Psychiatry_SymptomaticDifferentials

OCD station demystified: structure your history, explain OCD clearly, prioritise risk, and manage with ERP-focused CBT ± SSRI, plus robust safety-netting.

Master handling bulimia nervosa in PLAB 2: urgent red flags, mental health care, and empathetic communication all in one guide.

Understand Alzheimer’s disease for PLAB 2: clinical features, diagnosis, management, risk factors, and preventive strategies summarised.

Master Interpersonal Psychotherapy for PLAB 2, know when to use IPT vs CBT, especially in grief or role-transition scenarios.

Understand, diagnose, and manage postpartum mental health disorders confidently in PLAB 2 with our essential guide for UK clinical stations.

Learn how to approach a PTSD case after a car accident in PLAB 2: symptom recognition, mental health risk screening, and empathetic care.

Learn how to handle adolescent bulimia in PLAB 2, risk assessment, SCOFF criteria, referrals, and communication in one structured summary.

In PLAB 2 stations, show empathy and structure when a patient says “CBT didn’t work” – review past therapy, explore NICE-aligned alternatives, and support the next steps.

Understand how to identify, refer, and support patients with suspected ADHD in PLAB 2 GP scenarios. Specialist diagnosis is essential.

Learn how to spot early signs of anorexia and bulimia in PLAB 2 stations and manage with empathy, structure, and a stepwise approach.

A practical PLAB 2 guide on managing depression with alcohol use—covering diagnosis, empathy, examination, and safe, structured care.

Struggling with PLAB 2 depression case where CBT has failed? Learn to assess, manage, and safety net with confidence in this vital scenario

Essential steps for managing adolescent suicide risk: build trust, ensure safety, offer resources, and guide patients in crisis planning.

Managing insomnia in depression: Focus on sleep hygiene, psychological support, empathetic listening, and cautious use of medication

This case involves a 19-year-old male presenting with symptoms suggestive of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Manage bulimia in teens, addressing life-threatening risks, communicating empathetically, and referring to specialist mental health services

Focus on psychiatric assessment, explore key schizophrenia symptoms, ensure confidentiality, assess risk, & manage time for diagnosis & care

Telephonic consultation with a mother with postpartum depression: detailed history, safety assessment, empathetic support, and treatment.

Detailed insights into effectively managing consultations for patients experiencing weight loss due to depression.