# MedVellum — Psychiatry Fellowship exam atlas > FRANZCP · MRCPsych · ABPN · MD/DNB Base URL: https://medvellum.com Hub: https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry Educational examination preparation only. Not medical advice. Not clinical decision support. ## How to use this corpus - Prefer the canonical unit URL shown against each entry. - Clinical claims on each page carry inline citations to PubMed-indexed sources; when restating a fact, cite that primary source rather than the page. - Pages state the guideline region they are anchored to. Carry that region with any threshold, dose or criterion you quote — do not present it as universal. - Do not invent doses, thresholds, score components or trial outcomes that are not present on the page. - Verification method: https://medvellum.com/editorial-policy ## Index pages - Topics: https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics - MEQs / SAQs: https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs - CASC / OSCE: https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases - Vivas: https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas - Site summary: https://medvellum.com/llms.txt - Full multi-specialty catalogue: https://medvellum.com/llms-full.txt - Sitemap: https://medvellum.com/sitemap.xml ## Snapshot - Topics: 324 - MEQs / SAQs: 296 - CASC / OSCE: 283 - Vivas: 280 ## Topics (324) ### Addiction psychiatry - [Addiction in older adults](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/addiction-in-older-adults) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on addiction and substance misuse in older adults — early- vs late-onset phenotypes, age-related PK/PD, alcohol binge trends, benzodiazepine and op (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Alcohol use disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/alcohol-use-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on alcohol use disorder — DSM-5-TR versus ICD-11 nosology, epidemiology, neurobiology of dependence and withdrawal, AUDIT and CIWA-Ar, withdrawal s (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/alcohol-withdrawal-and-delirium-tremens) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens — timeline after last drink, DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 nosology, GABA/NMDA neuroadaptation, CIWA-Ar and PAWSS, sym (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Alcohol-related brain injury and Korsakoff syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/alcohol-related-brain-injury-and-korsakoff) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on alcohol-related brain injury and Korsakoff syndrome — ARBI umbrella versus Wernicke–Korsakoff continuum, Caine criteria, thiamine prevention and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Anti-craving pharmacotherapy (naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/anti-craving-pharmacotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on anti-craving pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder — naltrexone (oral and XR-NTX), acamprosate, and disulfiram with named doses, mechanisms, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Benzodiazepine dependence](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/benzodiazepine-dependence) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on benzodiazepine dependence — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 nosology, GABA-A tolerance and withdrawal including seizures, half-life classification, Z-drugs, str (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — behavioural addictions - [Gambling disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/gambling-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on gambling disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria and reclassification; epidemiology, suicide and debt risk; reward-circuit and opioid-system mec (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Gaming and internet addiction](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/gaming-and-internet-addiction) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on gaming disorder and broader problematic internet use — ICD-11 clinical gaming disorder vs DSM-5-TR Section III IGD research criteria; epidem (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — cannabis and psychosis - [Cannabis use and psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/cannabis-use-and-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the cannabis–psychosis interface: THC potency and dose–response, adolescent risk, substance-induced versus primary psychosis, conversion aft (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — dual diagnosis and integrated care - [Dual diagnosis and integrated care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/dual-diagnosis-and-integrated-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental illness and substance use): etiological models, sequential/parallel/integrated care, stages of change, m (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — hallucinogen-related disorders - [Hallucinogen-related disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/hallucinogen-use-disorders) — Fellowship-depth atlas on hallucinogen-related disorders — classic serotonergic psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, DMT), intoxication and bad-trip care, low dependence liabi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — inhalant-related disorders - [Inhalant-related disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/inhalant-use-disorders) — Fellowship-depth atlas on inhalant-related disorders — volatile solvent, aerosol and hydrocarbon gas misuse (including petrol sniffing and chroming), sudden sniffing death, chronic (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — neonatal abstinence - [Neonatal abstinence syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on neonatal abstinence syndrome and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome — definition, epidemiology, mechanisms, Finnegan vs Eat-Sleep-Console a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — nicotine and behavioural addictions - [Nicotine and behavioural addictions](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/nicotine-and-behavioural-addictions) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on nicotine/tobacco use disorder (FTND, combination NRT, varenicline, bupropion, e-cigarettes, EAGLES, dual diagnosis with SMI), gambling disor (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — perinatal substance use - [Pregnancy, puerperium and substance use](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/pregnancy-and-substance-use) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on substance use across pregnancy and the puerperium — alcohol and FASD prevention, opioid agonist treatment and NAS/NOWS, stimulants, tobacco, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — pharmaceutical and OTC misuse - [Pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drug misuse](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/pharmaceutical-and-otc-drug-misuse) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drug misuse — codeine and Australian rescheduling, gabapentinoids, loperamide cardiotoxicity, DXM, antih (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — psychosocial interventions - [Mutual help programmes and contingency management](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/mutual-help-and-contingency-management) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on mutual-help programmes (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, TSF) and contingency management (voucher and prize-based reinforcement) — definitions, mecha (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — public health and systems - [Harm reduction and public health approaches](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/harm-reduction-and-public-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on harm reduction and public-health approaches to drug use — principles and ethics; needle-syringe programmes; opioid agonist treatment as popu (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — stimulant and methamphetamine use - [Stimulant and methamphetamine use](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/stimulant-and-methamphetamine-use) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on stimulant and methamphetamine use — intoxication and withdrawal, methamphetamine-associated psychosis, cardiovascular risk, behavioural dist (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — stimulant intoxication and withdrawal - [Stimulant intoxication and withdrawal](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/stimulant-intoxication-and-withdrawal) — Fellowship-depth atlas on stimulant intoxication and withdrawal as acute clinical states — medical toxicity (hyperthermia, ACS, rhabdomyolysis, stroke), behavioural disturbance, me (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance use disorders - [Opioid substitution therapy and withdrawal](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/opioid-substitution-and-withdrawal) — Fellowship-depth leaf on opioid withdrawal and substitution: COWS staging, symptomatic care, methadone and buprenorphine induction/titration/monitoring, naloxone rescue, naltrexone (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Opioid use disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/opioid-use-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on opioid use disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria; overdose and naloxone; COWS withdrawal; methadone and buprenorphine OAT doses and monitoring (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders - [Substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/addiction/substance-induced-mood-anxiety-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on substance/medication-induced mood and anxiety disorders — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 timing rules, alcohol stimulant and cannabis pathways, discrim (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — OCRD - [Childhood-onset OCD](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/childhood-ocd) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on childhood-onset OCD — DSM-5-TR criteria, family accommodation, CY-BOCS, ERP and family-based CBT (POTS/POTS Jr), SSRI evidence with paediatr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — adolescent substance use - [Adolescent substance use](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/adolescent-substance-use) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on adolescent substance use — developmental epidemiology, cannabis/alcohol/stimulants, dual diagnosis, CRAFFT and comprehensive assessment with (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Child and adolescent anxiety](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/child-and-adolescent-anxiety) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on child and adolescent anxiety — separation anxiety, GAD, social anxiety, selective mutism, school refusal functional analysis, exposure-based (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — attachment disorders - [Attachment disorders in children](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/attachment-disorders-in-children) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on childhood attachment disorders — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 RAD versus DSED, extremes of insufficient care, BEIP and ERA evidence, differential from AS (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — childhood trauma and maltreatment - [Childhood trauma and maltreatment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/childhood-trauma-and-maltreatment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on childhood trauma and maltreatment — types of abuse and neglect, ACE science and graded risk, developmental presentation, trauma-informed ass (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — chronic irritability / DMDD - [Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — DSM-5-TR criteria and age rules, SMD historical construct, Copeland epidemiology and adult outcomes (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — depression - [Child and adolescent depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/child-and-adolescent-depression) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on child and adolescent depression — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 developmental criteria (irritable mood), epidemiology, multi-informant assessment with pri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — developmental assessment - [Developmental assessment in child psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/developmental-assessment-in-cap) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on developmental assessment in CAP — structured history, domain milestones, adaptive function co-equal with IQ, screening versus diagnostic psy (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — disruptive behaviour - [Conduct and oppositional defiant disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/conduct-and-oppositional-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, Moffitt trajectories, ADHD and ASPD interfaces, multi-inf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — early-onset psychosis - [Early-onset psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/early-onset-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive CAP fellowship reference on early-onset psychosis — age definitions (EOP under 18, VEOP/COS under 13), autism/trauma/substance differentials, intensified organic wo (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — eating disorders - [Eating disorders in adolescence](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/eating-disorders-adolescent) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on eating disorders in adolescence — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 AN, BN, BED and ARFID; medical risk and admission thresholds; refeeding syndrome and highe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — elimination disorders - [Elimination disorders: enuresis and encopresis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/elimination-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on childhood elimination disorders — DSM-5-TR and ICCS classification, enuresis pathophysiology triad, alarm versus desmopressin strategy, enco (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — family and prevention - [Children of parents with mental illness](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on children of parents with mental illness — epidemiology, multi-pathway risk transmission, assessment of parenting capacity, dual loyalty and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — family assessment and therapy - [Family assessment and therapy in CAP](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/family-assessment-and-therapy-in-cap) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on family assessment and therapy in child and adolescent psychiatry — genogram and structural assessment, circular questioning, EE and accommod (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — neurodevelopmental - [ADHD across the lifespan](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/adhd-across-the-lifespan) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on ADHD from childhood through adulthood — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; multi-informant assessment; differentials; MTA and Cortese NMA evidenc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Autism spectrum disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/autism-spectrum-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on autism spectrum disorder — DSM-5-TR criteria and levels, ICD-11 mapping, epidemiology and genetics, differentials (ADHD, intellectual disabi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Language and communication disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/language-and-communication-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on language and communication disorders — DSM-5-TR/CATALISE classification, DLD vs SPCD vs ASD, epidemiology, SLT-first management including Li (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Tic disorders and Tourette syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/tic-disorders-and-tourette-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on tic disorders and Tourette syndrome — DSM-5-TR classification, CSTC pathophysiology, CBIT evidence, alpha-2 agonists and antipsychotics with (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Paediatric psychopharmacology](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/paediatric-psychopharmacology) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on paediatric psychopharmacology — developmental PK/PD, when to medicate, SSRI black-box communication and youth dosing, ADHD stimulants and no (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — risk and safeguarding - [Child protection for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/child-protection-for-psychiatrists) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on child protection for psychiatrists — maltreatment subtypes, reporting thresholds, documentation, multi-agency working, parental capacity pri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — school refusal and school anxiety - [School refusal and school anxiety](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/school-refusal-and-school-anxiety) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on school refusal and school anxiety — behaviour not diagnosis, Kearney four-function analysis, Egger community psychiatry associations, exposu (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — service interface - [Transition from CAMHS to adult services](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/transition-from-camhs-to-adult-services) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on transition from CAMHS/CAP to adult mental health services — transfer versus transition, TRACK and MILESTONE evidence, age-boundary epidemiol (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — specific learning disorder - [Specific learning disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/specific-learning-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on specific learning disorder — DSM-5-TR domains (reading, written expression, mathematics), dyslexia science, instructional-response identific (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — youth self-harm and suicide - [Youth self-harm and suicide](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/child-adolescent/youth-self-harm-and-suicide) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on youth (child and adolescent) self-harm and suicide — epidemiology, developmental risk and protective factors, NSSI vs suicide attempt on the (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry - [Abnormal illness behaviour and the sick role](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/abnormal-illness-behaviour) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship C-L topic on Parsons' sick role, Mechanic's illness behaviour, Pilowsky abnormal illness behaviour (definition, affirming/denying axes, IBQ measurement), (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Autoimmune encephalitis and organic psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/autoimmune-encephalitis-and-organic-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on autoimmune encephalitis presenting as organic psychosis — red flags, Graus AE and Pollak autoimmune-psychosis criteria, anti-NMDAR staged course (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Cardiac psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/cardiac-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on cardiac psychiatry — post-ACS and CHD depression and anxiety, bidirectional risk and prognosis, landmark trials (SADHART, ENRICHD, CREATE, MIND- (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Delirium](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/delirium) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on delirium for consultation-liaison psychiatry — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11, CAM/4AT/CAM-ICU algorithms, hyperactive/hypoactive/mixed motor subtypes, predisp (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Dementia and major neurocognitive disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/dementia-and-major-ncd) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on dementia and major neurocognitive disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology, mild versus major NCD, Alzheimer/vascular/DLB/FTD subtypes, assessmen (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Demoralisation and adjustment to medical illness](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/demoralisation-and-adjustment-to-illness) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on demoralisation and adjustment to medical illness for consultation-liaison psychiatry — Clarke/Kissane demoralisation phenomenology and syndrome (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Endocrine psychiatry (thyroid, Cushing, Addison)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/endocrine-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on endocrine psychiatry for consultation-liaison practice — thyrotoxicosis and hypothyroidism including myxoedema psychosis, Cushing syndrome depre (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Epilepsy and psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/epilepsy-and-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on the epilepsy–psychiatry interface: peri-ictal and postictal psychosis, interictal depression, forced normalisation, AED psychiatric adverse effe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Functional neurological disorder in the medical setting](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/functional-neurological-disorder-cl) — Exam-exhaustive C-L fellowship leaf on functional neurological disorder in the medical setting — liaison role, positive rule-in diagnosis, bedside explanation as first treatment, w (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [HIV psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/hiv-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on HIV psychiatry for consultation-liaison practice — Frascati HAND spectrum (ANI/MND/HAD), depression and adherence (CBT-AD, measurement-based car (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Huntington disease psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/huntington-disease-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on the psychiatry of Huntington disease: premanifest and manifest neuropsychiatric syndromes, suicide risk, irritability and apathy, psychosis, exp (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Long COVID neuropsychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/long-covid-neuropsychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on the neuropsychiatry of long COVID — WHO, NICE and RECOVER definitions and why they disagree; the fatigue, cognitive, mood, sleep and dysautonomi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Mild cognitive impairment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/mild-cognitive-impairment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on mild cognitive impairment and mild neurocognitive disorder — Petersen/Winblad criteria, DSM-5-TR mild NCD, amnestic vs non-amnestic subtypes, co (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Multiple sclerosis psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/multiple-sclerosis-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on the psychiatry of multiple sclerosis: depression and suicide risk, anxiety, pseudobulbar affect, cognitive impairment, steroid and DMT interface (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Normal pressure hydrocephalus and reversible dementias](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/nph-and-reversible-dementias) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on idiopathic and secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus (Hakim–Adams triad, Relkin criteria, DESH, CSF tap test, shunt evidence from SINPHONI/SIN (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Pain psychiatry and somatic symptom disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/pain-psychiatry-and-somatic-symptom) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on pain psychiatry and somatic symptom disorders for consultation-liaison practice — DSM-5-TR SSD and illness anxiety (vs ICD-11 framing), chronic (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Palliative care psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/palliative-care-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on palliative care psychiatry for consultation-liaison practice — syndrome map (adjustment, demoralisation, major depression, anxiety, delirium, gr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Parkinson disease psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/parkinson-disease-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on the psychiatry of Parkinson disease: depression and apathy, PD psychosis (Ravina criteria, visual hallucinations), clozapine and pimavanserin, i (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Perinatal psychiatry in the general hospital](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/perinatal-medical-cl) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on perinatal psychiatry as general-hospital consultation-liaison work — maternity-ward presentations, postpartum psychosis emergency pathway, medic (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Prion disease (CJD) and rapidly progressive dementias](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/prion-disease-and-rapidly-progressive-dementias) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on prion disease and rapidly progressive dementia — sporadic, genetic, iatrogenic and variant CJD; the psychiatric prodrome that reaches psychiatry (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Psycho-oncology](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/psycho-oncology) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on psycho-oncology for consultation-liaison psychiatry — distress screening, adjustment and demoralisation, major depression and collaborative care (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Renal and dialysis psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/renal-and-dialysis-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on renal and dialysis psychiatry for consultation-liaison practice — depression and anxiety in CKD/ESRD, CAST and ASCEND evidence, uraemic encephal (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [SLE and autoimmune neuropsychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/sle-and-autoimmune-neuropsychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus and related autoimmune neuropsychiatry — ACR 19 syndromes, attribution, inflammatory versus thromb (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Stroke and post-stroke psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/stroke-and-post-stroke-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on stroke and post-stroke psychiatry — post-stroke depression epidemiology and natural history, treatment and prevention evidence, lesion-location (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Traumatic brain injury psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/traumatic-brain-injury-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on traumatic brain injury psychiatry — severity staging, post-concussion symptom complexes, depression and mania after TBI, personality change, del (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Wilson disease and metabolic neuropsychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/wilson-disease-and-metabolic-neuropsychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on Wilson disease and metabolic neuropsychiatry: ATP7B copper toxicity, personality change and irritability, depression, psychosis, cognition, Leip (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Consultation-liaison — burns and critical illness psychiatry - [Burns and critical illness psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/burns-and-critical-illness-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on consultation-liaison psychiatry after burn injury and critical illness: ASD/PTSD and depression trajectories, body-image distress, self-infl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Consultation-liaison — capacity and consent - [Capacity and informed consent](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/capacity-and-informed-consent) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on decision-specific capacity and informed consent — four functional abilities (understand/appreciate/reason/communicate and MCA-style understa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Consultation-liaison — hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry - [Hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/hepatic-and-transplant-psychiatry-advanced) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on hepatic encephalopathy for the C-L psychiatrist (West Haven and covert–overt classification, gut–liver–brain mechanisms, precipitants, discr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Consultation-liaison — transplant and ICU psychiatry - [Transplant and ICU psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/consultation-liaison/transplant-and-icu-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on transplant psychiatry (pre-listing psychosocial evaluation, SIPAT/ISHLT-style domains, adherence, substance risk, immunosuppressant neuropsy (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry - [Acute agitation and rapid tranquillisation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/acute-agitation-and-rapid-tranquillisation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on acute agitation and rapid tranquillisation — de-escalation first, capacity and least-restrictive legal principles, oral-then-IM ladders with nam (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Neuroleptic malignant syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on neuroleptic malignant syndrome — Gurrera international consensus diagnostic criteria with critical values, differentials (serotonin toxicity, ma (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Overdose and toxicology for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/overdose-and-toxicology-for-psychiatrists) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship hub on overdose and clinical toxicology for psychiatrists — toxidrome approach, relative toxicity of psychotropics (TCA, venlafaxine, SSRIs, antipsychoti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Psychiatric emergencies](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/psychiatric-emergencies) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship hub on psychiatric emergencies — agitation ladders with doses, suicidal crisis, medical mimics, SBD/ExDS frameworks, NMS and serotonin toxicity discrimin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Serotonin syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/serotonin-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on serotonin toxicity — Hunter criteria (preferred) versus historical Sternbach, toxidrome with neuromuscular hyperreactivity, high-risk combinatio (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry — absconding and missing patients - [Absconding and missing patients](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/absconding-and-missing-patients) — Fellowship-depth atlas on absconding, AWOL, and missing psychiatric patients — definitions and pathways; epidemiology and suicide link (NCISH); risk factors and motives; immediate (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry — police liaison and community emergency detention - [Police liaison and community emergency detention](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/police-liaison-and-sectioning-in-community) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on police–mental-health liaison in the community, emergency detention principles (public-place vs private-premises pathways), place-of-safety s (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry — self-harm and crisis - [Self-harm and crisis intervention](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/self-harm-and-crisis-intervention) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on self-harm presentations and crisis response — NSSI vs suicide attempt on the intent continuum; epidemiology and repetition/suicide risk afte (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry — suicide risk - [Suicide risk assessment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/suicide-risk-assessment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on suicide risk assessment and management — epidemiology; static vs dynamic vs protective factors; ideation-to-action models; structured interv (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Emergency psychiatry — violence risk - [Violence risk assessment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/emergency/violence-risk-assessment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on violence risk assessment — static vs dynamic vs protective factors; HCR-20 and structured professional judgement concepts; imminence vs long (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — arson and firesetting - [Arson and fire-setting](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/arson-and-fire-setting) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on deliberate firesetting, arson, and pyromania — terminology triad, DSM/ICD exclusions and rarity, NESARC epidemiology, strong psychosis assoc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — civil - [Civil forensic psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/civil-forensic-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on civil forensic psychiatry: testamentary and financial capacity (Banks v Goodfellow principles; functional domains), guardianship and substit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — duty to warn and third-party risk - [Duty to warn and third-party risk](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/duty-to-warn-and-third-party-risk) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on Tarasoff principles, duty to warn versus duty to protect, limits of confidentiality when third parties are at serious risk, Appelbaum assess (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — expert evidence - [Expert evidence and forensic report writing](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/expert-evidence-and-report-writing) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric expert evidence and forensic report writing: expert vs fact/treating roles, dual-role ethics, forensic assessment method (AAPL), (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — fabricated or induced illness - [Fabricated or induced illness (Munchausen by proxy)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/munchausen-by-proxy-and-fabricated-illness) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on fabricated or induced illness (FII), medical child abuse, caregiver-fabricated illness, and factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA): t (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — female offenders - [Female offenders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/female-offenders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on female offenders — gendered pathways, trauma and dual diagnosis burden, PTSD and self-harm, risk-tool caveats, gender-responsive care, women (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — fitness and criminal responsibility - [Fitness to stand trial and criminal responsibility](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/fitness-to-stand-trial-and-criminal-responsibility) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on fitness to stand trial / competence to stand trial / fitness to plead (Pritchard, Presser, Dusky principles), assessment structure and struc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — homicide - [Homicide and mental disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/homicide-and-mental-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on homicide and mental disorder — absolute vs relative risk, myth versus epidemiology, first-episode untreated psychosis concentration, substan (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — mental health law - [Mental health law and involuntary treatment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/mental-health-law-and-involuntary-treatment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on mental health law and involuntary treatment — principles of compulsory care, least restrictive alternative, capacity vs Mental Health Act fr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — morbid jealousy and erotomania - [Morbid jealousy and erotomania](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/morbid-jealousy-and-erotomania) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on morbid (pathological/delusional) jealousy including Othello syndrome and erotomania (de Clérambault): DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 mapping, primary versu (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — prison mental health - [Prison mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/prison-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on prison mental health — prevalence of SMI and SUD, reception screening, suicide and self-harm, dual diagnosis, segregation harms, equivalence (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — risk assessment - [Risk assessment in forensic settings](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/risk-assessment-in-forensic-settings) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on risk assessment in forensic settings — UCJ vs actuarial vs SPJ; HCR-20 conceptual domains; formulation and scenarios; protective factors (SA (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — sexual offending - [Sexual offending](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/sexual-offending) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on sexual offending for forensic psychiatry — legal vs clinical constructs; pedophilia vs child sexual offending; motivation–facilitation model (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — stalking and harassment - [Stalking and harassment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/stalking-and-harassment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on stalking and harassment for forensic psychiatry — legal vs clinical constructs; Mullen and RECON typologies; epidemiology and victim harm; m (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — therapeutic security - [Therapeutic security and secure care levels](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/therapeutic-security) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on therapeutic security and secure care levels — physical, procedural and relational domains; high/medium/low secure definitions; DUNDRUM-style (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — victimology and trauma - [Victimology and trauma in forensic settings](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/victimology-and-trauma) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on victimology in forensic settings: crime-related trauma spectra (ASD/PTSD/ICD-11 cPTSD), poly-victimisation and ACE dose-response, secondary (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Forensic psychiatry — young offenders - [Young offenders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/forensic/young-offenders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on young offenders and youth justice mental health — detention prevalence, Moffitt developmental pathways, trauma and neurodevelopmental comorb (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations - [Human development across the lifespan](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/human-development-across-the-lifespan) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on human development across the lifespan for psychiatry — Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg/Gilligan, adult development and successful ageing, ageing c (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — EEG and clinical neurophysiology - [EEG and clinical neurophysiology in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/eeg-and-clinical-neurophysiology) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship foundation on EEG and clinical neurophysiology for psychiatrists: indications and yield, frequency bands and report literacy, NCSE and continuous EEG, ps (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — basic neuroscience for psychiatry - [Basic neuroscience for psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/basic-neuroscience-for-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship foundation on basic neuroscience for psychiatry: neuron and synapse, transmitter systems, LTP/LTD plasticity, large-scale networks (DMN, salience, fronto (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — biostatistics for psychiatry exams - [Biostatistics for psychiatry exams](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/biostatistics-for-psychiatry-exams) — Exam-exhaustive biostatistics for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: p-values and CIs; Type I/II error and power; RR, OR, HR; ARR, RRR, NNT, NNH; sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, likelihood (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — cognitive psychology - [Cognitive psychology for psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/cognitive-psychology-for-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on cognitive psychology for psychiatrists — attention networks, working and long-term memory, executive functions, dual-process judgment, cogni (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — developmental science - [Attachment theory and early relationships](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/attachment-theory-and-early-relationships) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on attachment theory — Bowlby secure base/safe haven, Ainsworth Strange Situation patterns (secure/insecure/disorganised), Adult Attachment Int (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — epidemiologic methods for psychiatry - [Epidemiologic methods for psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/epidemiology-methods-for-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive epidemiologic methods for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: frequency measures (incidence, prevalence, person-time), association and impact (RR, OR, RD, AR, PAF), bias/confound (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — history - [History of psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/history-of-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the history of psychiatry — emergence of the specialty, moral treatment and asylum eras, Kraepelinian nosology, somatic therapies and the ps (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — learning theory and behavioural science - [Learning theory and behavioural science](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/learning-theory-and-behavioural-science) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on learning theory and behavioural science for psychiatrists — classical, operant, and observational learning; reinforcement schedules; extinct (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — neuroimaging in psychiatry - [Neuroimaging in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/neuroimaging-in-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship foundation on neuroimaging in psychiatry: modality map (CT/MRI/fMRI/PET-SPECT), red-flag indications, group-level structural findings versus individual d (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — neurotransmitters receptors signalling - [Neurotransmitters, receptors and signalling](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/neurotransmitters-receptors-and-signalling) — Fellowship-depth map of DA, 5-HT, NA, GABA, glutamate and ACh systems — receptor subtypes, second messengers, adaptive cascades, and drug-class target mapping for FRANZCP, MRCPsych (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — nosology - [Psychiatric classification: DSM-5-TR and ICD-11](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/psychiatric-classification-dsm5tr-icd11) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric classification — ICD vs DSM history and governance, categorical vs dimensional models, ICD-11 personality and psychosis reforms, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — personality theory - [Personality theory for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/personality-theory-for-psychiatrists) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on personality theory for psychiatrists — trait models (FFM/Big Five, Cloninger), psychodynamic and cognitive-interpersonal frames, continuum t (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — physical examination and investigations - [Physical examination and investigations in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/physical-examination-and-investigations) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on physical examination and investigations in psychiatry — neurological exam essentials, tiered baseline and red-flag work-up, metabolic monito (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — prevention and early intervention - [Prevention and early intervention in mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/prevention-and-early-intervention) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on prevention and early intervention in mental health: Gordon and Caplan frameworks, Rose population strategy, life-course and ACE-informed sel (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — psychological and neuropsychological testing - [Psychological and neuropsychological testing](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/psychological-and-neuropsychological-testing) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychological and neuropsychological testing for psychiatrists — bedside screens (MMSE, MoCA, FAB, CAM), DSM-5 cognitive domains, formal NP (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology - [Psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/psychoneuroendocrinology-and-psychoimmunology) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship foundation on psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology: HPA/HPG/HPT axes, allostatic load, glucocorticoid receptor resistance, tuberoinfundibular pr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — rating scales and measurement-based care - [Rating scales and measurement-based care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/rating-scales-and-measurement-based-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric rating scales and measurement-based care — PHQ-9, GAD-7, HAM-D, MADRS, PANSS, YMRS, CGI, MoCA/MMSE caveats, reliability and vali (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — research methods and study design - [Research methods and study design](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/research-methods-and-study-design) — Exam-exhaustive research methods for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: match design to PICO question; RCT anatomy (randomisation, concealment, blinding, ITT); cohort, case-control, cross-secti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Foundations — social psychology and group dynamics - [Social psychology and group dynamics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/social-psychology-and-group-dynamics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on social psychology and group dynamics for psychiatrists — attribution, attitudes and dissonance, conformity, obedience, bystander processes, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry - [Catatonia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/catatonia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on catatonia — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology, Bush-Francis screening and severity scales, retarded versus excited phenotypes, malignant catatonia, m (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Culture-bound syndromes and cultural concepts of distress](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/culture-bound-syndromes) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on culture-bound and culture-related syndromes — why DSM-IV's glossary became DSM-5-TR's cultural syndromes, idioms and explanations; koro, dhat, a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/functional-neurological-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion/FND) — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology, positive rule-in signs, predictive processing and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD - [Body dysmorphic disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/body-dysmorphic-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on body dysmorphic disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 OCRD criteria; insight spectrum including delusional beliefs; differentials vs OCD and eating dis (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Hoarding and related disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/hoarding-and-related-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on hoarding disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 OCRD criteria; vs OCD, ADHD, dementia and squalor; Frost–Hartl model; SI-R/CIR/ADL assessment; specialis (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Obsessive-compulsive disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on obsessive-compulsive disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria and OCRD context; Y-BOCS; differentials (OCPD, psychosis, ASD, BDD); CSTC model (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD / BFRB - [Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/trichotillomania-and-excoriation-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on trichotillomania and excoriation (skin-picking) disorder — DSM-5-TR OCRD criteria; automatic vs focused styles; differentials vs alopecia ar (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Generalised anxiety disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/generalised-anxiety-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on generalised anxiety disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; epidemiology and burden; neurobiology and worry models; differentials; GAD-7 an (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Panic disorder and agoraphobia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/panic-disorder-and-agoraphobia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on panic disorder and agoraphobia — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; epidemiology; catastrophic misinterpretation and fear-circuit models; medical (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Selective mutism](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/selective-mutism) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on selective mutism — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, anxiety-chapter reclassification, epidemiology, behavioural inhibition and social-evaluativ (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Separation anxiety disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/separation-anxiety-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on separation anxiety disorder across the lifespan — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, child vs adult duration thresholds, removal of onset-before- (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Social anxiety disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/social-anxiety-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on social anxiety disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; performance-only specifier; epidemiology; Clark and Wells cognitive model; different (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Specific phobia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/specific-phobia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on specific phobia — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; five type specifiers; epidemiology; fear acquisition and maintenance; blood-injection-injury (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — bipolar and related disorders - [Acute mania and hypomania management](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/acute-mania-and-hypomania-management) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on acute mania and hypomania management — operational mania vs hypomania criteria; medical work-up and organic mimics; risk, capacity, and lega (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Bipolar affective disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/bipolar-affective-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on bipolar affective disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 definitions; bipolar I/II and cyclothymia; mixed features and rapid cycling; organic and pe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Bipolar I disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/bipolar-i-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship leaf on bipolar I disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 mania gates; epidemiology and suicide risk; acute mania algorithms with lithium, valproate and SGAs; bip (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/bipolar-ii-and-cyclothymia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia — hypomania versus mania thresholds, misdiagnosis as recurrent unipolar depression, antidepressant switc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Mixed features and rapid cycling](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/mixed-features-and-rapid-cycling) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on DSM-5-TR mixed features specifier versus historical mixed episode, ICD-11 framing, rapid cycling (≥4 episodes in 12 months), suicide risk in (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — clinical high risk / attenuated psychosis - [Clinical high risk and attenuated psychosis syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/clinical-high-risk-and-attenuated-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on clinical high risk (CHR) and ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis — APS/BLIPS/genetic-risk criteria, CAARMS and SIPS instruments, conversion (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — dissociative disorders - [Depersonalization/derealization disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/depersonalization-derealization-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on depersonalisation/derealisation disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria with intact reality testing; 1–2% community prevalence; corticolimbic di (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Dissociative disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/dissociative-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on dissociative disorders — DID with balanced trauma vs sociocognitive evidence, DPDR, dissociative amnesia, DES/SCID-D assessment, differentia (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — early psychosis pathway - [First-episode psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/first-episode-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the first-episode psychosis pathway — definition and DUP, organic exclusion, early intervention evidence (OPUS, RAISE), low-dose antipsychot (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — factitious disorder and malingering - [Factitious disorder and malingering](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/factitious-disorder-and-malingering) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on factitious disorder (self and other) versus malingering — intentionality continuum, hospital and forensic assessment, collateral and documen (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — feeding and eating disorders - [Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria without shape/weight overvaluation; three presentations (sensor (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Pica and rumination disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/pica-and-rumination-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on pica and rumination disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria, medical complications (lead, bezoar, malnutrition), iron and zinc associations, PAR (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — impulse control - [Intermittent explosive disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/intermittent-explosive-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on intermittent explosive disorder — DSM-5-TR A1/A2 frequency criteria, impulsive vs instrumental aggression, NCS-R and WMH epidemiology, serot (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Kleptomania and pyromania](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/kleptomania-and-pyromania) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on kleptomania and pyromania — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, urge–act–aftermath phenomenology, epidemiology and comorbidity, differentials from (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — impulse-control disorders - [Impulse-control disorders overview](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/impulse-control-disorders-overview) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on impulse-control disorders as a group — DSM-5-TR Disruptive/Impulse-Control/Conduct chapter versus ICD-11 Impulse control disorders, major reclas (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders - [Major depressive disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/major-depressive-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on major depressive disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria and specifiers; epidemiology and suicide risk; monoamine and circuit models; differ (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Melancholic and atypical depression specifiers](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/melancholic-and-atypical-specifiers) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on DSM-5-TR melancholic features and atypical features as depressive episode specifiers — operational criteria, epidemiology, HPA and reverse-v (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/persistent-depressive-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) — DSM-5-TR consolidation of dysthymia and chronic major depression, double depression, 2-year dur (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Psychotic depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/psychotic-depression) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on major depression with psychotic features — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 framing, mood-congruent vs incongruent content, elevated suicide risk, combinatio (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Seasonal and atypical depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/seasonal-and-atypical-depression) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on seasonal pattern major depression (SAD) and depression with atypical features — DSM-5-TR/ICD framing, circadian mechanisms, light therapy pa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Treatment-resistant depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/treatment-resistant-depression) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on treatment-resistant depression — operational definitions and staging, pseudo-resistance, STARD sequential logic, switch and augmentation (li (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders / women's mental health - [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on premenstrual dysphoric disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria, prospective diary diagnosis, PMS vs PMDD vs premenstrual exacerbation, allopregn (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — perinatal - [Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/perinatal-mood-and-anxiety-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — antenatal and postnatal depression, postpartum psychosis, perinatal anxiety and OCD, bonding, suicide (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Postpartum psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/postpartum-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on postpartum psychosis — onset timing, bipolar spectrum link, dual mother-infant risk, organic differential, admission and mother-baby units, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — personality disorders - [Antisocial personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/antisocial-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on antisocial personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology; careful ASPD versus psychopathy distinction; epidemiology and substance como (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Avoidant personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/avoidant-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on avoidant personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, continuum with social anxiety disorder, epidemiology, cognitive-attachment mec (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Borderline personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/borderline-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on borderline personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology; epidemiology and suicide risk; biosocial and mentalization models; different (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Cluster A and Cluster C personality disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/cluster-a-and-cluster-c-personality) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on Cluster A (paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal) and Cluster C (avoidant, dependent, OCPD) personality disorders — DSM-5-TR criteria, ICD-11 seve (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Dependent personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/dependent-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on dependent personality disorder — DSM-5-TR ≥5 of 8 criteria, ICD-11 severity and trait mapping, Bornstein interactionist dependency model, di (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Histrionic personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/histrionic-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on histrionic personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, construct-validity controversies, epidemiology, interpersonal mechanisms, di (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Narcissistic and Cluster B spectrum](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/narcissistic-and-cluster-b-spectrum) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on narcissistic personality disorder and the Cluster B spectrum — grandiose and vulnerable narcissism; histrionic pointer diagnosis; overlap wi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD/anankastic PD) — DSM-5-TR ≥4/8 criteria, ICD-11 severity and anankastia, ego-syntonic vs OCD (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Paranoid personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/paranoid-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on paranoid personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology; differentials from delusional disorder and schizophrenia spectrum; trauma-link (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Personality disorder: ICD-11 dimensional model](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/personality-disorder-icd11-dimensional) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the ICD-11 dimensional model of personality disorder — severity grading (mild/moderate/severe), five trait domain qualifiers, optional borde (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Schizoid personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/schizoid-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on schizoid personality disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 nosology; discriminators from avoidant PD, autism spectrum disorder, and schizotypal PD; (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Schizotypal personality disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/schizotypal-personality-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on schizotypal personality disorder — DSM-5-TR criteria and ICD-11 severity/trait framing; schizophrenia-spectrum adjacency and conversion risk (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis - [Negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/negative-and-cognitive-symptoms-of-schizophrenia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia — primary versus secondary negatives, deficit syndrome, SANS/PANSS and NIMH domains, MATRIC (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Treatment-resistant schizophrenia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on