Psychiatry: 1. Intro and Mental State examination

Focus on understanding, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

Describe common psychiatric disorders that can present as physical illnesses with reference to conditions taught in FFP1
Develop an appreciation of where psychiatry interfaces with conditions taught in FFP1
Outline the impact of the individual's environment or system on their physical and mental health using the biopsychosocial approach
Outline the components of a mental state examination
Describe how engaging effectively with patients, colleagues and communities requires managing the self and self-care, using a biopsychosocial approach with specific reference to stress
Describe combined disease burden and outcomes in comorbid physical and mental illness

Common disorders include depression and anxiety, manageable in primary care.
Symptoms of depression: persistent low mood, biological changes (sleep, energy), and cognitive alterations (hopelessness).
Anxiety symptoms include persistent worry, biological symptoms (fatigue, sleep disruption), and cognitive issues (impaired attention).

Depression and physical conditions (e.g., anemia, inflammation) can mimic each other.
Sepsis can influence mental state through inflammation and hypoxia.
Recognize bidirectional effects of mental and physical health.

Assesses thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; identifies mental health conditions.
Key components: appearance, behavior, speech, mood, thought form/content, perception, cognition, insight & judgment.

Health influenced by physical environment, social context, and psychological factors.