Recognize the diagnosis
The EPPP is scenario-based: you recognize a disorder from its symptom pattern, tell it apart from look-alikes, and pick the evidence-based next step. Drill one DSM concept at a time instead of skimming definitions.
Assessment & diagnosis
Social anxiety disorderMarked fear/anxiety about social situations involving possible scrutiny by others.0 questions · openGeneralized anxiety disorderExcessive anxiety/worry about multiple domains, more days than not, for ≥6 months.0 questions · openSchizoaffective disorderAn uninterrupted period of illness with a major mood episode concurrent with active psychosis; hallucinations/delusions present ≥2 weeks without mood symptoms.0 questions · openPanic disorderRecurrent unexpected panic attacks with persistent concern about future attacks or their consequences.0 questions · openSpecific phobiaMarked fear/anxiety about a specific object or situation, out of proportion to actual danger.0 questions · openMalingeringIntentional production of symptoms for a clear external incentive (financial, legal, avoiding work/military).0 questions · openBulimia nervosaRecurrent binge eating with inappropriate compensatory behaviors, at least weekly for 3 months.0 questions · openIllness anxiety disorderPreoccupation with having/acquiring a serious illness despite minimal or no somatic symptoms.0 questions · openPosttraumatic stress disorderAfter exposure to actual or threatened death/serious injury/sexual violence.0 questions · openSomatic symptom disorderSomatic symptoms causing distress/impairment, with excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors about them.0 questions · openObsessive-compulsive disorderObsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming or cause marked distress.0 questions · openFactitious disorderIndividual (or induces in another, for another = factitious disorder imposed on another) falsifies, induces, or exaggerates illness to assume the sick role.0 questions · openMajor depressive disorderTwo weeks of depressed mood or anhedonia plus additional symptoms causing impairment.0 questions · openPersistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)Depressed mood most of the day, more days than not, for at least 2 years.0 questions · openConversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)Neurologic-like symptoms (weakness, nonepileptic seizures, sensory loss) incompatible with recognized neurological disease.0 questions · openBipolar II disorderHypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes; no full mania or psychosis.0 questions · openAnorexia nervosaRestriction of energy intake leading to low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in body image.0 questions · openBipolar I disorderAt least one manic episode; may have had depressive episodes.0 questions · openSchizophreniaSix-month period with ≥1 month of active symptoms; functional decline below baseline.0 questions · openBinge-eating disorderRecurrent binge eating without compensatory behaviors.0 questions · open
Lifespan & development
Oppositional defiant disorder vs conduct disorderChildhood-onset disruptive behaviors: ODD is argumentative/defiant without serious rule violations; CD adds serious violations of others' rights.0 questions · openDementia (major neurocognitive disorder)Significant cognitive decline from a prior level in one or more domains, interfering with independence.0 questions · openAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderPersistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity, with symptoms before age 12 and in two or more settings.0 questions · openSeparation anxiety disorderDevelopmentally inappropriate and excessive anxiety about separation from attachment figures.0 questions · openAutism spectrum disorderPersistent deficits in social communication and interaction with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, present in early development.0 questions · open
Biological bases
Serotonin syndromeRecent start or dose increase of a serotonergic agent (SSRI, SNRI, MAOI), often in combination.0 questions · openStimulant intoxication vs withdrawalSympathomimetic presentation tied to stimulant use (cocaine, amphetamines).0 questions · openNeuroleptic malignant syndromeAfter recent antipsychotic (esp. first-generation high-potency) initiation or dose increase.0 questions · open