Psych diagnostic criteria

Question 1

Schizophrenia

Answer 1

Continuous disturbance for 6 months

Question 2

Brief Psychotic Disorder

Answer 2

more than 1 day but less than 1 month

Question 3

Schizophreniform Disorder

Answer 3

at least 1 month but less than 6 months

Question 3

Schizoaffective Disorder

Answer 3

Two or more of [SPZ sym] must be present for at least one month
+
An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is a major mood episode concurrent with Criterion A of schizophrenia

I never experienced depression WITHOUT psychosis. The reason for depression IS psychosis

Question 4

Delusional Disorder

Answer 4

Presence of one or more delusions for one month or more

Question 5

Depressive Episode

Answer 5

can occur as a single episode, although episodes often recur

depressed mood/loss of interest in activities must be present for at least 2 week

Question 6

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Answer 6

Evidence of onset before age 10
Dx should not be made for first time before 6 years or after 18 years of age

symptoms present for 12 months

Question 7

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer 7

5 or more of the 9 symptoms present in the same 2 week period

Question 8

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Answer 8

Depressed mood for most of day, more often than not, for at least 2 years

Never been without symptoms in A and B for more than 2 months in the last two years - One year for children or adolescents

Question 9

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Answer 9

5 symptoms present week before onset of menses, start to improve within a few days after onset, minimal or absent symptoms at other points in cycle

Question 9

Bipolar II

Answer 9

• periods of major depression with at least one incidence of hypomania
• Has never experienced a manic episode

Question 10

Bipolar I

Answer 10

• Occurrence of at least one manic episode
• Some client will never experience depressive episodes and will only have mania.

Question 11

Manic Episode

Answer 11

lasting for at least one week

Distinct period of abnormally & persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood and abnormal and persistent increase in goal directed activity

Question 11

Cyclothymic Disorder

Answer 11

• hypomanic episodes + depressive episodes
• For at least 2 years (or 1 year in children and youth)
• During that time, has symptoms of hypomania or depression at least half the time, and symptom free for no more than 2 months at a time
• No major depressive, manic, or hypomanic episodes.

Question 12

Hypomanic Episode

Answer 12

except the word “goal-directed” is left out and duration criteria is only 4 days.

Similar to mania but milder symptoms/presentation.

Does not cause marked impairment, hospitalization or psychotic features

Question 13

Rumination Disorder

Answer 13

more common in toddlers.
repeated regurgitation of food.

Question 14

Orthorexia

Answer 14

dietary pattern in which an individual restricts intake to include only “healthy” foods such as vegetables or organic foods, but in doing so develops significant problems, such as an obsession with food and severe weight loss

Question 15

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Answer 15

B. The individual is at least age 18 years.
C. There is evidence of conduct disorder with onset before age 15 years.

Question 15

Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 15

D. The binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months

Question 16

Binge Eating Disorder

Answer 16

persists over time (more than 3 months)

Question 16

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Answer 16

Childhood Disorder
-lasts 4 weeks in children and 6 months in teens/adults

Question 17

Specific Phobia

Answer 17

Lasts at least 6 months

Question 18

Social Anxiety Disorder

Answer 18

Duration is 6 months or longer

Question 19

Panic Disorder

Answer 19

At least 1 attack followed by at 1 month or more of 1 (or both) of the following:
- Persistent worry
- Maladaptive behaviours

Panic disorder duration is 1 month

Question 20

Agoraphobia

Answer 20

Fear and avoidance persistent >6months

Question 21

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Answer 21

Unrealistic or excessive worry occurring for more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of life events

Question 22

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Answer 22

Symptoms need to be present before age 12
Needs to occur in more than one environment – ex school and home

Question 23

Conduct Disorder

Answer 23

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Question 24

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Answer 24

angry, argumentative, defiant , vindictive lasting at least 6 months

Question 25

Alcohol Use Disorder

Answer 25

Problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to impairment as manifest by 2 or more within a 12 month period of time:

Question 26

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer 26

Duration of symptoms for 1 month or more

Question 27

Adjustment Disorder

Answer 27

Emotional or behavioural symptoms within 3 months of onset of stressor(s)

Does not include re-experiencing and increased arousal

Question 28

Acute Stress Disorder

Answer 28

Same criteria as PTSD except duration differs:

Duration is for a minimum of 3 days up to 1 month following the trauma

Question 29

Gambling Disorder

Answer 29

Persistent or recurring, impairment &/or distress (>12 months) with 4 or more:

Question 30

Cannabis Use Disorder

Answer 30

Problematic pattern of cannabis use leading to impairment as manifest by 2 or more within a 12 month period of time