Mental Health Across Life Flashcards
what is new onset of bipolar affective disorder in old age associated with?
negative outcomes
cognitive deficits
increased suicide risk
overal mortality
at what age can a personality disorder be diagnosed at?
18 or over
what age is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) diagnosed at?
under 12’s
what age is conduct disorder diagnosed at?
12-18
what are three possible comorbidities of ASD?
depression
anxiety
psychosis
who is more commonly affected by ASD - males or females?
males
when is separation anxiety (SAD) normal?
7 months - preschool age
how is SAD distinguished from normal behaviour?
age inappropriate, excessive and disabling anxiety
what does SAD tend to cause?
school refusal
what is seen in patients with SAD in adolescence?
marked increase in social anxiety and perfectionism
what characterises puerperal psychosis?
acute sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, manic symptoms or confusion
why is puerperal psychosis a psychiatric emergency?
due to safeguarding risks
when does puerperal psychosis tend to present?
2-4 weeks postpartum
name some risk factors for puerperal psychosis
previous thyroid disorder personal/family history first pregnancy C section perinatal death
what acronym can be used to remember the causes of delirium?
I WATCH DEATH
infectionns withdrawal acute causes toxins and drugs CNS pathology hypoxia deficiencies endocrine acute vascular shock trauma heavy metals
