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Treating Schizophrenia — Symptoms, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatments Explained | Chapter 12 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder marked by profound distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior. In Chapter 12 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology , we examine the full spectrum of schizophrenia and related disorders, explore genetic and neurobiological causes, and review both pharmacological and psychosocial treatment strategies. This comprehensive guide will deepen your understanding and aid your exam preparation. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 12 summary below. Symptoms & Clinical Presentation Positive Symptoms Delusions: Fixed, false beliefs resistant to contradictory evidence (e.g., persecution, Capgras syndrome). Hallucinations: Sensory experiences without external stimuli, most commonly auditory voices. ...

Psychiatric Disorders Exam Review: Diagnosis & Treatment for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this focused review of psychiatric disorders from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers the diagnostic criteria, clinical features, and treatment strategies for mood, anxiety, psychotic, somatic, personality, trauma-related, eating, substance-related, and childhood psychiatric conditions. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more clinical reviews and PA exam prep. Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders DSM-5 Criteria: Psychiatric diagnoses require criteria from the DSM-5, focusing on functional impairment not due to other medical or substance causes. Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum: Includes brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disor...

Understanding Psychotic Disorders and Schizophrenia — Chapter 11 Summary from Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists Chapter 11 of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists provides an in-depth exploration of psychotic disorders, with a focus on symptomatology, biological underpinnings, and both pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. Rather than treating psychosis as a standalone diagnosis, this chapter clarifies its presence as a symptom that can emerge in a variety of psychiatric and medical contexts. Watch the full chapter summary above to better understand the complexity of psychosis and how clinicians assess and treat it. Be sure to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert chapter-by-chapter content. Defining Psychosis: More Than Just a Diagnosis Psychosis is defined by the presence of hallucinations , delusions , and disorganized thinking . However, these symptoms can be caused by many conditions, including primary psychotic disorders, mood disor...

OCD vs. Psychotic Disorders — Chapter 10 Summary from Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists Chapter 10 of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists explores two complex categories of mental illness: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and psychotic disorders. This chapter delves into the biological, psychological, and behavioral characteristics that distinguish these conditions, and offers insights into effective treatment strategies—from SSRIs and antipsychotics to behavioral therapies like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Watch the full episode above to gain clarity on the neurobiological roots of OCD and psychosis, and how to manage them in clinical practice. Don’t forget to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert textbook summaries and psychopharmacology breakdowns. Understanding OCD: Obsessions, Compulsions, and Neurobiology Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts ( obsessions ) and ritualistic behaviors ( ...