Comprehensive Guide to DSM-5 Anxiety, Mood, and Dissociative Disorders

What are the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Specific Phobia?

1. Disproportionate fear consistently triggered by specific objects or situations. 2. Situation/object avoided or endured with anxiety. 3. Symptoms persist for 6 months. 4. Significantly interferes with life (work, school, relationships). 5. Not better explained by another disorder.

What is the annual prevalence of Specific Phobia?

8.7% annual prevalence.

What is the lifetime prevalence of Specific Phobia?

12.5% lifetime prevalence.

What is the gender ratio for Specific Phobia prevalence?

Female:Male = 4:1.

What is the typical onset age for Specific Phobia?

Most often in childhood.

What is a common etiology for the development of Specific Phobia?

Experience of a traumatic event with a specific object or situation.

What is the course of Specific Phobia?

It has a chronic course.

What is the core treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?

Cognitive behavior therapies, particularly exposure therapy.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?

Extreme concern about negative evaluation, significant impairment/distress, avoidance of feared situations, and symptoms lasting at least 6 months.

What is the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder?

6.8% annual prevalence and 12.1% lifetime prevalence.

What are common treatments for Panic Disorder?

Medications like benzodiazepines or SSRIs, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

What is the DSM-5 criteria for Agoraphobia?

Fear/anxiety about situations where escape is difficult, avoidance behavior, and symptoms lasting at least 6 months.

What is the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

3.1% annual prevalence and 5.7% lifetime prevalence.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Excessive anxiety/worry for at least 50% of days, difficulty controlling worry, and at least 3 additional symptoms lasting 6 months.

What is the first criterion for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Exposure to a traumatic event.

What are the symptoms required for PTSD diagnosis?

Reexperiencing the trauma, avoidance of reminders, mood/cognitive changes, and increased arousal/reactivity.

What is the duration requirement for PTSD symptoms?

Symptoms must last at least 1 month.

What is the treatment for PTSD?

SSRIs, exposure therapy to trauma memories, and increased social support.

What distinguishes Acute Stress Disorder from PTSD?

Acute Stress Disorder symptoms last between 3 days and 1 month.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming or cause distress/impairment.

What is the vicious cycle in OCD?

Obsessive thoughts lead to anxiety, resulting in compulsive behavior for temporary relief.

What is the primary treatment for OCD?

Exposure with response prevention (ERP) is more effective than medication.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Excessive response to physical symptoms, distressing somatic symptoms, and excessive health-related anxiety lasting at least 6 months.

What is the treatment approach for Illness Anxiety Disorder?

Similar to Somatic Symptom Disorder, including CBT and reassurance from medical professionals.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Conversion Disorder?

Altered motor or sensory function inconsistent with medical conditions, causing significant impairment or distress.

What is the key feature of Factitious Disorder?

Intentional production or faking of symptoms to ******************** without external incentives.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Presence of two or more distinct personality states and recurrent gaps in memory.

What is the treatment goal for Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Integration of personalities while avoiding false memory creation.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Major Depressive Disorder?

Sad mood or loss of interest plus 4 other symptoms, lasting for at least 2 weeks.

What is the etiology of Major Depressive Disorder?

Includes genetic factors, neurotransmitter dysfunction, and cognitive errors.

What are common treatments for Major Depressive Disorder?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, antidepressants, and lifestyle changes.

What distinguishes Persistent Depressive Disorder from Major Depressive Disorder?

Chronic mild depression lasting more than half the time for 2 years.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar I Disorder?

Presence of mania lasting at least 1 week, with possible mood lability.

What is the treatment for Bipolar Disorders?

Mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, and behavioral treatments.

What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders?

Bipolar I includes full mania, while Bipolar II includes hypomania and major depression.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Cyclothymia?

Mild depression and hypomanic symptoms lasting for at least 2 years.

What are the DSM-5 criteria for Panic Disorder?

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and at least 1 month of persistent worry about future attacks, worrying about the implications of the attack, or maladaptive behavioral changes due to worry.

What are the three types of worries associated with Panic Disorder?

Worry about future attacks, implications of the attack, or maladaptive behavioral changes.

What is a common treatment for Panic Disorder?

Medications such as benzodiazepines or SSRIs, along with psychological interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

What is a notable concern regarding medication treatment for Panic Disorder?

High relapse rates after discontinuation of medication.

What is Panic Control Treatment?

A specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used for treating Panic Disorder.

Is combining treatments for Panic Disorder more effective than using CBT or drugs alone?

No, combined treatments are not shown to be better than CBT or medications alone.