ICD-11 Criteria for Other Specified Depressive Disorders 6A7Y  Essential (Required) Features: The presentation is characterized by mood symptoms that share primary clinical features with other Depressive Disorders (e.g., depressed mood, decreased engagement in pleasurable activities, decreased energy levels, disruptions in sleep or eating). The symptoms do not fulfil the diagnostic requirements for any other disorder in the Depressive Disorders grouping. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another Mental, Behavioural or Neurodevelopmental Disorder (e.g., Schizophrenia or Other Primary Psychotic Disorder, an Anxiety or Fear-Related Disorder, a Disorder Specifically Associated with Stress). The symptoms and behaviours are not a manifestation of another medical condition and are not due to the effects of a substance or medication (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepine) on the central nervous system, including withdrawal effects (e.g., from cocaine). The symptoms result in significant dis

Extended Matching Items for the MRCPsych Part 1 Michael Reilly, Bangaru Raju Extended Matching Items for the Mrcpsych Part 1:Coverpage The importance of Extended Matching Items (EMIs) in the MRCPsych written test is growing. This book helps candidates get ready by outlining the structure of EMIs and then providing numerous examples of common exam problems. It covers the four key areas of the exam: clinical theory and skills, psychopharmacology, descriptive and psychodynamic psychopathology, and psychology and human development. To allow applicants who are unfamiliar with the format of EMIs to gradually assess their exam readiness, questions are arranged in order of increasing difficulty. Complete responses, justifications, and references are given. Edition: reprint Publisher CRC Press, 2018 ISBN 1315345269, 9781315345260 Length 256 pages

Revision Guide for Mrcpsych Paper a The essential knowledge required to pass Paper A of the postgraduate exam to join the Royal College of Psychiatrists is covered in this book (MRCPsych). It places a strong emphasis on visual memory aids like diagrams or tables, presents these materials in a creative way, and offers a convenient source for pre-exam review as well as visual memory aids and prompts.

Practice Examination Papers for the Mrcpsych: Part 1 This useful manual equips primary care team members and GP practise managers with the skills necessary to handle stress and conflict in general practise. All important abilities are covered, including change management, handling criticism, dealing with anger, and negotiating. The reader is encouraged to invest in their own personal and professional development by the book's abundance of useful examples, exercises, and reading lists that are cited throughout.

ICD-11 Criteria for Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self Factitious disorder imposed on self is characterised by feigning, falsifying, or inducing medical, psychological, or behavioural signs and symptoms or injury associated with identified deception. If a pre-existing disorder or disease is present, the individual intentionally aggravates existing symptoms or falsifies or induces additional symptoms. The individual seeks treatment or otherwise presents himself or herself as ill, injured, or impaired based on the feigned, falsified, or self-induced signs, symptoms, or injuries. The deceptive behaviour is not solely motivated by obvious external rewards or incentives (e.g., obtaining disability payments or evading criminal prosecution). This is in contrast to Malingering, in which obvious external rewards or incentives motivate the behaviour Inclusions:                Münchhausen syndrome Exclusions:               Excoriation disorder (6B25.1) Malingering (QC30) REFERENCE: International