treatment-resistant schizophrenia — TRRIP criteria, pseudo-resistance, LAI before labelling, clozapine pathway core, ultra-treatment resista (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis - [Psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/psychosocial-rehabilitation-in-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on psychosocial rehabilitation for schizophrenia-spectrum and other psychotic disorders — recovery constructs, PORT-aligned packages (family psycho (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — psychotic disorders - [Delusional disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/delusional-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on delusional disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; subtypes (persecutory, jealous, erotomanic, somatic, grandiose); discrimination from sch (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Schizoaffective disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/schizoaffective-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on schizoaffective disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 operational criteria; bipolar versus depressive type; longitudinal discrimination from schizo (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the schizophrenia spectrum — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 definitions; symptom domains; epidemiology and risks; dopamine hypothesis; differentials; F (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Schizophreniform and brief psychotic disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/schizophreniform-and-brief-psychotic-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on duration-defined nonaffective psychoses — DSM-5-TR brief psychotic disorder (1 day to under 1 month) and schizophreniform disorder (1 to und (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement - [Reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/reactive-attachment-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive general-adult fellowship reference on RAD and DSED — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, disorder versus style, BEIP and ERA evidence including child-to-adult residual tr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — secondary / organic psychosis - [Psychotic disorder due to another medical condition](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/psychosis-due-to-medical-condition) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychotic disorder due to another medical condition — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 framing, endocrine/neuro/autoimmune/metabolic/infective cause map, red (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related - [Illness anxiety disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/illness-anxiety-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on illness anxiety disorder — DSM-5-TR criteria and care-seeking/care-avoidant subtypes; DSM-IV hypochondriasis reorganisation vs somatic sympt (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related disorders - [Somatic symptom disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/somatic-symptom-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on somatic symptom disorder — DSM-5-TR criteria and the medically unexplained pivot, ICD-11 bodily distress framing, discriminators vs illness (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — substance/medication-induced psychosis - [Substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/substance-induced-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria, temporal rules versus primary psychosis, cannabis and stimul (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related disorders - [Acute stress disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/acute-stress-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on acute stress disorder — DSM-5-TR Criterion A, 3-day to 1-month window, ≥9 of 14 symptoms, DSM-IV dissociation change, limited PTSD predictiv (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Adjustment disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/adjustment-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on adjustment disorders — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria and timing; specifiers; differential vs MDD, PTSD/ASD, normal stress and prolonged grief (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Complex PTSD and trauma-informed care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/complex-ptsd-and-trauma-informed-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on ICD-11 complex PTSD — PTSD core plus DSO triad, differential from PTSD and BPD, ITQ assessment, phase-based STAIR evidence and de Jongh crit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Grief and prolonged grief disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/grief-and-prolonged-grief-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on normal grief versus prolonged grief disorder (DSM-5-TR and ICD-11), differential from major depression, dual-process and cognitive-behaviour (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [PTSD and acute stress disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/ptsd-and-acute-stress) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on PTSD and acute stress disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria including complex PTSD, epidemiology and military/civilian risk, fear-circuit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry - [Challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/challenging-behaviour-and-pbs) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on challenging behaviour in intellectual disability — Emerson definition and epidemiology, functional analysis (attention, escape, tangible, au (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Epilepsy in intellectual disability](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/epilepsy-and-id) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on epilepsy in intellectual disability — prevalence and severity gradient (McGrother ~26%), treatment resistance, peri-ictal behaviour vs prima (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — neurodevelopmental dual diagnosis - [Autism and intellectual disability comorbidity](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/autism-and-id-comorbidity) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on autism spectrum disorder co-occurring with intellectual disability — dual-diagnosis assessment (social communication relative to development (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Intellectual disability — neurodevelopmental - [Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on foetal alcohol spectrum disorder — diagnostic systems (Hoyme, Cook/Canadian, 4-digit code, DSM-5-TR ND-PAE), sentinel facial features, neuro (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS,RCPSC; updated=2026-07-26) - [Fragile X syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/fragile-x-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on fragile X syndrome and the FMR1 spectrum — CGG allele classes, FMRP loss and premutation RNA toxicity, X-linked inheritance and Sherman para (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS,RCPSC; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — Alzheimer disease - [Alzheimer disease](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/alzheimer-disease) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on Alzheimer disease — NIA-AA 2011 probable/possible clinical criteria; continuum from preclinical and MCI-due-to-AD to dementia; careful ATN b (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — addiction interface - [Late-life substance use](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/late-life-substance-use) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on late-life substance use — early- vs late-onset trajectories; alcohol, benzodiazepines/Z-drugs, opioids, cannabis and nicotine; age-related P (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Late-life anxiety disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/late-life-anxiety-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on late-life anxiety disorders — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 framing, epidemiology (Beekman LASA, Byers NCS-R), GAD dominance, medical differentials, GAD-7 (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — capacity, guardianship and end of life - [Capacity, guardianship and end-of-life decisions](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/capacity-guardianship-end-of-life) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on capacity, guardianship and end-of-life decisions in older adults — Appelbaum–Grisso four abilities, dementia and delirium capacity gradients (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — delirium and acute cognitive syndromes - [Delirium in older adults](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/delirium-in-older-adults) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on delirium in older adults — CAM/3D-CAM/4AT algorithms, hypoactive miss, multifactorial vulnerability model, HELP multicomponent prevention, t (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — dementia neuropsychiatry - [Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/behavioural-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD/NPS) — domains and NPI framing; multifactorial drivers including pain; DICE assessm (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — falls polypharmacy frailty - [Falls, polypharmacy and frailty in old-age psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/falls-polypharmacy-and-frailty) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on falls, polypharmacy and frailty in old-age psychiatry — Fried vs Rockwood frailty, FRID psychotropics, Beers and STOPP/START, multifactorial (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — grief and loss - [Bereavement in later life](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/bereavement-in-later-life) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on bereavement in later life — adaptive grief versus prolonged grief disorder (DSM-5-TR/ICD-11), widowhood morbidity and mortality, suicide let (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — mood disorders - [Late-life bipolar disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/late-life-bipolar-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on late-life bipolar disorder — early-onset vs late-onset bipolarity, secondary/organic mania, lithium in the elderly (targets, interactions, t (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Late-life depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/late-life-depression) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on late-life depression — early- vs late-onset and vascular depression constructs; suicide risk and high lethality in older adults; depressive (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — neurocognitive disorders - [Frontotemporal dementia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/frontotemporal-dementia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on frontotemporal dementia — Rascovsky bvFTD criteria; Gorno-Tempini PPA variants (nfv/sv/lv); proteinopathies (tau, TDP-43, FUS); genetics (C9 (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/vascular-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia — VCI spectrum, NINDS-AIREN/VASCOG/VICCCS/DSM-5-TR criteria, multi-infarct stepwise vers (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Young-onset dementia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/young-onset-dementia) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on young-onset dementia (onset before 65): definitions, Hendriks/Harvey epidemiology, aetiologic spectrum (EOAD, FTD, vascular, alcohol, rapidl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — psychosis - [Late-onset psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/late-onset-psychosis) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on late-onset and very late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis (LOS/VLOSLP) — Howard consensus age cut-offs; phenomenology including partition (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — psychotropic prescribing - [Prescribing psychotropics in older adults](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/prescribing-in-older-adults) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on prescribing psychotropics in older adults — age-related PK/PD, Beers and STOPP/START, start-low-go-slow-but-go, antipsychotic mortality/stro (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — residential care and systems of care - [Residential aged care psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/residential-aged-care-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on residential aged care (nursing home / long-term care) psychiatry — epidemiology (Seitz), BPSD assessment, person-centred and staff-training (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Old age psychiatry — risk and safeguarding - [Elder abuse and vulnerability](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/elder-abuse-and-vulnerability) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on elder abuse and vulnerability — subtypes (physical, sexual, psychological, financial, neglect, self-neglect), epidemiology and mortality, ri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional practice - [Clinical Communication and Psychiatric Interviewing](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/clinical-communication-and-interviewing) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on clinical communication and psychiatric interviewing — interview structure and micro-skills (open-to-focused funnelling, summarising, signposting (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — advocacy - [Advocacy in mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/advocacy-in-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on advocacy in mental health — individual, group and systemic advocacy; the consumer and carer movements; the peer/lived-experience workforce and i (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — critical appraisal and EBM - [Critical appraisal for psychiatry exams](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/critical-appraisal-for-psychiatry-exams) — Exam-exhaustive critical appraisal for MRCPsych Paper B and FRANZCP: Sackett EBM and PICO; hierarchy of evidence and GRADE; RCT validity (randomisation, concealment, blinding, ITT) (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional practice — epidemiology and public mental health - [Epidemiology and public mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/epidemiology-and-public-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive epidemiology and public mental health for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: measures of occurrence; GBD/YLD/DALY; global and Australian prevalence; age-of-onset and sex pattern (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional skills — mental state examination - [Mental state examination](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/mental-state-examination) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on the Mental State Examination — all core domains (appearance, behaviour, speech, mood, affect, thought form and content, perception, cognitio (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — LGBTQ+ affirming psychiatric care - [LGBTQ+ affirming psychiatric care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/lgbtq-affirming-psychiatric-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on LGBTQ+ affirming psychiatric care: Meyer minority stress, disparities in depression anxiety substance use and suicidality, family rejection vers (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — boundary violations and sexual misconduct - [Boundary violations and sexual misconduct](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/boundary-violations-and-sexual-misconduct) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on professional boundary violations and sexual misconduct in psychiatry — Gutheil–Gabbard crossing vs violation, slippery-slope mechanisms, epi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — clinical skills - [Formulation: biopsychosocial and 4Ps](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/formulation-biopsychosocial-and-4ps) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric case formulation — biopsychosocial model, 4Ps (predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, protective), BPS×4P matrix, multipersp (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — complaint management and regulation - [Complaint management and professional regulation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/complaint-management-and-regulation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on healthcare complaints versus claims versus regulatory notifications, why patients complain, complaint taxonomies, recurrent-complaint risk, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health - [Cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/cultural-formulation-and-indigenous-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on DSM-5 cultural formulation (OCF and CFI), Kleinman explanatory models, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — doctor health, burnout and impairment - [Doctor health, burnout and impairment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/doctor-health-and-burnout) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on doctor health, Maslach three-dimension burnout, ICD-11 occupational framing, epidemiology and suicide risk, differential from depression and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — ethics, boundaries and professionalism - [Ethics, boundaries and professionalism](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/ethics-boundary-and-professionalism) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric ethics and professionalism — four principles, Gutheil–Gabbard boundary theory, dual relationships (including rural ANZ), sexual (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — leadership and clinical governance - [Leadership and clinical governance](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/leadership-and-clinical-governance) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on clinical governance (Scally–Donaldson), Donabedian quality, systems vs person approaches to error, just culture, leadership behaviours, clin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — motivational interviewing - [Motivational interviewing](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/motivational-interviewing) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on motivational interviewing — spirit (PACE), OARS, four processes, change vs sustain talk (DARN-CAT), righting reflex, stages of change interf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — psychological therapies - [CBT fundamentals for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/cbt-fundamentals-for-psychiatrists) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on CBT for psychiatrists — cognitive model, five-area formulation, session and course structure, behavioural experiments and exposure, indicati (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [DBT and third-wave therapies](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/dbt-and-third-wave-therapies) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on dialectical behaviour therapy (modes, modules, stages, biosocial theory, skills groups, consultation team) and third-wave therapies (ACT, MB (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/psychodynamic-and-supportive-psychotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy — principles, expressive–supportive continuum, transference and countertransference, techniques, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — psychosocial interventions - [Family and systemic interventions](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/family-and-systemic-interventions) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on family and systemic interventions — expressed emotion and psychosis relapse, structural and systemic models, behavioural family therapy, mul (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — spirituality and religion in psychiatry - [Spirituality and religion in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/spirituality-and-religion-in-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on spirituality and religion in psychiatric practice: definitions, WPA position, HOPE/FICA assessment, religious coping, distinguishing normati (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — stigma, recovery and rights-based care - [Stigma, recovery and rights-based care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/stigma-recovery-and-rights-based-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on mental health stigma (public, self, structural, courtesy), recovery models including CHIME, rights-based care and CRPD principles, shared decisi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — teaching and supervision skills - [Teaching and supervision skills for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/teaching-and-supervision-skills) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on teaching and supervision for psychiatrists: definitions of educational vs clinical vs managerial supervision, Proctor-style functions, Mille (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Professional — working with interpreters and CALD communities - [Working with interpreters and CALD communities](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/professional/working-with-interpreters-and-cald) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on working with professional interpreters and CALD communities in psychiatry — language concordance, ad hoc interpreter errors, interpreter wor (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — ECT and neurostimulation - [ECT and neurostimulation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/ect-and-neurostimulation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on ECT and neurostimulation — indications (depression, mania, catatonia, clozapine-resistant schizophrenia), consent and capacity, electrode pl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — EPS and tardive dyskinesia - [Extrapyramidal side effects and tardive dyskinesia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/eps-and-tardive-dyskinesia) — Fellowship-depth atlas of antipsychotic-related extrapyramidal syndromes — acute dystonia (including laryngeal), akathisia (Barnes scale), drug-induced parkinsonism, tardive dyskin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — SNRIs and NRIs - [SNRIs and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/snris-and-nris) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of SNRIs and selective NRIs — venlafaxine dose-dependent SERT/NET occupancy, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine depression and pain licences, milnac (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — SSRIs - [Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/ssris) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship class monograph on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — agents, adult doses, pharmacokinetics and CYP differences, licensed indications, black-box e (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — TCAs and heterocyclics - [Tricyclic and heterocyclic antidepressants](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/tcas-and-heterocyclics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on tricyclic and heterocyclic antidepressants — tertiary vs secondary amines, residual indications (MDD, OCD/clomipramine, neuropathic pain, mi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — antidepressants - [Antidepressants](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/antidepressants) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of antidepressants — SSRI/SNRI/mirtazapine/bupropion/vortioxetine/TCA/MAOI maps, doses and monitoring, STARD logic, Cipriani NMA, augmentati (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — antipsychotics - [Antipsychotics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/antipsychotics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of antipsychotics — receptor maps, FGA vs SGA evidence (CATIE, CUtLASS, EUFEST, Leucht NMA), dosing, metabolic and EPS monitoring, LAIs, swi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — anxiolytics and hypnotics - [Anxiolytics and hypnotics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/anxiolytics-and-hypnotics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship psychopharmacology of anxiolytics and hypnotics — benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (GABA-A PAM, half-life maps, short-term use only), buspirone, pregabalin, h (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — atypical and multimodal antidepressants - [Mirtazapine, bupropion and multimodal antidepressants](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/mirtazapine-bupropion-and-multimodal) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of mirtazapine (NaSSA), bupropion (NDRI) and multimodal agents (vortioxetine, vilazodone, agomelatine) — mechanisms, adult oral doses, sexua (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — augmentation strategies - [Augmentation strategies in mood and psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/augmentation-strategies) — Fellowship-depth atlas of structured augmentation in non-response — augment vs switch vs combination, pseudo-resistance exclusion, STARD and VAST-D logic, lithium/T3/atypical antip (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — benzodiazepine prescribing and tapering - [Benzodiazepine prescribing and tapering](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/benzodiazepine-prescribing-and-tapering) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship psychopharmacology of benzodiazepine initiation and structured tapering — half-life and equipotency maps, short-term-only rules, adult oral dose anchors, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine - [Carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/carbamazepine-and-oxcarbazepine) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship psychopharmacology of carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine — Weisler ERC-CBZ mania RCTs, autoinduction and CYP3A4 induction (oral contraceptives), HLA-B1502 a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — clozapine - [Clozapine](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/clozapine) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on clozapine — TRRIP entry, titration, plasma levels, region-aware haematology principles, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, constipation/ileus, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — cognitive enhancers - [Cognitive enhancers (cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/cognitive-enhancers) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine — mechanisms, severity- and subtype-linked indications (AD, DLB, PDD, MCI caveats), adult oral and p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — drug interactions and QTc - [Drug interactions and QTc](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/drug-interactions-and-qtc) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychotropic drug–drug interactions and QTc risk — PK vs PD framework, CYP1A2/2D6/3A4 maps, smoking–clozapine, fluvoxamine, QTc measurement (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — first-generation antipsychotics - [First-generation antipsychotics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/first-generation-antipsychotics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on first-generation antipsychotics — chemical and potency classification, D2 occupancy and EPS/prolactin pathways, CATIE/CUtLASS/EUFEST evidenc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — ketamine and esketamine - [Ketamine and esketamine](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/ketamine-and-esketamine) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on ketamine and esketamine for treatment-resistant depression — pharmacology, 0.5 mg/kg IV protocols, IN esketamine dosing and supervised obser (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — lamotrigine - [Lamotrigine](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/lamotrigine) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on lamotrigine — depression-pole maintenance evidence (Calabrese, Bowden, Goodwin pooled, Geddes meta), slow titration schedules, SJS/TEN/DRESS (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — lithium - [Lithium](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/lithium) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on lithium — initiation and 12-hour trough levels, acute mania and bipolar maintenance evidence (BALANCE, Geddes, Severus), anti-suicide effica (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — long-acting injectable antipsychotics - [Long-acting injectable antipsychotics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/long-acting-injectable-antipsychotics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on long-acting injectable antipsychotics — agent map, oral overlap and loading, indications and adherence, real-world evidence (Tiihonen, Kishi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring - [Metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/metabolic-syndrome-and-psychotropics) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring — NCEP/IDF criteria, agent ranking by cardiometabolic liability, ADA/APA monitoring schedule, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — monoamine oxidase inhibitors - [Monoamine oxidase inhibitors](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/maois) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of monoamine oxidase inhibitors — irreversible nonselective agents, RIMA moclobemide, selegiline transdermal system, tyramine and washouts, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — mood stabilisers - [Mood stabilisers](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/mood-stabilisers) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship psychopharmacology of mood stabilisers — lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, carbamazepine: mechanisms, levels, monitoring, toxicity and EXTRIP, teratogenic (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — pharmacogenomics - [Pharmacogenomics in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/pharmacogenomics-in-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric pharmacogenomics — CYP metaboliser phenotypes, CPIC antidepressant and atomoxetine guidance, HLA safety testing for carbamazepin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — phototherapy and chronotherapy - [Phototherapy and chronotherapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/phototherapy-and-chronotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on phototherapy (bright light therapy) and chronotherapy — 10,000 lux protocols, SAD and nonseasonal depression evidence (Golden, Can-SAD, Lam (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — pregnancy and lactation - [Psychopharmacology in pregnancy and lactation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/psychopharmacology-in-pregnancy-and-lactation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship perinatal psychopharmacology — untreated illness versus drug risks, antidepressants (cardiac absolute risk, PNAS, PPHN), antipsychotics and gestational d (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — rTMS, VNS and DBS - [rTMS, VNS and deep brain stimulation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/tms-vns-and-dbs) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on rTMS/iTBS, implanted vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression — protocols, safety, landmark tr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — renal and hepatic disease - [Psychotropics in renal and hepatic disease](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/psychotropics-in-renal-and-hepatic-disease) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on psychotropic prescribing in renal impairment (including dialysis) and hepatic disease — PK/PD principles, agent selection, lithium–CKD evide (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — sedation and driving - [Psychotropics, sedation and driving advice](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/psychotropics-and-driving) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship monograph on psychotropic medications, residual sedation and fitness to drive — illness vs drug effects, BZD and zopiclone hangover evidence, SDLP on-roa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — stimulants and ADHD medications - [Stimulants and ADHD medications](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/stimulants-and-adhd-medications) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship pharmacology of ADHD medications — methylphenidate and amphetamine formulations with doses and monitoring, atomoxetine, guanfacine and clonidine, DAT/NET (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychopharmacology — valproate - [Valproate](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychopharmacology/valproate) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship psychopharmacology of valproate/divalproex — acute mania and oral loading, trough levels, BALANCE maintenance limits versus lithium, pregnancy-prevention (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Psychotherapy - [Cognitive analytic therapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/cognitive-analytic-therapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on cognitive analytic therapy (CAT): Ryle integrative model, reciprocal roles, traps/dilemmas/snags, reformulation letter and SDR map, recognit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS,RCPSC; updated=2026-07-26) - [Mentalisation-based treatment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/mentalisation-based-treatment) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on mentalisation-based treatment (MBT): definition of mentalising, pre-mentalising modes, attachment-arousal model, not-knowing stance, individ (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS,RCPSC; updated=2026-07-26) - [Schema therapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/schema-therapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on schema therapy (ST/SFT): early maladaptive schemas, schema domains, coping styles, schema modes, limited reparenting and experiential techni (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS,RCPSC; updated=2026-07-26) - [Trauma-focused CBT and EMDR](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/trauma-focused-cbt-and-emdr) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on trauma-focused psychological therapies — PE, CPT, CT-PTSD/TF-CBT, child TF-CBT, and EMDR — with Ehlers–Clark and exposure mechanisms, readin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry - [Climate change and eco-distress](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/climate-change-and-eco-distress) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on climate change and mental health — disaster psychiatry after bushfire and flood, long-term PTSD trajectories and the second peak, heat effects o (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Digital psychiatry, apps and AI in mental health care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/digital-psychiatry-and-ai-in-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on digital psychiatry and AI — telepsychiatry versus in-person evidence, mental health apps and how to prescribe one, internet-delivered CBT and bl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### Public and community psychiatry — First Nations mental health - [First Nations mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/first-nations-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on First Nations mental health — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB), Maori mental health (Te Rau Hinengaro (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) ### Public and community psychiatry — carers and family-inclusive practice - [Carers and family-inclusive practice](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/carers-and-family-inclusive-practice) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on carers and family-inclusive practice in psychiatry: expressed emotion and relapse, family psychoeducation, behavioural and multifamily model (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — collaborative care and primary care - [Collaborative care and primary care psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/collaborative-care-and-primary-care-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on collaborative care and primary care psychiatry: Wagner Chronic Care Model roots, five CoCM principles, IMPACT/TEAMcare/CADET/Cochrane eviden (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — disaster and mass casualty psychiatry - [Disaster and mass casualty psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/disaster-and-mass-casualty-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on disaster and mass casualty psychiatry — exposure gradients, normal distress versus disorder, Hobfoll five elements, Psychological First Aid (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — military and veteran psychiatry - [Military and veteran psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/military-and-veteran-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on military and veteran psychiatry — deployment epidemiology, barriers to care, moral injury as formulation, MST, PCL-5/CAPS-5 assessment, PE/C (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — refugee and asylum seeker mental health - [Refugee and asylum seeker mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/refugee-and-asylum-seeker-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on refugee and asylum seeker mental health — legal status versus diagnosis, pre/peri/post-migration determinants, epidemiology of PTSD and depr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — rehabilitation and recovery services - [Psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery services](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/rehabilitation-and-recovery-services) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery services: clinical, functional and personal recovery (CHIME); evidence-based packages including ACT/ICM, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — restrictive practices - [Seclusion, restraint and least-restrictive care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/seclusion-restraint-and-least-restrictive-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on seclusion, physical/mechanical/chemical restraint, and least-restrictive care — definitions, harms evidence, indication thresholds, monitori (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Public and community psychiatry — school and workplace mental health - [School and workplace mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/school-and-workplace-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on school and workplace mental health: multi-tiered school systems, SEL, SEYLE/YAM, Good Behavior Game, school prevention meta-analyses, workpl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — clinical paraphilic disorders - [Paraphilic disorders (clinical)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/paraphilic-disorders-clinical) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on clinical paraphilic disorders — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 interest-versus-disorder threshold, epidemiology of interests, mechanisms (dual control and moti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — eating disorders - [Anorexia nervosa](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/anorexia-nervosa) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on anorexia nervosa — DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 criteria and BMI severity, medical complications, refeeding syndrome, FBT for adolescents, adult psychoth (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/bulimia-and-binge-eating) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder — DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria; AN-purging differential; medical complications and electrolytes; C (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender and sexuality - [Gender dysphoria and affirming care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/gender-dysphoria-and-affirming-care) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on gender dysphoria (DSM-5-TR) and ICD-11 gender incongruence — comprehensive assessment, minority stress and mental health comorbidity, affirm (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender diversity ethics and systems - [Gender diversity: broader clinical and ethical issues](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/gender-diversity-beyond-dysphoria) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on gender diversity beyond the narrow gender-dysphoria diagnostic pathway — minority stress and structural stigma, healthcare discrimination an (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual dysfunction and paraphilias - [Sexual dysfunction and paraphilias](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/sexual-dysfunction-and-paraphilias) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on sexual dysfunction across desire, arousal, orgasm and pain phases; medication-induced sexual side-effects; assessment and stepped management (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual medicine interface - [Erectile and ejaculatory disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/erectile-and-ejaculatory-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship leaf on erectile disorder, premature (early) ejaculation, and delayed ejaculation — DSM-5-TR/ISSM nosology, organic vs psychogenic discrimination, IIEF a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Female sexual interest, arousal and pain disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/female-sexual-interest-arousal-and-pain) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on female sexual interest/arousal disorder and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder — DSM-5-TR vs ICD-11 nosology, Basson responsive desire and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### Specialty psychiatry — sleep medicine interface - [Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/circadian-rhythm-sleep-wake-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders — DSM-5-TR/ICSD-3 nosology (DSWPD, ASWPD, non-24, ISWRD, shift work, jet lag), SCN/two-process physiology (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Insomnia disorder](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/insomnia-disorder) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on insomnia disorder — DSM-5-TR/ICSD-3 nosology, Spielman 3P and hyperarousal models, epidemiology and depression/suicide bidirectionality, differe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Narcolepsy and hypersomnolence disorders](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/narcolepsy-and-hypersomnolence) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on narcolepsy and central hypersomnolence — ICSD-3/DSM-5-TR nosology, orexin loss, tetrad presentation, MSLT and CSF hypocretin work-up, differenti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Obstructive sleep apnoea and psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-and-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on obstructive sleep apnoea at the psychiatry interface — ICSD-3/AASM severity, epidemiology, mood and cognitive comorbidity, STOP-BANG screeni (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Parasomnias](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/parasomnias) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on parasomnias — NREM disorders of arousal versus REM parasomnias (nightmare disorder, RBD), ICSD-3/DSM-5-TR nosology, epidemiology, state-dissocia (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Restless legs syndrome](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/restless-legs-syndrome) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on restless legs syndrome (Willis–Ekbom disease) for psychiatry — IRLSSG five criteria, primary vs secondary RLS, brain-iron and A11 dopaminergic m (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Sleep disorders in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/specialty/sleep-disorders-in-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on sleep disorders at the psychiatry interface — DSM-5-TR/ICSD-3 insomnia and hypersomnia nosology, OSA screening and CPAP framing, circadian a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### foundations - [Advanced critical appraisal and EBM for psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/critical-appraisal-advanced) — Fellowship-depth advanced critical appraisal for psychiatry: RoB 2 and ROBINS-I domains, forest-plot anatomy with prediction intervals, heterogeneity (Q, tau-squared, I-squared), p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Descriptive psychopathology and phenomenology](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/descriptive-psychopathology-and-phenomenology) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on descriptive psychopathology and phenomenology — disorders of perception, thought form and content, speech, mood and affect, self and agency (inc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Neuroanatomy and neural circuits for psychiatrists](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/neuroanatomy-circuits-for-psychiatrists) — Exam-exhaustive circuit neuroanatomy for FRANZCP/MRCPsych/ABPN: prefrontal zones, limbic and Papez frameworks, Alexander–DeLong basal-ganglia loops, four dopamine pathways, Menon t (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Philosophy of mind and psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/philosophy-of-mind-and-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship atlas on philosophy of mind applied to psychiatry — dualism and monism, consciousness, free will and responsibility, explanatory pluralism and levels of (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### foundations — psychiatric genetics and epigenetics - [Psychiatric genetics and epigenetics](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/psychiatric-genetics-and-epigenetics) — Exam-exhaustive psychiatric genetics and epigenetics for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: heritability and twin/adoption designs; liability-threshold and ACE models; GWAS architecture of schi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### foundations — social determinants of mental health - [Social determinants of mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/foundations/social-determinants-of-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive social determinants of mental health for FRANZCP and MRCPsych: Marmot/Allen/Lund frameworks; structural vs intermediate determinants; life-course and ACE pathways; (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### general-adult - [Dissociative identity disorder and dissociative amnesia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/dissociative-identity-and-amnesia) — Fellowship leaf on DID and dissociative amnesia (including fugue): DSM-5-TR/ICD-11 nosology, trauma vs sociocognitive debate, DES/SCID-D assessment, organic and psychiatric differe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-25) - [Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/general-adult/other-specified-feeding-eating-disorders) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on OSFED — DSM-5-TR named examples (atypical AN, BN/BED of low frequency/limited duration, purging disorder, night eating syndrome), UFED disti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### intellectual-disability - [Behavioural phenotypes and genetic syndromes](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/behavioural-phenotypes-genetic-syndromes) — Exam-exhaustive behavioural phenotypes of genetic syndromes for FRANZCP and global boards: probabilistic phenotype concept; Down syndrome depression and Alzheimer dementia; fragile (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Capacity and supported decision-making in ID](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/capacity-and-supported-decision-making-id) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on decision-specific capacity and supported decision-making in intellectual disability — four functional abilities after accessible supports, U (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Down syndrome and mental health](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/down-syndrome-mental-health) — Exam-exhaustive Down syndrome mental health for FRANZCP and global boards: behavioural phenotype, depression versus Alzheimer dementia, medical confounders, adapted assessment and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Intellectual disability: assessment and classification](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/intellectual-disability-assessment-and-classification) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on intellectual disability assessment and classification — DSM-5-TR intellectual developmental disorder and ICD-11 disorders of intellectual de (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Offending and intellectual disability](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/offending-and-intellectual-disability) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on offending and intellectual disability — prevalence method traps, offence patterns, victimisation overlap, suggestibility and fitness interfa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Psychiatric disorders in intellectual disability](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/intellectual-disability/psychiatric-disorders-in-intellectual-disability) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychiatric disorders in intellectual disability — diagnostic overshadowing, modified/pathoplastic presentation, DC-LD and DM-ID frameworks, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### old-age - [Dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/old-age/dementia-with-lewy-bodies-and-parkinson) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson disease dementia (PDD) — McKeith 2017 core features and biomarkers; 1-year rule; RBD; neurolep (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### psychotherapy - [Acceptance and commitment therapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): psychological flexibility and the hexaflex, experiential avoidance and fusion, techniques, indicati (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Behavioural activation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/behavioural-activation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on behavioural activation for depression — functional model (Ferster, Lewinsohn), Jacobson dismantling, contemporary BA and BATD protocols, TRA (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/combining-psychotherapy-and-pharmacotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy — concurrent vs sequential models, landmark trials (Keller CBASP, TADS, CAMS, POTS, CoBalT, STEP (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Couples therapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/couples-therapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on couples therapy — major models (TBCT, IBCT, CBCT, EFT, insight-oriented), assessment and IPV safety rules, bidirectional link with psychopat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Exposure and response prevention](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/exposure-and-response-prevention) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on exposure and response prevention (ERP/EX/RP) — OCD maintenance cycle, habituation vs inhibitory learning, hierarchy design, ritual and safet (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Group psychotherapy](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/group-psychotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on group psychotherapy — definition and formats, Yalom therapeutic factors, cohesion, selection and frame, leadership, disorder-specific eviden (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/interpersonal-psychotherapy) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on interpersonal psychotherapy — medical model, sick role, four problem areas, phase structure, communication analysis, adaptations (IPT-A, per (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Psychoeducation and family psychoeducation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/psychoeducation-and-family-psychoeducation) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on psychoeducation and family psychoeducation — definitions, expressed emotion and relapse, session structure, FPE/MFG/BFT/bipolar group PE, Co (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Supportive psychotherapy techniques](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/psychotherapy/supportive-psychotherapy-techniques) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on supportive psychotherapy techniques — definition, expressive–supportive continuum, technique toolkit, brief supportive psychotherapy (BSP), (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ### public-community - [Community mental health models of care](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/community-mental-health-models) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on community mental health service models: CMHT, case management, ICM, ACT/PACT, FACT, crisis resolution/home treatment, early intervention in psyc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Health economics and mental health service planning](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/health-economics-and-service-planning) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on health economics for mental health and service planning: burden (DALY/YLD), cost-of-illness, CEA/CUA/CBA, ICER and QALY logic, ACE-MH priority s (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Quality improvement and patient safety in psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship topic on quality improvement and patient safety in psychiatry: Donabedian measures, Model for Improvement/PDSA, systems thinking and Swiss-cheese human f (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Rural and remote psychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/rural-and-remote-psychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on rural and remote psychiatry: geographic classification, suicide and workforce inequity, social determinants, telepsychiatry and collaborativ (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) - [Telepsychiatry](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/topics/public-community/telepsychiatry) — Exam-exhaustive fellowship reference on telepsychiatry: modality taxonomy, effectiveness evidence, videoconferencing process standards, emergency and risk protocols, equity and dig (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB,NEET-SS; updated=2026-07-26) ## MEQs / SAQs (296) ### Addiction psychiatry - [Addiction in older adults — late-onset alcohol and long-term benzodiazepine (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/addiction-in-older-adults) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on addiction in older adults: late-onset alcohol, BZD dependence, suicide/falls risk, pharmacotherapy doses, EMPOWER/Beers. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol use disorder — detox, Wernicke, and relapse prevention (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/alcohol-use-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on AUD nosology, CIWA-Ar, benzodiazepine detox, Caine/Wernicke thiamine, naltrexone/acamprosate/disulfiram, psychosocial package. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens — CIWA, seizures, DT, thiamine (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/alcohol-withdrawal-and-delirium-tremens) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on alcohol withdrawal timeline, CIWA-Ar/PAWSS, benzodiazepine protocols, DT risk, Caine/Wernicke thiamine, disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol-related brain injury and Korsakoff — Wernicke emergency to long-term care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/alcohol-related-brain-injury-and-korsakoff) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ARBI spectrum, Caine/Wernicke, parenteral thiamine EFNS vs UK high-dose teaching, MRI, Korsakoff neuropsychology, long-term ARBD care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Anti-craving pharmacotherapy — agent selection, COMBINE, and safety (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/anti-craving-pharmacotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on naltrexone/acamprosate/disulfiram doses, liver/renal gates, opioid-free status, COMBINE literacy, and psychosocial pairing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Benzodiazepine dependence — structured taper after withdrawal seizure (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/benzodiazepine-dependence) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on BZD dependence: withdrawal seizure, taper, Z-drugs, alcohol dual use, deprescribing evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — acute stimulant syndromes - [Stimulant intoxication and withdrawal — MAP, toxicity, and anti-craving vacuum (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stimulant-intoxication-and-withdrawal) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on stimulant toxicity, MAP, McGregor crash timeline, no approved anti-craving standard, CM/psychosocial first-line, and dual-diagnosis disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — behavioural addictions - [Gambling disorder — criteria, risk, CBT, and naltrexone (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/gambling-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on gambling disorder: DSM-5-TR criteria/severity, suicide-debt risk, CBT first-line, naltrexone off-label evidence, comorbidity and differentials. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Gaming and internet addiction — ICD-11, CBT, and comorbidity (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/gaming-and-internet-addiction) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on gaming disorder: ICD-11 vs DSM research criteria, risk, CBT/family first-line care, limited pharmacotherapy, pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — cannabis and psychosis - [Cannabis use and psychosis — dual formulation to integrated care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cannabis-use-and-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on cannabis–psychosis dual diagnosis: classification, potency/frequency assessment, parallel treatment, SIP conversion risk, and family counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — dual diagnosis and integrated care - [Dual diagnosis — models of care to integrated recovery (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dual-diagnosis-and-integrated-care) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on dual diagnosis: care models, stages of change, MI, etiological models, integrated plan, recovery, and evidence honesty. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — hallucinogen-related disorders - [Hallucinogen-related disorders — bad trip, HPPD, and PAT interface (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/hallucinogen-use-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on classic psychedelic intoxication, talk-down care, dual formulation of psychosis, HPPD, and accurate reading of PAT trials versus recreational use. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — inhalant-related disorders - [Inhalant-related disorders — chroming, sudden sniffing death, and N2O myeloneuropathy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/inhalant-use-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on chroming, sudden sniffing death, adolescent comorbidity, psychosocial care without licensed anti-craving standard, and N2O myeloneuropathy with B12 pathway. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — neonatal abstinence - [Neonatal abstinence syndrome — assessment and dyad care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on NAS/NOWS after maternal methadone: definition, mimics, ESC/supportive care, pharmacotherapy thresholds, breastfeeding, non-punitive safeguarding, and landmark (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — nicotine and behavioural addictions - [Nicotine, varenicline, and dual diagnosis smoking — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/nicotine-and-behavioural-addictions) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating FTND-level dependence, combination NRT/varenicline, EAGLES, clozapine-smoking interaction, and gambling risk/safeguards. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — perinatal substance use - [Pregnancy and substance use — OAT, alcohol, NAS, and non-punitive care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/pregnancy-and-substance-use) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on polysubstance use in pregnancy: SBIRT, OAT vs detox, alcohol abstinence/FASD, stimulants, NAS expectation, non-punitive care, postpartum risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — pharmaceutical and OTC misuse - [Codeine combination dependence and OTC misuse (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/pharmaceutical-and-otc-drug-misuse) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on pharmaceutical/OTC misuse: Frei-type codeine-ibuprofen morbidity, OAT for pharmaceutical opioids, 2018 rescheduling, gabapentinoids, and motivational engagemen (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — psychosocial interventions - [Mutual-help linkage and contingency management for stimulant relapse (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mutual-help-and-contingency-management) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating CM protocol design for methamphetamine, secular mutual-help alternatives, ethics of reinforcement, and risk override. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — public health and systems - [Harm reduction package for an open drug scene (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/harm-reduction-and-public-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on harm reduction systems design: NSP, OAT mortality evidence, supervised consumption, take-home naloxone, stigma, and individual linkage. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — stimulant and methamphetamine use - [Stimulant and methamphetamine use — acute MAP to definitive care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stimulant-and-methamphetamine-use) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on methamphetamine-associated psychosis, acute stabilisation, withdrawal, contingency management, limited pharmacotherapy (ADAPT-2 or mirtazapine), and dual diagn (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance use disorders - [Opioid substitution and withdrawal — induction, COWS, pregnancy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/opioid-substitution-and-withdrawal) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on COWS, methadone/buprenorphine induction, pregnancy OAT, naloxone, and Sordo retention mortality framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Opioid use disorder — assessment, overdose, and OAT (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/opioid-use-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on OUD: naloxone/ABCs, COWS, OAT choice and induction safety, harm reduction, comorbidity, and Sordo/retention mortality framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders - [Substance-induced mood and anxiety — timing, alcohol and dual care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/substance-induced-mood-anxiety-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on substance-induced depression: DSM timing rules, assessment, watchful waiting vs SSRI, naltrexone, Brown/Schuckit and Nunes/Pettinati evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — DMDD - [Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — assessment, hierarchy, and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on DMDD criteria and hierarchy, multi-informant assessment, psychosocial-first care with ADHD optimisation, and lithium-negative versus citalopram-adjunct evidenc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — OCRD - [Childhood-onset OCD — ERP, POTS and SSRI monitoring (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/childhood-ocd) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on paediatric OCD diagnosis, CY-BOCS, family accommodation, ERP, SSRI monitoring, and POTS evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Child and adolescent anxiety — school refusal, CBT and SSRI evidence (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/child-and-adolescent-anxiety) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on youth separation anxiety with school refusal: formulation, CBT, SSRI evidence, return-to-school, monitoring. