Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and OCD “Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is…
A 34-year-old African American female with Panic Disorder and Chronic Insomnia returned for follow-up. She reports waking up multiple times during the night due…
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are a way to reflect on your practicum experiences and connect the experiences to the learning you gain from your weekly…
Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia are some of the most complicated and challenging diagnoses in the DSM. The symptoms of psychotic disorders may appear quite vivid…
A 24-year-old African American female with Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder returned for follow-up.…
Assessing and Diagnosing Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture…
A 40-year-old Hispanic female with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Insomnia returned for follow-up. She reports frequent nightmares and difficulty falling asleep due to…
A 33-year-old Caucasian male with Alcohol Use Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder returned for follow-up. He reports continued cravings for alcohol, especially during stressful…
As an advanced practice provider, you may encounter situations where your clinical judgment differs from your colleagues. For this reflective assignment, you will begin…
Neurodevelopmental disorders begin in the developmental period of childhood and may continue through adulthood. They may range from the very specific to a general…
