Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

_____ personality disorder can only be diagnosed if the patient is > 18 years old and has a history of conduct disorder before age 15.

Which personality disorder is characterised by voluntary social isolating & restricted emotional range? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by submissive & clingy behaviour, a need to be taken care of and difficulty making decisions? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, excessive shyness, & hypersensitivity to rejection? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by excessive emotionality & attention seeking with a constant need to be the centre of attention? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by persistent grandiosity about self & accomplishments, the need for excessive admiration, sense of entitlement, envy of others and a lack of empathy? _____

What cluster of personality disorder is Dependent Personality Disorder? _____

What is the first-line management for a manic episode of newly diagnosed bipolar disorder? _____

What is the second-line long-term management for bipolar disorder? _____

Does severe depression require psychotic symptoms (DSM-V)? _____