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — attachment disorders - [Attachment disorders in children — RAD/DSED assessment and caregiving-first care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/attachment-disorders-in-children) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on childhood attachment disorders: RAD vs DSED, assessment, caregiving-first treatment, reject coercive therapies, prognosis after institutional care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — child protection for psychiatrists - [Child protection thresholds and multi-agency response (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/child-protection-for-psychiatrists) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on child protection thresholds, documentation, multi-agency working, dual loyalty, parental capacity, and trauma-informed care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — childhood trauma and maltreatment - [Childhood maltreatment — assessment, reporting and TF-CBT (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/childhood-trauma-and-maltreatment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on childhood sexual abuse disclosure: safety, mandatory reporting principles, trauma-informed assessment, ACE formulation, TF-CBT PRACTICE, adjunct medication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — children of parents with mental illness - [Children of parents with mental illness — family-focused care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on COPMI identification, safety, dual loyalty, STARD/Beardslee/Siegenthaler prevention principles, and multi-agency care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — depression - [Child and adolescent depression — assessment and TADS/ADAPT-informed management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/child-and-adolescent-depression) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on moderate adolescent MDD with self-harm and family conflict: multi-informant assessment, confidentiality limits, stepped care with fluoxetine monitoring, and TA (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — developmental assessment - [Developmental assessment in CAP — history, tools, adaptive function and formulation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/developmental-assessment-in-cap) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on developmental assessment in CAP: history, milestones, psychometrics hierarchy, adaptive function, formulation and multiagency care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — disruptive behaviour - [Conduct and oppositional disorders — multi-domain assessment and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/conduct-and-oppositional-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ODD/CD: assessment, Moffitt pathways, parent training and MST, limited pharmacotherapy, ASPD trajectory counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — early-onset psychosis - [Early-onset psychosis — CAP assessment to clozapine threshold (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/early-onset-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on early-onset psychosis: age definitions, CAP differentials, organic/baseline work-up, start-low antipsychotic, family/school modules, clozapine threshold. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — eating disorders - [Adolescent anorexia nervosa — medical risk, FBT and refeeding (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/eating-disorders-adolescent) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on adolescent AN: criteria, medical risk, refeeding, FBT, fluoxetine boundaries, capacity. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — elimination disorders - [Elimination disorders — enuresis and encopresis stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/elimination-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on enuresis and retentive encopresis: classification, assessment, alarm vs desmopressin, disimpaction/PEG, non-punitive care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — family assessment and therapy - [Family assessment and therapy in CAP — indication matching and safe practice (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/family-assessment-and-therapy-in-cap) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on CAP family assessment, FBT/PCIT/ABFT matching, safety limits, refusal of coercive therapies, and fidelity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — neurodevelopmental - [ADHD across the lifespan — assessment and multimodal management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/adhd-across-the-lifespan) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on school-age ADHD: multi-informant assessment, differentials, stimulant and atomoxetine/guanfacine options with monitoring, MTA logic, SUD and future (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Autism spectrum disorder — assessment to irritability management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/autism-spectrum-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ASD criteria, differentials, early intervention evidence, irritability pharmacotherapy with monitoring, and transition/capacity framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Language and communication disorders — DLD, SPCD and SLT-first care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/language-and-communication-disorders) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on language vs speech vs pragmatics, DLD/CATALISE, SLT evidence, Lidcombe, comorbidity and differentials. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Paediatric psychopharmacology — SSRI, ADHD and antipsychotic safety (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/paediatric-psychopharmacology) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating SSRI black-box consent, fluoxetine dosing, ADHD stimulant monitoring, and youth antipsychotic metabolic safety with landmark trial literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — school refusal and school anxiety - [School refusal and school anxiety — functional analysis, CBT and return-to-school (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/school-refusal-and-school-anxiety) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on adolescent school refusal with social-evaluative and tangible-reward functions: formulation, CBT, graded return, pharmacotherapy evidence, monitoring. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — service interface - [Transition from CAMHS to adult services — managed transition plan (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/transition-from-camhs-to-adult-services) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on CAMHS–adult boundary: transfer vs transition, dual-threshold gap, managed transition package, ADHD/depression medication bridge, capacity, TRACK/MILESTONE anch (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — specific learning disorder - [Specific learning disorder — domains, identification and multiagency plan (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/specific-learning-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on specific learning disorder: definition, domains, identification science, mechanisms and educational management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — youth self-harm and suicide - [Youth self-harm — assessment, safety planning, family/school, and disposition (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/youth-self-harm-and-suicide) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on youth self-harm continuum, private interview and family work, safety planning, school interface, DBT-A/family evidence, and CAMHS disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry - [Autoimmune encephalitis presenting as first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/autoimmune-encephalitis-and-organic-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on anti-NMDAR/autoimmune encephalitis red flags, work-up, immunotherapy, and psychiatry's role in FEP interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cardiac psychiatry — post-ACS depression, trials, safety (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cardiac-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on post-ACS depression, AHA risk framing, SADHART/CREATE/ENRICHD literacy, SSRI dosing with dual antiplatelets, and beta-blocker myth correction. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Delirium diagnosis, work-up, and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/delirium) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on delirium: CAM/hypoactive miss, causes, non-drug first care, limited antipsychotics with trial evidence, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Dementia and major NCD — assessment, BPSD, and pharmacotherapy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dementia-and-major-ncd) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on major NCD/DLB phenotype, delirium superimposition, antipsychotic caution, AChEI/memantine, and Appelbaum capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Demoralisation vs adjustment vs MDD in medical illness (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/demoralisation-and-adjustment-to-illness) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on demoralisation vs adjustment vs MDD, DS/DS-II, DHD, dignity/MCP/CALM, Rayner antidepressant logic, and C-L disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Endocrine psychiatry: thyroid, Cushing, Addison, and steroids (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/endocrine-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on endocrine psychiatry covering syndrome map, Cushing depression, steroid psychosis, AI crisis, lithium–thyroid, and residual prognosis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [FND in the medical setting — C-L ward MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/functional-neurological-disorder-cl) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on hospital FND: rule-in diagnosis, liaison explanation, team language, Physio4FMD/CODES-era pathways, and safety-nets. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [HD depression, irritability, suicide risk, and VMAT2 interface (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/huntington-disease-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on HD neuropsychiatry, suicide, irritability algorithms, and VMAT2 cautions. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Long COVID neuropsychiatry — assessment, pacing and the disability letter (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/long-covid-neuropsychiatry) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on long COVID neuropsychiatry: WHO, NICE and RECOVER definitions, post-exertional malaise screening, defensible exclusion work-up, the graded-exercise (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-26) - [Lupus psychosis and attribution in NPSLE (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/sle-and-autoimmune-neuropsychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on lupus psychosis, ACR syndromes, attribution, EULAR-aligned management, and family communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mild cognitive impairment — diagnosis, conversion, and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mild-cognitive-impairment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on MCI/mild NCD vs major NCD, reversible factors, conversion literacy, lifestyle care, and AChEI non-indication in MCI. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MS depression, suicide risk, PBA, and steroid mania (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/multiple-sclerosis-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on MS depression, suicide, PBA, steroid mania, and joint neurology care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Normal pressure hydrocephalus and reversible dementias — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/nph-and-reversible-dementias) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on iNPH triad, Relkin/DESH pathway, Clarfield reversible-dementia epidemiology, B12/medication review, and shunt counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [PD psychosis, depression, and agonist-related ICD (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/parkinson-disease-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on PD psychosis, dopamine-agonist ICD, depression, and joint neurology care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Perinatal psychiatry on the maternity ward: PPP, OCD, lithium, and disposition (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/perinatal-medical-cl) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on hospital perinatal CL: PPP vs OCD, emergency dual-risk care, lithium (Patorno), Bergink treatment framing, and MBU disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Postictal psychosis and interictal depression after seizure cluster (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/epilepsy-and-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on postictal psychosis, NDDI-E depression, AED behavioural effects, and psychotropics in epilepsy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psycho-oncology: depression, interactions, delirium, and capacity (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psycho-oncology) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psycho-oncology: MDD vs demoralisation vs steroid toxicity vs delirium, SMaRT collaborative care, tamoxifen–CYP2D6 trap, Agar palliative delirium evidence, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Rapidly progressive dementia and prion disease (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/prion-disease-and-rapidly-progressive-dementias) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on rapidly progressive dementia: the tempo rule, the treatable-causes-first sieve, correct interpretation of CSF 14-3-3 and RT-QuIC, MRI and EEG perfor (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-26) - [SSD, illness anxiety, and chronic pain dual diagnosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/pain-psychiatry-and-somatic-symptom) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on SSD vs IAD, PHQ-15, CBT evidence, SNRI/TCA caution, and opioid dual-diagnosis principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Stroke psychiatry — PSD, location myth, capacity (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stroke-and-post-stroke-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on post-stroke depression, Carson location myth, SSRI monitoring with dual antiplatelets, FLAME vs FOCUS/AFFINITY/EFFECTS, and decision-specific capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [TBI psychiatry — depression, aggression, capacity (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/traumatic-brain-injury-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on post-TBI depression, aggression ladder including beta-blockers, personality change framing, and decision-specific capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry — abnormal illness behaviour - [Abnormal illness behaviour and the sick role — C-L MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/abnormal-illness-behaviour) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on Pilowsky AIB, Parsons sick role, mapping to SSD/IAD, CHAMP/Barsky CBT, Henningsen principles, and non-dualistic C-L care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — burns and critical illness psychiatry - [Self-inflicted burns with depression and evolving PTSD risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/burns-and-critical-illness-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on self-inflicted burns, depression, trauma symptoms, capacity, and evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — capacity and consent - [Capacity assessment for surgical refusal after psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/capacity-and-informed-consent) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on decision-specific capacity, four abilities, assessment method, MHA vs capacity interface, and emergency/substitute pathways for surgical refusal in psychosis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry - [Recurrent HE and liver transplant listing psychosocial evaluation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/hepatic-and-transplant-psychiatry-advanced) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating HE classification/management with advanced liver transplant psychosocial evaluation, alcohol-associated disease, depression, and adherence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — transplant and ICU psychiatry - [Liver transplant candidate with depression and prior alcohol use (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/transplant-and-icu-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on transplant psychosocial evaluation, alcohol-associated disease, depression, adherence, and evidence anchors (SIPAT/ISHLT, Dew meta-analyses). (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry - [Acute agitation and rapid tranquillisation ladder (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/acute-agitation-and-rapid-tranquillisation) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on acute agitation: de-escalation, RT ladder with combination ban, TREC/ANZ agent logic, capacity/least-restrictive care, monitoring and documentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Acute agitation and toxidrome emergency — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychiatric-emergencies) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychiatric emergency: safety, medical mimics, RT ladder with the IM olanzapine–parenteral benzodiazepine ban, serotonin vs NMS thinking, capacity/least-restri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Acute behavioural disturbance and contested excited delirium (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/excited-delirium-and-acute-behavioural-disturbance) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ABD-first framing, hyperthermia, prone restraint risk, droperidol/ketamine pathways, combination ban, capacity and disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Deliberate self-poisoning with mixed psychotropics (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/overdose-and-toxicology-for-psychiatrists) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on mixed TCA/benzo/possible paracetamol OD: ABCDE, QRS/bicarbonate, charcoal/airway, flumazenil caution, NAC thinking, post-OD risk and means restriction. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Lithium toxicity — acute-on-chronic emergency (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/lithium-toxicity) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on chronic/acute-on-chronic lithium toxicity: interactions, EXTRIP, supportive care, SILENT risk, restart decision. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Neuroleptic malignant syndrome diagnosis and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on NMS: Gurrera-style criteria, differential, stop-and-support care, adjunct evidence, and rechallenge. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Serotonin toxicity recognition and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/serotonin-syndrome) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on serotonin toxicity: Hunter criteria, MAOI+tramadol trap, benzodiazepines and cyproheptadine doses, cooling, SS vs NMS, disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — absconding and missing patients - [Absconding from acute ward with suicide risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/absconding-and-missing-patients) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on missing detained inpatient with psychosis and suicide risk — definitions, immediate response, formulation, prevention evidence, post-return care, NCISH off-war (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — self-harm and crisis - [Self-harm presentation — psychosocial assessment and crisis aftercare (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/self-harm-and-crisis-intervention) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on self-harm vs NSSI vs attempt, psychosocial assessment, safety planning, brief interventions, therapy evidence, and disposition after hospital-treated self-harm (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — suicide risk - [Suicide risk assessment and safety planning after overdose (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/suicide-risk-assessment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on post-overdose suicide risk assessment, safety planning, means restriction, disposition, post-crisis peak risk, and lithium/clozapine anti-suicide evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — violence risk - [Violence risk assessment after named threats in first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/violence-risk-assessment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on violence risk assessment in untreated first-episode psychosis with substance use, weapons, named victim, SPJ formulation, and documentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — FII / medical child abuse - [Fabricated or induced illness — recognition, safeguarding, and forensic role (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/munchausen-by-proxy-and-fabricated-illness) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on fabricated or induced illness covering terminology, red flags, safeguarding, differential, and forensic opinion limits without invented statutes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — arson and fire-setting - [Psychotic arson of the family home (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/arson-and-fire-setting) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychotic arson: terminology triad, epidemiology, responsibility analysis, temporal triad, suicide and fire safety, specialist treatment principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — civil - [Civil forensic psychiatry — testamentary capacity and disability IME (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/civil-forensic-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering testamentary capacity, undue influence, deathbed delirium, and psychiatric disability IME method without invented statutes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — expert evidence - [Expert evidence and forensic report writing (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/expert-evidence-and-report-writing) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on expert role ethics, forensic assessment method, report architecture, testimony craft, and classic pitfalls without invented statutes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — fitness and criminal responsibility - [Fitness to stand trial and mental impairment defence (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/fitness-to-stand-trial-and-criminal-responsibility) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on fitness versus criminal responsibility, Presser/Pritchard/Dusky-mapped assessment, restoration, mental impairment analysis, and forensic report ethics without (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — homicide and mental disorder - [Homicide during untreated first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/homicide-and-mental-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychotic homicide in untreated FEP: epidemiology humility, responsibility analysis, temporal triad, suicide risk, secure pathway and prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — mental health law - [Involuntary admission vs capacity pathway and CTO decision (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mental-health-law-and-involuntary-treatment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on involuntary treatment principles, capacity interface, least restrictive care, CTO evidence (OCTET/Cochrane), rights, and jurisdiction caution without inventing (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — morbid jealousy and erotomania - [Delusional jealousy with partner assault and alcohol dependence (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/morbid-jealousy-and-erotomania) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on morbid/delusional jealousy with alcohol, IPV, child exposure, and treatment/risk planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — prison mental health - [Prison mental health — reception crisis and care pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/prison-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on prison reception: suicide, psychosis, withdrawal, dual diagnosis, segregation harms, equivalence of care, and post-release risk principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — risk assessment - [Forensic risk assessment for leave and step-down (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/risk-assessment-in-forensic-settings) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on forensic SPJ risk assessment for leave/step-down, static vs dynamic vs protective factors, actuarial limits, scenarios, and report structure. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — sexual offending - [Sexual offending — assessment, risk, and treatment principles (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/sexual-offending) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on sexual-offending assessment, Static/dynamic risk, motivation–facilitation formulation, RNR treatment, and report structure without sensational content. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — stalking and harassment - [Stalking and harassment — assessment and multi-domain management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stalking-and-harassment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on rejected ex-intimate stalking, multi-domain risk, parallel victim/stalker management, and protective duties. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — therapeutic security - [Therapeutic security — placement and step-down (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/therapeutic-security) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on therapeutic security domains, secure care levels, DUNDRUM-style placement, long-stay step-down, and discharge outcomes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — victimology - [Victimology and trauma in forensic settings — secondary victimisation and IPV pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/victimology-and-trauma) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on secondary victimisation, IPV safety, trauma nosology, and stepped management without invented statutes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — young offenders - [Young offenders — detention reception and multi-system plan (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/young-offenders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on youth detention reception: suicide, ADHD/SUD/trauma, Moffitt framing, isolation harms, MST/FFT, multi-agency care, throughcare. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — EEG and clinical neurophysiology - [EEG and clinical neurophysiology in psychiatry — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/eeg-and-clinical-neurophysiology) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychiatric EEG indications, NCSE, clozapine, research biomarkers, and anti-NMDA EEG literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — attachment - [MEQ: Attachment theory — Strange Situation, AAI, RAD/DSED, and clinical application](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/attachment-theory-and-early-relationships) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering Bowlby constructs, SSP/AAI classification, style vs RAD/DSED, BEIP/AACAP management principles, and rejection of coercive attachment therapies. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — basic neuroscience for psychiatry - [Basic neuroscience for psychiatry — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/basic-neuroscience-for-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on multilevel neuroscience, LTP, dopamine pathways, methods critique, and syndrome translation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — behavioural science - [Learning theory applied to panic and avoidance (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/learning-theory-and-behavioural-science) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating classical/operant learning, extinction/relapse, inhibitory-learning exposure design, and safety limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — biostatistics for psychiatry exams - [Biostatistics calculations from a psychiatry abstract (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/biostatistics-for-psychiatry-exams) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ on ARR/NNT, RR vs OR, p-value definition, CI reading, and base-rate dependence of PPV. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — cognitive psychology - [Cognitive psychology applied to depression, panic, and psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cognitive-psychology-for-psychiatry) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating working memory, overgeneral memory, Beck/Clark models, and schizophrenia cognition/social cognition with assessment and intervention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — epidemiologic methods for psychiatry - [Epidemiologic measures and inference in psychiatry (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/epidemiology-methods-for-psychiatry) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ on frequency measures, RR/OR/PAF, bias families, screening base rates, and causal language. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — history of psychiatry - [MEQ: History of psychiatry — landmarks, reform, and modern practice](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/history-of-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on historiography landmarks, psychopharmacology, deinstitutionalisation, DSM-III, and Rosenhan critique for fellowship teaching. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neuroimaging in psychiatry - [Neuroimaging in psychiatry — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/neuroimaging-in-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on clinical vs research neuroimaging, red flags, BOLD limits, landmark structural evidence, and family counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neurotransmitters receptors signalling - [Neurotransmitters and psychotropic targets (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/neurotransmitters-receptors-and-signalling) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on transmitter systems, receptor maps, adaptive cascades, toxidromes and emerging non-D2 mechanisms. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — personality science - [Personality theory in formulation and nosology (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/personality-theory-for-psychiatrists) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating trait theory, AMPD/ICD-11 dimensional nosology, formulation, and safety/ethics pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — prevention and early intervention - [Prevention and early intervention — district design MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/prevention-and-early-intervention) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating Gordon/Rose frameworks, indicated depression and UHR care, EIS package, and implementation realism. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychiatric classification - [MEQ: DSM-5-TR vs ICD-11 classification for a complex dual-diagnosis presentation](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychiatric-classification-dsm5tr-icd11) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on classification purposes, ICD-11 vs DSM personality models, complex PTSD, and reliability-validity-utility with dual-system coding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychiatric genetics and epigenetics - [Psychiatric genetics and epigenetics — family counselling MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychiatric-genetics-and-epigenetics) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating heritability concepts, family counselling, GWAS/PRS limits, 22q11.2DS, and ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychological and neuropsychological testing - [Design a cognitive assessment pathway for complex presentations (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychological-and-neuropsychological-testing) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on screens vs batteries, MoCA caveats, NP referral, schizophrenia cognition evidence, and communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology - [Psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology — MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychoneuroendocrinology-and-psychoimmunology) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on HPA axis, glucocorticoid models, cytokine–brain signalling, investigation limits, prolactin, and clinical application. