounted for by another medical disorder Impaired functioning Preoccupation w/ imagined defect in appearance  
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show Failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in serious acts & destruction Aggressiveness is out of proportion Not accounted for by another mental disorder  
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Adjustment Disorder (3 SSNN)   show
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Kleptomania (STEAL)   show
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show <85% of normal body weight Fear weight gain Disturbance in experience of body's weight & shape Amenorrhea  
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show Binge eating Inappropriate binge eating & compensatory behaviors 2x a wk for 3mths Not exclusive to Anorexia episodes Compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain Evaluation of self influenced by body shape & weight  
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