Psychiatry notes

The Mental State Examination aims to assess a patient's current psychological symptoms and observable behavior during an interview. It objectively evaluates a patient's appearance, behavior, speech, mood, thoughts, perceptions, cognition, and insight. It also subjectively examines the patient's reported mood, thoughts, and perceptions. The exam provides information on factors like activity level, thought content and organization, sensory experiences, orientation, memory, and understanding of…

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Delusional disorder is characterized by illogical or intense beliefs or suspicions that a person believes to be true. These beliefs may appear strange and bizarre. To diagnose someone with delusional disorder, the symptoms must last at least a month. #delusion #beliefs #mentalhealth

Neurotransmitters

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