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% of EDs that are men / boys

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15 to 20

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BMI of bulaemia

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normal / above normal

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BMI of binge eating disorder

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above normal

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BMI of anorexia

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low

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what common belief do eating disorders have

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individuals judge their self worth in terms of their shape / weight / eating / ability to control these features

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EDs have highest rate of mortality of any mental illness. true or false?

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TRUE - pre pandemic for sure but likely now

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ED with the highest mortality rate

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anorexia

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why does anorexia have the highest mortality rate

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physical decline & suicide

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sex ratio of AN

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1:10 F:M

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age on onset for AN usually

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16 to 17

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diagnostic for AN

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15% below expected or BMI under 17.5

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behaviours of AN

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self induced weight loss
avoidance ofcertain foods / resitriction
vomitting / purging / xs exercise / appetite suppresants / laxatives

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thoughts of AN

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body image distortion
dread of fatness
overvalued ideas
imposed low weight threshold

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endocrine disorders of AN

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HPA axis
amonorhoea
reduced libido / impotence
raised GH levels
altered TFTs
abnormal insulin secretion
delayed / arrested puberty

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causes of EDs

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genetics, personality, cultural enviroment, reaction to traumatic life event

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physiological risk factors

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lack of adaptive coping strategies
easily anxious / shy
personality traits: perfectionist / rigidity / impulsive
low self esteem
feelings of inadequacy / lack of control in life
depression, anxiety, anger, lonely

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overlap of AN with other mental health disorders

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depression - Sx of depression are Sx of starvation too
anxiety / OCD / social phobia - obsessions / compulsions related to food / exercise / weight

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maintaining factors of AN

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starvation –> difficulty concentrating / infelxible thinking / low mood / bloating makes ppl feel they lose control / guilt and denial
affected loved ones –> unhelpful, conflict, anger, carers can be lulled in false sense of security, intelligence masks it, splitting of family

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how can you think of ED

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like a food phobia

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dental and renal consequences of ED

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dental caries

renal calculi

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blood issues of AN

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anaemia, leucopaenia, thrombocytopaenia

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neuro signs of AN

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peripheral neuropathy, loss of brain volume

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reproductive issues of AN

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infertility, low birth weight infant

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endocrine issues of AN

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low K/Na/sugar/Ca/body temp
amenorrhoea, osteoporosis, high cortisol

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russels sign?

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callused skin over interpharangeal joints due to xs vomitting

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hypercaratonaemia?

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orange tint to skin like jaundice but spares sclera

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heart and tummy issues of AN

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low BP, porlonged QT, arrhytmias, cardiomyopathy
delayed gastric emptyingd

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derm issues of AN

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dry scal skin, brittle hair, lanugo hair

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29
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screening questionaire of AN

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SCOFF

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what is included in SCOFF Qs

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do you make yourself sick when you feel full
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other features to look for in AN

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overvalued ideas about shape / weight
body image disturbance
hormonal disturbance - no periods etc
emotionally labile
hide behaviours

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Ix of AN

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full psych history
SCOFF questionnaire to screen
current ED Sx - vomiting, laxatives, exercise, periods
bio/ psycho / social factors
collateral history from family - also to see fmaily dynamics

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blood tests for AN

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FBC - high HB in dehydration
ESR - organic cause
U&Es - urea/creaitnine/K/Pi/Mg - low
CK - raised in exercising
Amylase - raised = vomitting
glucose
LFTs - elevated
TFT
albumin
cholesterol - elevated
hypercortisolaemia, raised GH, low LH/FSH, low E/P

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why would Na be low in AN

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ppl drink lots and lots of water to gain weight for weigh ins

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why check Mg/Pi

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refeeding syndrome

36
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Mx of AN

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early referral to EDU
rest, food, warmth
CBT / family intervention
dietician gives nutritional education
?MHA assessment if needed / refusing –> contact seniors

37
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what drug may be used in AN

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olanzapine - will cause them to gain weight too

38
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key difficulty in Mx of AN

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how to introduce food whilst maintaining the relationship with patient

39
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guidelines for Mx of acute physical deterioration of AN

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marzipan guidelines

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how to assess the physically unwell AN patient

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marzipan guidelines
looks at BMI, vital signs, clinical signs, blood tests
inpatient may be necessary

41
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reasons for inpatient admission for AN

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rapid weight loss
severe electrolute imbalnace
marked chaneg in mental state
psychosis / suicide
failure of outpatient Tx
physiological complications - bradycardia, low BP

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refeeding diet content & why

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low fibre, phosphate rich diet (milk)
- reduce refeeding syndrome

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process of refeeding syndrome

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in starvation, main source from carbs –> fatty acids / amino acids so reduced insulin secretion
refeeding = insulin secretion resumes, so increased glycogen, fat, protein synthesis - uses up Mg/K
–> cardiac abnormalities