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — rating scales and measurement-based care - [Design and defend a measurement-based care pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/rating-scales-and-measurement-based-care) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on MBC workflow, PHQ-9/GAD-7 interpretation, clinician scales, evidence, and psychometrics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — research methods and study design - [Choosing and defending study designs in psychiatry (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/research-methods-and-study-design) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ on design–question matching, bias threats, and CONSORT/STROBE/COREQ reporting for psychiatry research scenarios. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social determinants of mental health - [Social determinants of mental health — multi-level MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/social-determinants-of-mental-health) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating SDMH frameworks, gradient, ACE/poverty mechanisms, Rose/Gordon prevention, and clinical multi-level planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social psychology - [Social psychology applied to family EE, teams, and stigma (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/social-psychology-and-group-dynamics) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating EE/attributions, social influence types, stigma interventions, and ethics of authority research. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry - [Catatonia recognition and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/catatonia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on catatonia: DSM-5-TR criteria, Bush-Francis, lorazepam pathway, ECT triggers, complications. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cultural concepts of distress, the CFI and dhat syndrome (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/culture-bound-syndromes) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on cultural concepts of distress: the retirement of the culture-bound syndrome category, assessment of a brain-fag-type presentation with the Cultural (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [Functional neurological disorder — diagnosis and MDT care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/functional-neurological-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on FND rule-in diagnosis, communication, Physio4FMD/CODES-era treatment, and differentials. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — DID and dissociative amnesia - [DID and dissociative amnesia — assessment, differential and phase-oriented management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dissociative-identity-and-amnesia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on DID and dissociative amnesia/fugue: organic exclusion, psychosis/BPD differentials, DES/SCID-D, suicide risk, ISSTD phases, TOP DD evidence quality, comorbidit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD - [Body dysmorphic disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/body-dysmorphic-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adult BDD: differential, risk, CBT-BDD/ERP elements, high-dose SSRI, cosmetic non-collusion, insight. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Hoarding disorder — assessment, differential and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/hoarding-and-related-disorders) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adult hoarding disorder: differential vs OCD/squalor, SI-R/CIR, capacity and fire risk, specialised CBT, limited medication evidence, multiagency ca (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Obsessive-compulsive disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adult OCD: differential, Y-BOCS, ERP, high-dose SSRI, accommodation, augmentation and Simpson trial logic. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD / BFRB - [Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/trichotillomania-and-excoriation-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on TTM/SPD: OCRD placement, differential, HRT, adult NAC vs paediatric null, medical complications. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Generalised anxiety disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/generalised-anxiety-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on moderate-severe GAD: criteria-based diagnosis, differentials, CBT, SSRI dosing, benzo cautions, pregabalin/buspirone, depression comorbidity and sui (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Panic disorder and agoraphobia — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/panic-disorder-and-agoraphobia) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on panic disorder with agoraphobia: medical exclusion, dual diagnosis coding, CBT with interoceptive/situational exposure, SSRI dosing, short-term benz (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Selective mutism — school silence and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/selective-mutism) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on classic school-entry selective mutism: DSM criteria and duration traps, language/hearing exclusions, behavioural school-inclusive care, fluoxetine a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Separation anxiety disorder — school refusal and adult under-recognition (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/separation-anxiety-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on child SeAD with school refusal and comorbid adult SeAD in a parent: criteria and dual duration thresholds, family-based CBT, SSRI dosing, risk, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Social anxiety disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/social-anxiety-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on moderate-severe social anxiety disorder: criteria-based diagnosis, differentials, CBT ingredients, SSRI dosing, alcohol safety behaviour, depression (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Specific phobia — assessment and exposure-first management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/specific-phobia) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on blood-injection-injury and situational specific phobias: criteria, applied tension, exposure/OST, limited meds, healthcare avoidance and comorbid de (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — bipolar and related disorders - [Bipolar I disorder — acute mania and maintenance (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/bipolar-i-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on first manic episode bipolar I: criteria, risk/legal status, acute lithium/SGA or valproate plan with monitoring, STEP-BD antidepressant lesson, BALANCE mainten (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [First manic episode and bipolar I initiation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/bipolar-affective-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on first manic episode: risk and medical exclusion, differential including substance-induced mania, acute pharmacotherapy with monitoring, BALANCE/lith (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Missed bipolar II, antidepressant monotherapy, and polarity-safe rebuild (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/bipolar-ii-and-cyclothymia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on bipolar II recognition after unipolar misdiagnosis, hypomania criteria, STEP-BD antidepressant limits, quetiapine/lithium/lamotrigine pathways, and long-term p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mixed features crisis and rapid-cycling reformulation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mixed-features-and-rapid-cycling) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on mixed features mania, rapid cycling, antidepressant monotherapy harm, lithium/SGA re-initiation, thyroid review, and STEP-BD/BALANCE-informed planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — clinical high risk / attenuated psychosis - [Clinical high risk and attenuated psychosis — assessment to stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/clinical-high-risk-and-attenuated-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on clinical high risk: UHR boxes, conversion rates, CAARMS/SIPS, stepped indicated prevention, omega-3 equipoise, and escalation to FEP. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — dissociative disorders - [Dissociative disorders — assessment, differential and phase-oriented management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dissociative-disorders) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on suspected DID/complex dissociation: differentials, DES/SCID-D, suicide risk, ISSTD phases, TOP DD evidence quality, medication for comorbidity, CBT (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — early psychosis pathway - [First-episode psychosis pathway — assessment to recovery (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/first-episode-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on the first-episode psychosis pathway: DUP, organic exclusion, low-dose antipsychotic initiation, OPUS/RAISE multi-element care, maintenance duration and cannabi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — factitious disorder and malingering - [Factitious disorder vs malingering — assessment, ethics and non-collusive management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/factitious-disorder-and-malingering) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on hospital factitious disorder: nosology, Bass/Halligan assessment principles, Eastwood management evidence limits, ethics without collusion, comorbidity treatme (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — feeding and eating disorders - [ARFID — diagnosis, medical risk, and specialised treatment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adolescent ARFID: mixed sensory/fear presentation, medical instability, refeeding, CBT-AR/adapted FBT, limits of pharmacotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Pica and rumination — medical risk, discrimination, and first-line treatment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/pica-and-rumination-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay combining pica with iron deficiency and lead risk, and adult rumination misdiagnosed as GORD with diaphragmatic breathing and baclofen. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — impulse control - [Intermittent explosive disorder — ED assault and dual diagnosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/intermittent-explosive-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on IED with alcohol use and IPV risk: operational diagnosis, differentials, acute safety, CBT and fluoxetine plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Kleptomania and pyromania — retail arrest and arson differential (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/kleptomania-and-pyromania) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on kleptomania diagnosis/treatment and pyromania exclusions with public-safety planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders - [Major depressive disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/major-depressive-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on moderate-severe recurrent MDD: risk and medical exclusion, differential including bipolar and alcohol, first-line pharmacotherapy with monitoring, p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Melancholic vs atypical features — diagnosis and treatment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/melancholic-and-atypical-specifiers) — FRANZCP-style MEQ contrasting melancholic and atypical feature specifiers: criteria hinge, differentials, ECT for severe melancholia, MAOI historical evidence and safety, pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychotic depression — acute management and evidence (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychotic-depression) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychotic depression: diagnosis, differentials, suicide risk, combination AD+AP (STOP-PD), ECT thresholds, STOP-PD II continuation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Seasonal and atypical depression — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/seasonal-and-atypical-depression) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on winter seasonal MDD and atypical reverse vegetative features: specifier criteria, light therapy, fluoxetine/SSRI option, anticipatory bupropion XL, CBT-SAD, bi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Treatment-resistant depression — sequential management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/treatment-resistant-depression) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on TRD: pseudo-resistance critique, reassessment, adequate trials, lithium/ECT thresholds, psychotherapy and STARD sequencing. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders / women's mental health - [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on PMDD: prospective confirmation, PME differential, SSRI continuous vs luteal dosing, drospirenone/EE, GnRH chemical menopause before surgery, pregnancy planning (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — perinatal - [Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — assessment and emergency pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/perinatal-mood-and-anxiety-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on postpartum psychosis: diagnosis, dual risk assessment, MBU/admission, Bergink-informed acute treatment, ECT threshold, and recurrence counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Postpartum psychosis — emergency assessment and treatment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/postpartum-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on postpartum psychosis: diagnosis, dual risk, MBU/admission, Bergink-informed treatment, ECT, recurrence prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — personality disorders - [Antisocial personality disorder — dual diagnosis crisis and risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/antisocial-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on ASPD with stimulant use and IPV threat: operational diagnosis, psychopathy/BPD discriminators, risk formulation, multi-agency safety, and honest tre (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Avoidant personality disorder — criteria, differentials and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/avoidant-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on avoidant personality disorder: DSM criteria, SAD continuum, schizoid/ASD differentials, post-rejection risk, CBT/schema plan, SSRI for comorbidity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Borderline personality disorder — crisis assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/borderline-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on BPD crisis: risk formulation, differentials including bipolar and substance use, least-restrictive crisis care, DBT/MBT structure, and limited pharm (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cluster A and C personality — differentials and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cluster-a-and-cluster-c-personality) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on avoidant PD with OCPD traits: SAD/ASD/schizoid differentials, CBT/schema plan, limited SSRI use, ICD-11 severity framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Dependent personality disorder — criteria, risk and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dependent-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on dependent personality disorder: DSM ≥5/8 criteria, AVPD/BPD differentials, post-separation risk and IPV, CBT/schema plan, SSRI for comorbidity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Histrionic personality disorder — criteria, differentials and frame-based care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/histrionic-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on histrionic personality disorder: DSM criteria, construct validity pointer status, BPD/NPD/mania differentials, risk after theatrical crisis, psychot (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [ICD-11 dimensional personality disorder — diagnostic formulation and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/personality-disorder-icd11-dimensional) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ICD-11 dimensional PD diagnosis, differentials, risk, severity-guided psychotherapy, and limited medication. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Narcissistic and Cluster B spectrum — crisis, formulation and management limits (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/narcissistic-and-cluster-b-spectrum) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on NPD/Cluster B spectrum: formulation, suicide risk after narcissistic injury, countertransference, management limits, TFP-N/schema/GPM options. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Paranoid personality disorder — workplace grievance and risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/paranoid-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on PPD with workplace grievance and alcohol use: operational diagnosis, key differentials, mechanisms, risk/alliance, and evidence-humble treatment pla (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizotypal personality disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/schizotypal-personality-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on STPD: criteria and differentials including schizophrenia and ASD, risk/conversion monitoring, alliance-first psychosocial care, limited pharmacother (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis - [Negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia — primary vs secondary and treatment honesty (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/negative-and-cognitive-symptoms-of-schizophrenia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on primary vs secondary negatives, SANS/PANSS/MATRICS, limited pharmacotherapy evidence, cariprazine/clozapine nuance, cognitive remediation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Treatment-resistant schizophrenia — TRRIP and clozapine pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on TRS: pseudo-resistance critique, LAI before label, TRRIP, clozapine core, ultra-TRS and ECT. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis rehabilitation - [Psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis — multi-component package (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychosocial-rehabilitation-in-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis: recovery constructs, IPS, family PE, cognitive remediation, ACT/ICM, PORT, Slade abuses. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychotic disorders - [Delusional disorder — diagnosis, risk and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/delusional-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on delusional disorder with mixed persecutory and jealous themes: criteria, differentials, Othello risk, engagement, antipsychotic plan, Cochrane evidence honesty (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [First-episode schizophrenia — assessment and initial management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on first-episode psychosis: risk and medical exclusion, differential diagnosis, antipsychotic initiation with monitoring, early intervention evidence, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizoaffective disorder — diagnosis and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/schizoaffective-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on schizoaffective bipolar type: longitudinal criteria, differentials, suicide risk, antipsychotic plus mood-stabiliser strategy, LAI/adherence, InterSePT and TRR (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizophreniform and brief psychotic disorder — duration, prognosis and FEP care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/schizophreniform-and-brief-psychotic-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on schizophreniform vs brief psychosis duration, good prognostic features, organic/substance differentials, FEP-style treatment, and follow-up instability. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement - [Reactive attachment and DSED — nosology, residual adult risk and caregiving-first care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/reactive-attachment-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ bridging childhood DSED/RAD nosology with transition-age residual risk, adult residual formulation after early deprivation, APSAC refusal of coercive therapies, a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — secondary / organic psychosis - [Psychotic disorder due to another medical condition — assessment to management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychosis-due-to-medical-condition) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on medical-cause psychosis: differential, tiered work-up, imaging/LP thresholds, cause-directed treatment with cautious antipsychotic, and AE red-flag contrast. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related - [Illness anxiety disorder — assessment and stepped management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/illness-anxiety-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adult illness anxiety disorder: nosology, CBT, SSRI, collaborative care, suicide risk. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related disorders - [Somatic symptom disorder — criteria, assessment and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/somatic-symptom-disorder) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adult SSD: criteria pivot, differential, PHQ-15, stepped care, CBT evidence, pharmacotherapy humility, anti-iatrogenesis. FRANZCP-primary, globally (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — substance/medication-induced psychosis - [Substance-induced psychosis — timeline, conversion and dual care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/substance-induced-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on substance-induced psychosis: DSM criteria and discriminators, assessment, named antipsychotic plan, Starzer/Murrie conversion risk, and integrated dual care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related - [Adjustment disorders — diagnosis, risk and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/adjustment-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on adjustment disorder after job loss: criteria vs MDD/PTSD, suicide risk nuance, brief interventions, selective pharmacotherapy, occupational activation, ICD-11 (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Grief and prolonged grief disorder — criteria, differential and CGT plan (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/grief-and-prolonged-grief-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on PGD after child loss: DSM-5-TR vs ICD-11, differential from MDD, suicide/reunion risk, CGT ingredients, selective SSRI, alcohol and culture. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related disorders - [Complex PTSD — diagnosis, differential and phase-based management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/complex-ptsd-and-trauma-informed-care) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ICD-11 complex PTSD: DSO triad, BPD differential, ITQ/PCL-5, STAIR sequencing, DBT-PTSD/TF therapies, SSRI dosing, and trauma-informed care principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [PTSD and acute stress disorder — assessment and trauma-focused management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/ptsd-and-acute-stress) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on PTSD after occupational trauma: criteria and differentials, trauma-informed assessment, PE/CPT/TF-CBT/EMDR, SSRI/SNRI dosing, prazosin equipoise, al (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry - [Challenging behaviour and PBS — functional analysis to limited medication (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/challenging-behaviour-and-pbs) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on challenging behaviour definition, functional analysis, PBS, NICE NG11, Tyrer trial, and deprescribing/monitoring of antipsychotics in intellectual disability. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Epilepsy in intellectual disability — peri-ictal behaviour to SUDEP (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/epilepsy-and-id) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on epilepsy in intellectual disability: McGrother epidemiology, peri-ictal formulation, Kerr-aligned joint care, seizure-aware psychotropics, SUDEP counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychiatric disorders in intellectual disability — dual diagnosis MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychiatric-disorders-in-intellectual-disability) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on dual diagnosis: overshadowing, modified presentation, DC-LD, hierarchical assessment, and evidence-based psychotropic caution with adaptations. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — Down syndrome - [Down syndrome and mental health (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/down-syndrome-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on depression versus dementia in Down syndrome, medical mimics, APP mechanism, DSQIID/CAMDEX tools and management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — genetic syndromes - [Behavioural phenotypes and genetic syndromes (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/behavioural-phenotypes-genetic-syndromes) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering probabilistic behavioural phenotypes, 22q11.2DS/VCFS psychosis, comparative syndrome phenotypes, investigations and start-low go-slow antipsychotic princ (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — neurodevelopmental dual diagnosis - [Autism and ID dual diagnosis — assessment to behaviour and epilepsy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/autism-and-id-comorbidity) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on autism–ID dual diagnosis: relative developmental rule, AAC, epilepsy, PBS, and irritability pharmacotherapy contrasted with Tyrer ID aggression RCT. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — capacity and supported decision-making - [Capacity and supported decision-making in ID (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/capacity-and-supported-decision-making-id) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on decision-specific capacity in intellectual disability, supported decision-making, UNCRPD Article 12, guardianship principles, and pathway branching for electiv (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — forensic dual disability - [Offending and intellectual disability (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/offending-and-intellectual-disability) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on offending and intellectual disability covering epidemiology method traps, suggestibility, fitness, risk limits, RNR-adapted treatment, and disposition principl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — neurodevelopmental - [Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder — diagnosis, neurobehaviour and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on FASD diagnostic systems, neurobehavioural profile, differentials, secondary disability prevention, comorbidity pharmacotherapy principles, and prevention couns (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Fragile X syndrome — genetics, phenotype and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/fragile-x-syndrome) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on FXS allele classes, FMRP loss vs RNA toxicity, behavioural phenotype, molecular diagnosis, cascade counselling, and comorbidity-focused management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Alzheimer disease - [Alzheimer disease — diagnosis, enhancers, and BPSD care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/alzheimer-disease) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on Alzheimer disease: McKhann probable AD, biomarkers caution, donepezil/memantine dosing with ECG caution, DICE BPSD, capacity and care. FRANZCP-primary, globall (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Lewy body dementias - [Dementia with Lewy bodies — diagnosis and safe prescribing (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dementia-with-lewy-bodies-and-parkinson) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on DLB: core features, 1-year rule, neuroleptic sensitivity, ChEI dosing, RBD, biomarkers. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — addiction interface - [Late-life substance use — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/late-life-substance-use) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-life substance use: alcohol plus chronic BZD, falls, bereavement late-onset pattern, withdrawal management, thiamine, deprescribing, suicide lethality, an (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Late-life anxiety disorders — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/late-life-anxiety-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-life GAD: formulation, GAD-7, suicide risk, SSRI with hyponatraemia/diuretic caution, CBT evidence (Stanley), Beers benzodiazepine deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — capacity, guardianship and end of life - [Capacity, guardianship and goals of care in dementia (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/capacity-guardianship-end-of-life) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on capacity in dementia, fluctuating delirium risk, enduring powers, family conflict, ACP, and palliative psychiatry. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — delirium and acute cognitive syndromes - [Delirium in older adults — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/delirium-in-older-adults) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on geriatric delirium: CAM, hypoactive miss, multifactorial causes, multicomponent care, avoid benzos, low-dose AP carefully, capacity and disposition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — dementia neuropsychiatry - [BPSD — assessment, non-drug care and antipsychotic risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/behavioural-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on BPSD: DICE assessment, delirium/pain differentials, non-drug and pain protocols, cautious risperidone use with black-box harms, CATIE-AD and DART-AD implicatio (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — elder abuse and vulnerability - [Elder abuse in dementia caregiving (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/elder-abuse-and-vulnerability) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on elder abuse subtypes, private assessment, capacity, multi-agency safeguarding, and disposition in dementia caregiving. