Psychiatry Mnemonics

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Alcohol Screening Test

Cut down: Have you ever felt you ought to cut down on your drinking (drug use?)
Annoyed:Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking (drug use?)
Guilty:Have you ever felt bad about your drinking (drug use?)
Eye-Opener: Have you ever had a drink (used drugs) to steady your nerves in the morning?
Needs a specialist referral if total yes responses ³2.


Depression Symptoms
Sleep increase or decrease
Interest in pleasurable activities diminished
Guilt/ or Low self esteem
Energy Poor
Concentration Poor
Appetite increase or decrease
Psychomotor Agitation or slowing
Suicidal Ideation


Mania Symptoms
Distractibility (poorly focused, multitasking)
Insomnia (decreased need for sleep)
Grandiosity (exaggerated self confidence)
Flight of ideas (racing thoughts)
Activity (increased goal-directed activities)
Speech (pressured or more talkative)
Thoughtlessness - “Risk-taking” behaviors (sexual, financial, travel, driving)