44
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what should happen if the patient deteriorates

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consents –> use MCA to check if they can consent
not consent –> MHA and can give food under this

45
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bulaemia nervosa diagnostic criteria

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preoccupation with eating
craving for food
binges
attempts to counyer the fattening effects of food by vomitting / laxatives

46
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co-morbidities of BN

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anxiety / mood disorder
cutting / overdose

47
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Tx of BN

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fluoxetine
CBT / family therapy

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key features of how to talk to patient with ED

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collaborative approach - agree a care plan with them
avoid conflict / anxiety
facilitate their motivation to change
compassion and understanding - EDs are lonely
support family
MDT approach

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what is anxiety

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fight or flight respons due to adrenal hypothalamocortical axis is overran in an unhelpful well
perception of threat / reaction is unnecessarily high

50
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psychological sx of anxiety

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feeling worried
poor concentration
irritable
depersonalised / derealised
difficulty falling asleep

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physical sx of anxiety

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fast heart rate / palpitations
chest discomfort
tremore
headache
restlessness
dry mouth
indigestion / farting
hyperventilating
dizziness
ED / increased urinary freq

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define phobia

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fear out of proportion to the situation
can’t be reasoned away
not rationalised
beyond voluntary control
avoidance of fear

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epidemiology of phobias

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lifetime prevalance 5-10%

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sex distribution of phobia

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F>M 2:1

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age peak of phobias

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presents age 5-9

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signs of phobias

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avoidance, fear, disability

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aetiology of phobias

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3/4 have 1st degree relative with same phobia
phobias develop through modelling or conditioning

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what is agorophobia

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a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn’t be avilable if things go wrong eg open/confined spaces

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sex distribution of agorophobia
social phobia?

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f>m 4:1
f>m 3:2

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what is social phobia

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marked fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing / humiliating

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Mx for phobias

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CBT with exposure therapy
meds used would be SSRI / venlafaxine, beta blockers

62
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drugs of choice for social phobia

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SSRI

63
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what drug should be avoided in phobias

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benzodiazepine

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define panic disorder

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intermittent intense anxiety NOT triggered by a specific stimulus
unpredictable

65
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are panic attacks panic disorder?

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NO - they have a specific stimulus so they are more a phobia

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sx of panic disorder

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the panic attack sx
fear of dying
hyperventiliating
sweating, dizziness
palpitations
chest discomfort
desire to flee

67
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Mx for panic disorder

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CBT / relaxation techniques
SSRIs
not benzos

68
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what is GAD

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generalised anxiety disorder
excessive and uncontrolled anxiety, NOT triggered by a specific stimulus
continuous (most days over 6 months)

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sx of GAD

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motor tension, restlessness, irritability, somatic Sx
comorbid depression / OCD / panic disorder

70
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are all anxiety disorders more common in women

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all except OCD, which is even

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risk factors of GAD

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history of trauma
low socioeconomic status
substance abuse
chronic illness

72
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Ix and Mx for GAD

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rating scales eg GAD-7
Mx
1 = educate and monitor
2 = CBT
3 = high intensitiy CBT +/- drugs
4 = speciialist intervention

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meds for GAD

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SSRIs, SNRI, pregabalin

74
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define OCD

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obsessions are recurrent, unwanted and intrusive thoughts/images/impulses in ones mind, despite attempts to resit
compulsions are repeated and seemingly purposeful rituals that are carried out

75
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diagnostic for OCD

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Sx present on most days for at least 2 successive weeks and be the source of distress or interference with activities

76
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most common OCD types

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checking compulsions 63%
washing 50%
fears of contamination 45%
obsessive doubts 42%

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aetiology of OCD

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FHx - 35% of 1st degree relative
tics 20%
anakastic personality
stress
basal ganglia defects

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Mx of OCD

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CBT - ERP
SSRIs - high dose or clomipramine (TCA)

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prognosis of OCD

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70% respond to Tx but can be chronic
better if mild sx / short prognosis

80
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what is in the GAD 7

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81
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define PTSD

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an event of exceptionally threatening or catastrophic nature likely to cause pervasive distress in anyone

82
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3 key sx of PTSD

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reliving trauma - flashbacks, recurrent nightmares
hyperarousal / vigilance
avoidance due to perceived fear of re-exposure

83
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prevalence of PTSD

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lifetime = 6.8%

84
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aetiology of PTSD

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10% of people who have experienced severe trauma
predisposing traits = neuroticism, FHx of psych, child abuse, poor early attachment, survivor guilt

85
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mx of PTSD

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psychological - CBT (trauma focused) or EMDR (eye movement desenistisation and reprocessing)
pharmacological - mirtazipine / SSRI / venlafaxine
MDMA - 80% cure rate at 12 weeks

86
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prognosis of PTSD

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majority recover
chronic cases can change personality
sx precipitated by anniversaries of trauma

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