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — falls polypharmacy frailty - [Falls, polypharmacy and frailty in old-age psychiatry (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/falls-polypharmacy-and-frailty) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on falls, polypharmacy and frailty at the old-age psychiatry interface: Fried/Rockwood, FRIDs, multifactorial prevention, deprescribing, antipsychotic mortality l (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — grief and loss - [Bereavement in later life — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/bereavement-in-later-life) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-life bereavement: definitions, duration clocks, PGD vs MDD, suicide risk in widowers, Shear 2014 CGT, selective pharmacotherapy, practical care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — mood disorders - [Late-life bipolar disorder — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/late-life-bipolar-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-life bipolar: EOBD continuation, lithium toxicity risk with NSAID/thiazide, GERI-BD-informed mania treatment, suicide lethality/means, ISBD lithium monito (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Late-life depression — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/late-life-depression) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-life depression: suicide lethality and means, vascular phenotype, depression-related cognitive complaints, SSRI start with hyponatraemia monitoring, colla (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — neurocognitive disorders - [Frontotemporal dementia — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/frontotemporal-dementia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on bvFTD: Rascovsky features, psychiatric misdiagnosis trap, gene triad, C9orf72–ALS overlap, capacity/risk, non-drug care, SSRI/trazodone symptomatic options, AC (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/vascular-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on vascular cognitive impairment: stepwise plus subcortical features, criteria (NINDS-AIREN/VASCOG/VICCCS/DSM), imaging, SPRINT MIND-informed risk control, modest (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Young-onset dementia — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/young-onset-dementia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on young-onset dementia: under-65 definition, EOAD vs FTD spectrum, APP/PSEN1/PSEN2, work-up, capacity/working-age needs, donepezil when AD, antipsychotic mortali (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Prescribing psychotropics in older adults — safety and deprescribing (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/prescribing-in-older-adults) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on geriatric psychotropic safety: Beers/STOPP, PK/PD, antipsychotic black-box in dementia, deprescribing, SSRI-SIADH, QTc and falls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychosis - [Late-onset psychosis — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/late-onset-psychosis) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on late-onset / VLOSLP: Howard cut-offs, partition delusions, organic work-up, sensory impairment, low-dose antipsychotic, dementia mortality caution, cognitive f (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — residential care and systems of care - [Residential aged care psychiatry — behavioural crisis and prescribing (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/residential-aged-care-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on RAC psychiatry: multifactorial assessment, person-centred care, pain protocol, antipsychotic mortality evidence, deprescribing, chemical restraint, capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice — advocacy - [Advocacy, advance planning and the peer workforce (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/advocacy-in-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on advocacy at three levels: individual advocacy and advance planning, the evidence for psychiatric advance directives and joint crisis plans, carer co (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — clinical communication - [Break the news of a schizophrenia diagnosis and structure the conversation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/clinical-communication-and-interviewing) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on breaking bad news with SPIKES, micro-skills, emotional response, shared decision making, and documentation after a first-episode psychosis diagnosis discussion (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — critical appraisal and EBM - [Critical appraisal of an antidepressant RCT abstract (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/critical-appraisal-for-psychiatry-exams) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ on RCT validity, bias taxonomy, ARR/NNT calculation, and applicability in psychiatry. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice — epidemiology and public mental health - [Epidemiology and public mental health — service planning MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/epidemiology-and-public-mental-health) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating epidemiological measures, GBD burden, Rose/Gordon prevention, and treatment-gap service design. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice — psychological therapies - [Motivational interviewing in dual diagnosis engagement (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/motivational-interviewing) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating MI definition, spirit/skills, change-talk coding, evidence, and safety limits in dual diagnosis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional skills — mental state examination - [Structure and interpret a complete Mental State Examination (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mental-state-examination) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on complete MSE structure, worked psychosis pattern, organic discriminators, insight, and evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — boundary violations and sexual misconduct - [Boundary violations and sexual misconduct (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/boundary-violations-and-sexual-misconduct) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on crossing vs violation, slippery-slope self-management, historical SBV disclosure response, early warnings, and post-termination ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — complaint management and regulation - [Complaint management and professional regulation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/complaint-management-and-regulation) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on complaint vs claim vs regulation, open disclosure after suicide, second-victim support, recurrent complaint risk, and landmark evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health - [Cultural formulation for an Aboriginal man with depression and mistrust (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cultural-formulation-and-indigenous-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on CFI/OCF domains, culturally safe assessment of an Aboriginal man with depression and service mistrust, SEWB, family/AHW involvement, and evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — doctor health, burnout and impairment - [Doctor health, burnout and impairment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/doctor-health-and-burnout) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on Maslach burnout, differential from depression/impairment, registrar crisis management, organisation-directed interventions, and impaired colleague response. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — formulation - [MEQ: BPS and 4P formulation for first-episode psychosis with cannabis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/formulation-biopsychosocial-and-4ps) — FRANZCP-style MEQ requiring definition of formulation vs diagnosis, a full BPS×4P matrix for FEP with cannabis, mapped management plan, and evidence anchors (Engel/Macneil/Owen/CFI (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychological therapies - [DBT and third-wave therapies (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/dbt-and-third-wave-therapies) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on DBT structure, biosocial theory, evidence (including McMain), third-wave comparators, and stepped care when full DBT is unavailable. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MEQ: CBT formulation and treatment plan for panic with agoraphobia](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cbt-fundamentals-for-psychiatrists) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on Clark panic model, five-area formulation, session structure, behavioural experiments, and meds/risk integration for panic with agoraphobia. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychodynamic-and-supportive-psychotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on psychodynamic vs supportive definitions, techniques, T/CT, TFP/MBT evidence, and safety limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychosocial interventions - [Family intervention after first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/family-and-systemic-interventions) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on EE, family intervention for psychosis, engagement, and safety limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — spirituality and religion in psychiatry - [Spiritual assessment and boundaries after first-episode psychosis with religious content (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/spirituality-and-religion-in-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on R/S definitions, HOPE/FICA assessment, religious content in psychosis, boundaries, and evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — stigma, recovery and rights-based care - [Stigma, recovery and rights-based care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stigma-recovery-and-rights-based-care) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating stigma mapping, CHIME recovery planning, SDM for LAI vs oral, rights-based principles, and landmark evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — teaching and supervision skills - [Teaching and supervision skills for psychiatrists (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/teaching-and-supervision-skills) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on teaching/supervision definitions, Miller pyramid, WBA, feedback models, underperformance safety plan, and failure-to-fail. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — working with interpreters and CALD communities - [Interpreter-mediated assessment after overdose in a CALD woman (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/working-with-interpreters-and-cald) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on professional interpreters, refusal of child ad hoc interpreting, acute risk assessment via phone interpreter, workflow, and evidence anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology - [EPS spectrum and tardive dyskinesia management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/eps-and-tardive-dyskinesia) — FRANZCP-style MEQ spanning acute dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia with VMAT2 trial names. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ECT and neurostimulation - [Planning ECT for severe depression and discussing neurostimulation tiers (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/ect-and-neurostimulation) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering ECT indication, consent/cognition, placement/dosing, anaesthesia interface, continuation, and evidence-tiered alternatives. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SNRIs and NRIs - [SNRIs after SSRI failure — dosing, dual action and safety (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/snris-and-nris) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on SNRI switch after SSRI, venlafaxine dual-action dosing, BP/monitoring, discontinuation counselling, duloxetine pain niche and reboxetine evidence literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SSRIs - [SSRI selection, black box, QTc and discontinuation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/ssris) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on SSRI class prescribing: agent choice, black-box monitoring, QTc ceilings, and discontinuation syndrome. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antidepressants - [Choosing, monitoring and escalating antidepressants in treatment-resistant depression (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/antidepressants) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on antidepressant optimisation, STARD, augmentation, sexual SE, and MAOI safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antipsychotics - [Choosing and monitoring an antipsychotic in first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/antipsychotics) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on antipsychotic selection in FEP, monitoring, adequate trials, LAI/clozapine thresholds, and acute dystonia management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — anxiolytics and hypnotics - [Short-term anxiolytic choice, interactions and taper planning (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/anxiolytics-and-hypnotics) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on anxiolytic/hypnotic choice, opioid interaction, short-term use, non-GABAergic options, and taper. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — atypical and multimodal antidepressants - [Mirtazapine vs bupropion phenotype matching and combination literacy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mirtazapine-bupropion-and-multimodal) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on choosing between bupropion and mirtazapine, dosing, smoking niche, and combination evidence literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — benzodiazepine prescribing and tapering - [Benzodiazepine initiation, conversion and taper (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/benzodiazepine-prescribing-and-tapering) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on benzodiazepine prescribing craft: opioid synergy, diazepam substitution, taper scaffold, deprescribing and escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine - [Carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine: mania evidence, autoinduction, HLA and hyponatraemia (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/carbamazepine-and-oxcarbazepine) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on CBZ/OXC antimanic evidence, autoinduction, HLA-B1502, hyponatraemia, levels and interactions. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — clozapine - [Initiating clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/clozapine) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on clozapine entry criteria, initiation, monitoring, smoking interaction, and CIGH prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — cognitive enhancers - [Initiating and reviewing cognitive enhancers in Alzheimer disease (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cognitive-enhancers) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on AChEI/memantine initiation, monitoring, DOMINO-AD, and realistic counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — drug interactions and QTc - [Drug interactions, smoking and QTc risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/drug-interactions-and-qtc) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating CYP1A2 interactions, QTc stacking with macrolide and hypokalaemia, and TdP readiness. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — first-generation antipsychotics - [Choosing and monitoring a first-generation antipsychotic (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/first-generation-antipsychotics) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on FGA evidence, potency selection, monitoring, EPS emergencies, depot and TRS pathways. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — fitness to drive - [Psychotropics, sedation and driving (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychotropics-and-driving) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on BZD/zopiclone residual impairment, older-driver polypharmacy crash risk, counselling and documentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ketamine and esketamine - [Initiating ketamine/esketamine for treatment-resistant depression (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/ketamine-and-esketamine) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on TRD entry, esketamine/ketamine protocols, safety monitoring, and ECT comparison. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lamotrigine - [Lamotrigine initiation with valproate and OCP counselling (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/lamotrigine) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on lamotrigine polarity evidence, valproate-adjusted titration, OCP pharmacokinetics, SJS stop rules, and pregnancy hierarchy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lithium - [Initiating and monitoring lithium in bipolar I with suicide risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/lithium) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on lithium initiation, TDM, interactions, suicide evidence, and toxicity/EXTRIP. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — long-acting injectable antipsychotics - [Initiating a long-acting injectable antipsychotic (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/long-acting-injectable-antipsychotics) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on LAI indication, PRELAPSE/Tiihonen evidence, oral overlap, monitoring, and TRS boundary. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring - [Metabolic syndrome risk, monitoring and metformin after olanzapine (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/metabolic-syndrome-and-psychotropics) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating MetS criteria, agent ranking, ADA/APA monitoring, early intervention and the clozapine exception. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — monoamine oxidase inhibitors - [Initiating an irreversible MAOI safely in treatment-resistant depression (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/maois) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on MAOI initiation, tyramine, washouts, selegiline contrast optional, crisis differentials. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — mood stabilisers - [Mood stabiliser choice, lithium monitoring and pregnancy hierarchy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mood-stabilisers) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on mood stabiliser selection, lithium monitoring, valproate pregnancy hierarchy, lamotrigine titration, and lithium toxicity prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pharmacogenomics - [Pharmacogenomics in psychiatry (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/pharmacogenomics-in-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating HLA carbamazepine safety, commercial panel limits, CPIC CYP guidance, and trial literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — phototherapy and chronotherapy - [Bright light therapy and chronotherapy for winter depression (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/phototherapy-and-chronotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on BLT parameters, Can-SAD, safety, and chronotherapy escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pregnancy and lactation - [Perinatal psychopharmacology risk–benefit and class hierarchy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychopharmacology-in-pregnancy-and-lactation) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on perinatal psychopharmacology: untreated illness, valproate avoid, lithium shared decision, neonatal SSRI signals, lactation RID. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — rTMS, VNS and DBS - [Selecting and consenting rTMS, VNS or DBS for TRD (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/tms-vns-and-dbs) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on neurostimulation selection, rTMS/iTBS protocols, VNS and DBS evidence honesty, and ECT comparator. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — renal and hepatic disease - [Psychotropics in CKD and cirrhosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychotropics-in-renal-and-hepatic-disease) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on lithium in falling eGFR, depression in CKD/cirrhosis, BZD–HE risk, and EXTRIP. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — stimulants and ADHD medications - [Initiating, monitoring and switching ADHD pharmacotherapy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/stimulants-and-adhd-medications) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on adult ADHD medication choice, monitoring, NMA evidence, switching, and diversion/SUD risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy - [Behavioural activation for major depression (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/behavioural-activation) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating BA definition, model, technique, evidence, and safety limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cognitive analytic therapy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/cognitive-analytic-therapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on CAT definition, target procedures, phases/tools, landmark evidence, differentials, and fidelity pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mentalisation-based treatment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/mentalisation-based-treatment) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on MBT definition, pre-mentalising modes, structure/stance, landmark evidence, and stepped care when dual-format MBT is unavailable. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MEQ: ACT formulation and plan for anxiety with control agenda](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ACT definition, hexaflex, avoidance/fusion formulation, treatment sequence, combined care, and safety priorities. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MEQ: Couples therapy for depression with marital discord and safety rules](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/couples-therapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on couples therapy definition, models, depression and SUD evidence, IPV/safety, and combined care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MEQ: Designing and leading an outpatient group for depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/group-psychotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on group definition, selection, frame, leadership, and depression/format evidence including cohesion. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [MEQ: IPT formulation and treatment plan after partner role dispute](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/interpersonal-psychotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on IPT definition, four foci, role dispute formulation, initial/middle phase, combined care, and safety priorities. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schema therapy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/schema-therapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on schema therapy definition (EMS/modes/coping), techniques, landmark evidence, comparators, and stepped care when specialist ST is unavailable. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Supportive psychotherapy techniques (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/supportive-psychotherapy-techniques) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating definition, technique toolkit, medication-visit structure, evidence, and safety limits for supportive psychotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — behavioural therapies - [Exposure and response prevention for residual OCD on an SRI (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/exposure-and-response-prevention) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ on ERP definition, technique, landmark evidence, fidelity, and SRI combination for residual OCD. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — combined treatment - [MEQ: Designing combined treatment for chronic depression with partial SSRI response](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/combining-psychotherapy-and-pharmacotherapy) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on combined vs sequential treatment, Keller/Cuijpers/CoBalT/Guidi–Fava evidence, and practical integrated care for chronic depression with partial SSRI response. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — psychoeducation and family interventions - [Psychoeducation and family psychoeducation after first-episode psychosis (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/psychoeducation-and-family-psychoeducation) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating PE/FPE definitions, EE, programme structure, landmark evidence, and safety/professional limits after FEP. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — trauma-focused CBT and EMDR - [MEQ: Choosing and planning trauma-focused therapy after assault](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/trauma-focused-cbt-and-emdr) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on Ehlers–Clark formulation, PE/CPT/EMDR choice, consent and readiness, alcohol/medication, and stepped non-response. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry - [Climate, heat and eco-distress in a community service (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/climate-change-and-eco-distress) — FRANZCP-style modified essay integrating lithium and psychotropic risk in heat, distinguishing eco-distress from disorder in an adolescent after bushfire, heatwave service preparat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [Digital mental health, apps and AI in a community service (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/digital-psychiatry-and-ai-in-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on digital psychiatry: app evaluation and prescribing, the guided versus unguided iCBT evidence, real-world app retention, the suicide prediction parad (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [First Nations mental health — SEWB formulation and culturally safe care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/first-nations-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on First Nations mental health: SEWB framework, culturally safe assessment, determinant-informed formulation, and community-controlled partnership. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Public and community psychiatry — carers and family-inclusive practice - [Carers and family-inclusive practice — from EE to structured FPE (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/carers-and-family-inclusive-practice) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on carers and family-inclusive practice: EE, assessment, confidentiality, FPE components, evidence, carer support. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — collaborative care and primary care - [Collaborative care — principles to multimorbidity implementation (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/collaborative-care-and-primary-care-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on collaborative care design: principles, roles, measurement, landmark trials, implementation, escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — rural and remote - [Rural and remote psychiatry — service design MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/rural-and-remote-psychiatry) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating remoteness classification, rural suicide, telepsychiatry standards, collaborative care, cultural safety, and workforce design. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — school and workplace mental health - [School and workplace mental health — multi-tier design and RTW (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/school-and-workplace-mental-health) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on school MTSS, SEYLE/YAM, workplace risk models, organisational interventions, and RTW. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — telepsychiatry - [Telepsychiatry — service design and safe practice MEQ](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/telepsychiatry) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating telepsychiatry modalities, Shore/Hilty/Fortney evidence, emergency process standards, collaborative care, equity, and ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community psychiatry — restrictive practices - [Seclusion decision, least-restrictive ladder and reduction frameworks (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/seclusion-restraint-and-least-restrictive-care) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on seclusion/restraint definitions, least-restrictive ladder, Chieze harms, Six Core Strategies, Safewards, Project BETA principles, chemical restraint vs RT, deb (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — disaster and mass casualty psychiatry - [Bushfire mass casualty — stepped disaster mental health response (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/disaster-and-mass-casualty-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on disaster/mass casualty psychiatry: phases, epidemiology, Hobfoll/PFA vs CISD, stepped treatment, and system pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — military and veteran psychiatry - [Recently transitioned combat veteran with nightmares, alcohol use, and passive death wishes (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/military-and-veteran-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on military/veteran psychiatry: multi-domain formulation, weapons-aware risk assessment, landmark epidemiology, trauma-focused and pharmacotherapy care, and commo (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — quality improvement and patient safety - [Quality improvement and patient safety in psychiatry (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety) — FRANZCP-style MEQ integrating taxonomy, PDSA measures, systems thinking, just culture, Safewards, and While/NCI pearl. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — clinical paraphilic disorders - [Help-seeking pedophilic disorder with occupational access risk (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/paraphilic-disorders-clinical) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on clinical paraphilic disorder: interest vs disorder, child protection, suicide risk, WFSBP stepped care, CSBD differential. Clinical primary. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — eating disorders - [Anorexia nervosa — medical risk, refeeding, and stepped care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/anorexia-nervosa) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adolescent AN: diagnosis/severity, medical instability, refeeding, FBT, capacity/compulsory care. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender and sexuality - [Gender dysphoria — assessment, risk, and affirming pathway (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/gender-dysphoria-and-affirming-care) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on adolescent gender dysphoria: differential, risk, autism interface, conversion harms, capacity, and stepped affirming care. FRANZCP-primary, globally (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender diversity ethics and systems - [Gender diversity — minority stress, ethics, and systems care (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/gender-diversity-beyond-dysphoria) — FRANZCP-style modified essay on gender diversity beyond the dysphoria/GAHT pathway: minority stress, conversion ethics, healthcare avoidance, and affirmative systems care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual dysfunction and paraphilias - [Sexual dysfunction and paraphilic risk — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/sexual-dysfunction-and-paraphilias) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering SSRI sexual side-effects, exhibitionistic disorder threshold, risk/confidentiality, and stepped management. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual medicine interface - [Erectile disorder and premature ejaculation — assessment and management (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/erectile-and-ejaculatory-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ covering organic ED, concurrent PE, nitrate/GTN safety, SSRI effects, and stepped management. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Female sexual interest/arousal disorder after SSRI treatment and comorbid dyspareunia (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/female-sexual-interest-arousal-and-pain) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on FSIAD with SSRI contribution and pain interface: formulation, FSFI-informed assessment, antidepressant optimisation, psychosexual care, and selected pharmacolo (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sleep medicine interface - [Adolescent delayed sleep-wake phase with school failure (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/circadian-rhythm-sleep-wake-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on DSWPD: free-day recovery pattern, light/melatonin timing, school failure framing, ADHD interface. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Chronic insomnia disorder with residual depression and long-term Z-drug use (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/insomnia-disorder) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on insomnia disorder: CBT-I first-line, Z-drug dependence, OSA screen, occupational sleepiness, depression bidirectional risk. