Mental Health

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)  

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) – Introduction ICD-10CM CODES F63.8 Other impulse disorders F63.81 Intermittent explosive disorder F63.9 Habit and impulse disorder, unspecified DSM-5 CODE 312.34 Intermittent explosive disorder EPIDEMIOLOGY & DEMOGRAPHICS Prevalence Using DSM-5 criteria, the lifetime prevalence of intermittent explosive disorder is estimated to be approximately 4% in the general population. Predominant Sex & …

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Hallucinogenic Overdose  

Hallucinogenic Overdose – Introduction Hallucinations are false perceptions that have no basis in the external environment. Overdoses can cause Synonyms ICD-10CM CODES F16.20 Hallucinogen dependence, uncomplicated F16.90 LSD reaction (acute) (without dependence) T40.901 A poisoning by unspecified psychodysleptics [hallucinogens], accidental (unintentional), initial encounter F16.122 Hallucinogen abuse with intoxication with perceptual disturbance Epidemiology & Demographics Incidence Used …

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Weight Gain Associated With Psychiatric Medications  

Weight Gain Associated With Psychiatric Medications   Risk Models & Risk Scores Treatment Approach to Treatment First-Line Treatment Pharmacologic Therapy Nonpharmacologic & Supportive Care Special Considerations Childhood & Adolescence Pregnancy Follow-Up Monitoring Prognosis Referral A meaningful multidisciplinary team approach is important to target all vulnerable areas. Dietitians should be involved to monitor nutritional requirements. Treatment of …

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Akathisia

Akathisia (Greek for “not to sit”) is a movement disorder associated with an intense inner sense of subjective motor restlessness leading to difficulty remaining still. In most cases the movement is repetitive and involves the lower extremities, such as crossing, uncrossing, and swinging of legs, or shifting weight from one foot to the other. Antipsychotic-related …

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

5 Interesting Facts of Avoidant Personality Disorder  Avoidant personality disorder is a lifelong pattern of relating to people and the world that is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, and pronounced avoidance behavior Avoidant personality traits are common and only constitute avoidant personality disorder when traits are inflexible, maladaptive, persistent, …

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder  Patients with histrionic personality disorder (HPD) present with a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior that begins in early adulthood. The individual must meet five or more of the following criteria: 1.Is uncomfortable in situations in which they are not the center of attention 2.Interaction with others is often characterized …

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