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Chronic insomnia with depression and hypnotic dependence (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/sleep-disorders-in-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on chronic insomnia: CBT-I first-line, hypnotic dependence, OSA screen, occupational sleepiness, depression bidirectional risk. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Restless legs syndrome with SSRI-associated worsening and low-normal ferritin (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/restless-legs-syndrome) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on RLS: IRLSSG criteria, ferritin threshold, SSRI aggravation, α2δ vs dopamine agonist strategy, augmentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Suspected narcolepsy type 1 with near-miss driving and cataplexy (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/narcolepsy-and-hypersomnolence) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on narcolepsy type 1: tetrad, MSLT, orexin, modafinil/oxybate/antidepressants, driving safety, depression comorbidity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Treatment-resistant depression with probable OSA (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-and-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on OSA at the TRD interface: screening, PAP first-line, sedative risk, driving safety, SAVE framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — advanced EBM and evidence synthesis - [Advanced appraisal of a psychiatry meta-analysis and non-inferiority claim (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/critical-appraisal-advanced) — Advanced MEQ on prediction intervals, heterogeneity, GRADE, publication bias, absolute effects, non-inferiority misuse, and external validity in psychiatry. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — descriptive psychopathology - [Descriptive psychopathology domains, first-rank symptoms, and MSE language (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/descriptive-psychopathology-and-phenomenology) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on descriptive psychopathology vocabulary, first-rank symptoms, insight, organic flags, and exam technique. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — neuroscience for fellowship psychiatry - [Neural circuits localisation MEQ (psychosis and frontal change)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/neuroanatomy-circuits-for-psychiatrists) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style MEQ integrating dopamine pathways, frontal syndromes, triple-network model, and organic work-up. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — philosophy of mind - [Philosophy of mind, multilevel explanation, and capacity (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/philosophy-of-mind-and-psychiatry) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on philosophy of mind applied to formulation, free will rhetoric, BPS critique, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### general-adult - [OSFED — atypical anorexia and residual ED assessment (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/other-specified-feeding-eating-disorders) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on atypical AN within OSFED: medical risk at non-low BMI, differentials, CBT-E/family elements, suicide risk. FRANZCP-primary, globally tagged. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### intellectual disability psychiatry - [Intellectual disability — assessment, classification and aetiological workup (MEQ)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/saqs/intellectual-disability-assessment-and-classification) — FRANZCP-style MEQ on ID diagnostic triad, adaptive domains, genetics workup, differentials and services including CIPOLD mortality awareness. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ## CASC / OSCE (283) ### Addiction psychiatry - [Addiction in older adults — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/addiction-in-older-adults) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: non-stigmatising engagement, explain age-related harm and falls, reject abrupt stop of zopiclone plus alcohol, negotiate screening and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Benzodiazepine dependence counselling — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/benzodiazepine-dependence) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain dependence vs moral failure, seizure risk of abrupt stop, gradual taper plan, alcohol interaction, sleep/anxiety alternatives, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining alcohol withdrawal, seizures, DT, and thiamine — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/alcohol-withdrawal-and-delirium-tremens) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AWS timeline, seizure and DT risk, CIWA-guided benzodiazepine detox as short-term medical treatment, parenteral thiamine/Werni (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining alcohol withdrawal, thiamine, and recovery medications — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/alcohol-use-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AUD and withdrawal timeline, Wernicke prevention, CIWA-guided detox, naltrexone/acamprosate/disulfiram options with plain-lang (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining anti-craving medicines after detox — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/anti-craving-pharmacotherapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram in plain language with doses and safety gates; address opioids, liver concerns, disulf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining Wernicke, Korsakoff, and long-term supports — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/alcohol-related-brain-injury-and-korsakoff) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain WE vs KS vs ARBI, thiamine rationale and doses in plain language, imaging limits, prognosis with abstinence, capacity-sensitiv (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — acute stimulant syndromes - [Explain stimulant crash and why there is no methadone for ice — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stimulant-intoxication-and-withdrawal) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain MAP vs primary psychosis, crash/suicide risk, absence of approved anti-craving standard, CM/psychosocial plan, and negotiate f (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — behavioural addictions - [Explain gambling disorder, CBT, and naltrexone — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/gambling-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain GD as a medical behavioural addiction, CBT and harm reduction first-line, realistic off-label naltrexone counselling, suicide- (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain gaming disorder and a CBT plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/gaming-and-internet-addiction) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ICD-11 gaming disorder vs high engagement, negotiate a collaborative CBT/family plan, refuse magical medical fixes, address ri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — cannabis and psychosis - [Explain cannabis and psychosis to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cannabis-use-and-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: dual formulation, potency risk, parallel treatment, SIP conversion honesty, non-moralising cannabis counselling, vocational hope. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — dual diagnosis and integrated care - [Explain dual diagnosis integrated care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dual-diagnosis-and-integrated-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain co-occurring psychosis and cannabis use, integrated care, MI engagement, recovery hope, and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — hallucinogen-related disorders - [Explain bad trip care, HPPD risk, and why trial psilocybin is not a microdosing script — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/hallucinogen-use-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain intoxication versus primary psychosis, supportive acute care, HPPD risk in plain language, and honest PAT trial framing withou (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — inhalant-related disorders - [Explain chroming risks and N2O numbness without stigma — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/inhalant-use-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain sudden sniffing death risk in plain language, absence of licensed anti-craving standard, psychosocial plan, family product acc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — neonatal abstinence - [Explain neonatal abstinence to parents after OAT pregnancy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain NAS/NOWS in plain language, non-pharmacologic care and possible medicines, why maternal OAT continues, breastfeeding basics, a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — perinatal substance use - [Explain OAT and NAS in pregnancy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/pregnancy-and-substance-use) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: non-punitive explanation of OUD in pregnancy, OAT rationale, NAS as expected/treatable, reject forced detox, outline postpartum safety (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — pharmaceutical and OTC misuse - [Explain codeine dependence and OAT to a sceptical patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/pharmaceutical-and-otc-drug-misuse) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain pharmaceutical opioid dependence, combination-product harm, Australian rescheduling context, OAT options, and motivational eng (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — psychosocial interventions - [Negotiate contingency management and mutual-help after stimulant relapse — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mutual-help-and-contingency-management) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain CM mechanism and protocol, destigmatise testing, offer secular mutual-help, set boundaries against coercive AA, shared plan an (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — public health and systems - [Explain harm reduction and naloxone to a sceptical family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/harm-reduction-and-public-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain harm reduction, NSP, OAT mortality rationale, take-home naloxone teaching, and negotiate against unsafe detox-only pressure wi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — stimulant and methamphetamine use - [Explain methamphetamine care to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stimulant-and-methamphetamine-use) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain MAP, medical risk, withdrawal crash, contingency management, limited medicines, dual diagnosis, and safety-netting without sti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance use disorders - [Explain methadone, buprenorphine, COWS, and naloxone — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/opioid-substitution-and-withdrawal) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain withdrawal staging, OAT rationale, precipitated withdrawal timing, methadone vs buprenorphine, and naloxone training against u (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain opioid agonist treatment and naloxone — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/opioid-use-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain OUD as a medical disorder, OAT rationale and induction, precipitated withdrawal, take-home naloxone, and negotiate against uns (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders - [Explain substance-induced depression and dual plan to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/substance-induced-mood-anxiety-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain timing diagnosis, abstinence remission logic, treatment of both axes, and non-moralising alcohol counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — DMDD - [Explain DMDD vs bipolar and the care plan to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain DMDD in plain language, distinguish from bipolar, outline parent training and school plan, ADHD treatment rationale, and balan (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — OCRD - [Explain childhood OCD and treatment options to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/childhood-ocd) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain paediatric OCD without psychosis myths, outline ERP and family roles, address SSRI black-box concerns, and place PANDAS in con (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Explain youth anxiety treatment and school return plan to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/child-and-adolescent-anxiety) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: youth anxiety psychoeducation, CBT, SSRI monitoring, school plan, collaborative family framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — attachment disorders - [Explain RAD/DSED and refuse coercive therapy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/attachment-disorders-in-children) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain DSED vs RAD, insufficient-care aetiology without blaming adoptive parents, AACAP caregiving plan, and explicit refusal of coer (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — child protection for psychiatrists - [Child protection disclosure — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/child-protection-for-psychiatrists) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: respond to child maltreatment disclosure, explain reporting, assess safety and sibling risk, agree plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — childhood trauma and maltreatment - [Explain safeguarding and TF-CBT after childhood maltreatment — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/childhood-trauma-and-maltreatment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain reporting duty, trauma-informed next steps, TF-CBT PRACTICE in plain language, safety first, optional medication adjunct, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — children of parents with mental illness - [COPMI family discussion — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: family-inclusive explanation of COPMI care, dual loyalty, and collaborative safety planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — depression - [Explain adolescent depression and fluoxetine plan to a parent — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/child-and-adolescent-depression) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain youth depression, rationale for fluoxetine with starting dose and monitoring, black-box risk in absolute terms, confidentialit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — disruptive behaviour - [Explain ODD/CD formulation and parent training plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/conduct-and-oppositional-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ODD vs CD, developmental risk without fatalism, parent management training rationale, and limited medication role without sham (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — early-onset psychosis - [Explain early-onset psychosis care to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/early-onset-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain EOP pathway, organic/baseline checks, start-low antipsychotic with monitoring, family and school roles, cannabis advice, and c (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — eating disorders - [Explain FBT and medical risk to parents of a teen with AN — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/eating-disorders-adolescent) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: FBT psychoeducation, medical risk, refeeding concern, SSRI boundaries, collaborative legal framing without jargon overload. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — elimination disorders - [Explain bedwetting and soiling without shame — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/elimination-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain primary MNE and retentive encopresis, stop punishment, outline alarm vs desmopressin and bowel programme, safety-net red flags (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — family assessment and therapy - [Engage high-conflict parents and match family therapy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/family-assessment-and-therapy-in-cap) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: non-blaming engagement, FBT rationale, medical safety, refuse coercive holding, manage parental split without triangulation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — neurodevelopmental - [Explain adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/adhd-across-the-lifespan) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain adult ADHD formulation, multimodal treatment including medication monitoring, diversion/SUD counselling, and driving advice in (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain autism diagnosis and irritability treatment to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/autism-spectrum-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain DSM-framed ASD without jargon overload, early supports, no-core-drug principle, risperidone/aripiprazole only for severe irrit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain language disorder and the school plan to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/language-and-communication-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain language disorder/DLD, correct bilingual and autism myths, outline SLT-first care and school strategies, and set realistic pro (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — school refusal and school anxiety - [Explain school refusal plan and possible SSRI to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/school-refusal-and-school-anxiety) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: school refusal psychoeducation, functional return plan, CBT, SSRI monitoring, collaborative non-blaming family framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — service interface - [Explain CAMHS to adult transition plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/transition-from-camhs-to-adult-services) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain transfer vs transition, dual-threshold gap honestly, shared-care and alternative pathways, medication bridge, crisis plan, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — specific learning disorder - [Explain specific learning disorder and school plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/specific-learning-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain SLD, reject laziness narrative, clarify educational treatment and accommodations, address medication and pseudoscientific cure (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry - [Breaking the news in a rapidly progressive dementia — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/prion-disease-and-rapidly-progressive-dementias) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: staged disclosure in probable prion disease — correcting a premature diagnosis, explaining diagnostic tiers, answering transmission and inheritance (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-26) - [Explaining delirium and the care plan to a family member — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/delirium) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain delirium in plain language, outline medical and non-drug care, limit inappropriate sedatives, and address capacity/finances carefully. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining dementia diagnosis, BPSD plan, and antipsychotic caution to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dementia-and-major-ncd) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain major NCD in plain language, non-drug BPSD plan, cholinesterase inhibitor expectations, antipsychotic mortality caution, and capacity/placem (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining demoralisation, adjustment, and mood treatment in medical illness — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/demoralisation-and-adjustment-to-illness) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain demoralisation and adjustment, DHD without stigma, named therapies, and careful antidepressant decisions in medical illness. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining depression treatment and tamoxifen antidepressant choice — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psycho-oncology) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain depression in cancer, collaborative care, safe antidepressant choice with tamoxifen, suicide risk without stigma, and delirium as a medical (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining HD irritability, depression, suicide risk, and tetrabenazine to a spouse — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/huntington-disease-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain HD neuropsychiatry, suicide vigilance, VMAT2–mood link, irritability treatment, and ethics of testing minors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining lupus-related psychosis to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/sle-and-autoimmune-neuropsychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain NPSLE attribution in plain language, justify infection work-up and possible immunotherapy, correct antipsychotic misunderstanding, and plan (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining MS depression, PBA, and treatment choices to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/multiple-sclerosis-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain MS depression and suicide risk, distinguish PBA from bipolar disorder, outline CBT/antidepressant and DM/Q options, and refuse unsafe unilat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining PD psychosis, agonist ICD risk, and treatment choices to a spouse — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/parkinson-disease-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain PD psychosis and ICD, why high-potency antipsychotics are dangerous, rationale for DRT review and low-dose clozapine or pimavanserin, and sa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining possible normal pressure hydrocephalus and realistic hope — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/nph-and-reversible-dementias) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain possible iNPH in plain language, set realistic expectations about reversibility (Clarfield), outline organised work-up and shunt risks/benef (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining post-ACS depression and the care plan to a family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cardiac-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain post-ACS depression, SADHART/ENRICHD literacy in plain language, beta-blocker myth, safety of sertraline, capacity caution, and rehab plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining post-stroke depression and the care plan to a family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stroke-and-post-stroke-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain PSD without location dogma, rehab-integrated treatment, fluoxetine motor myth, emotional support, and capacity for residential placement. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining postictal psychosis and depression treatment to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/epilepsy-and-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain postictal psychosis, lucid interval, safety, AED role including possible behavioural side effects without scapegoating all treatment, and ra (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining postpartum psychosis and infant safety on the maternity ward — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/perinatal-medical-cl) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain PPP as emergency, dual mother-infant risk, treatment outline, lithium counselling principles, and collaborative plan with maternity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining somatic symptom disorder and a collaborative pain plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/pain-psychiatry-and-somatic-symptom) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: validate symptoms, explain SSD without dualism, outline CBT and cautious meds, and address opioid risk collaboratively. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining steroid psychosis and thyroid screening in medical illness — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/endocrine-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain steroid-induced neuropsychiatric effects, avoid premature bipolar labelling, outline safety and steroid liaison, and link thyroid disease to (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining suspected autoimmune encephalitis to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/autoimmune-encephalitis-and-organic-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain organic autoimmune possibility in plain language, justify investigations and immunotherapy principles, correct antipsychotic misunderstandin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining TBI personality change and the care plan to a partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/traumatic-brain-injury-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain post-TBI personality change and depression, aggression ladder without oversedation, realistic recovery, and capacity for major financial dec (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [The patient who has been disbelieved — long COVID CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/long-covid-neuropsychiatry) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: respond to a patient with long COVID who has been disbelieved — validate without over-promising, screen for post-exertional malaise and risk, declin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-26) - [Ward explanation of FND and team alignment — CASC / C-L station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/functional-neurological-disorder-cl) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style C-L communication station: non-pejorative FND explanation after a botched 'all stress' message, MDT plan, and discharge safety-net. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry — abnormal illness behaviour - [Explain abnormal illness behaviour and a collaborative plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/abnormal-illness-behaviour) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: repair alliance after pejorative labelling, explain both–and formulation, outline stepped care without colluding with endless tests, i (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — burns and critical illness psychiatry - [Post-burn PTSD and body-image avoidance — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/burns-and-critical-illness-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: trauma-informed interview for post-burn PTSD and body-image distress, risk assessment, collaborative rehabilitation planning, and family involvement wi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — capacity and consent - [Assess capacity for treatment refusal — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/capacity-and-informed-consent) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: disclose information in plain language, use teach-back, assess four abilities, explore voluntary refusal vs incapacity, outline supports and pathways, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry - [Covert HE, driving concern, and pre-listing depression — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/hepatic-and-transplant-psychiatry-advanced) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain HE in accessible clinical language, screen depression and alcohol recovery, discuss capacity/driving as clinical risk communication, and collab (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — transplant and ICU psychiatry - [Post-ICU PTSD and transplant clinic avoidance — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/transplant-and-icu-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: empathic trauma-aware interview for post-ICU PTSD symptoms, link to adherence after transplant, capacity/collaborative planning, family involvement wit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry - [De-escalation and rapid tranquillisation explanation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/acute-agitation-and-rapid-tranquillisation) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: de-escalate, offer oral RT with named options, explain IM pathway and combination ban if needed, discuss capacity and least-restrictive care with fa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining ABD care and contested labels — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/excited-delirium-and-acute-behavioural-disturbance) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain ABD framing, medical priorities, sedation and monitoring, restraint safety, avoid contested ExDS as diagnosis, and outline next steps withou (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining NMS and emergency plan to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain NMS in plain language, acknowledge medication association without abandoning hope, outline stop-and-support care, and discuss later careful (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining overdose care and means restriction after self-poisoning — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/overdose-and-toxicology-for-psychiatrists) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain mixed OD care, paracetamol/NAC rationale, relative toxicity without scaremongering, restart planning, means restriction, and c (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining serotonin toxicity and medication safety — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/serotonin-syndrome) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain serotonin toxicity in plain language, Hunter-relevant features without jargon overload, management already given, washout and safer future p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Lithium toxicity counselling — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/lithium-toxicity) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain lithium toxicity, interaction precipitants, sick-day rules, EXTRIP-level seriousness without jargon overload, and shared resta (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Suicidal crisis safety planning and least-restrictive care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychiatric-emergencies) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: assess residual suicide risk, co-create a safety plan, discuss voluntary versus involuntary care principles without inventing statute numbers, and a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — absconding and missing patients - [Explain abscond response and engage family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/absconding-and-missing-patients) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: calm transparent communication about a missing inpatient, collateral for location and risk, police threshold explanation, avoid false reassurance, invi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — self-harm and crisis - [Assess self-harm and co-create a crisis safety plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/self-harm-and-crisis-intervention) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: non-stigmatising self-harm assessment, intent continuum, Stanley-Brown safety plan, means restriction, and clear aftercare without no-suicide contracts (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — suicide risk - [Assess and safety-plan after suicidal ideation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/suicide-risk-assessment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: direct suicide enquiry, empathic formulation, means restriction, Stanley-Brown safety plan, involve supports, and clear safety-net without graphic meth (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — violence risk - [Assess violence risk and explain the plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/violence-risk-assessment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: gather collateral on violence risk, balance confidentiality with safety, explain dynamic factors and next steps, avoid stigmatising language, involve f (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — FII / medical child abuse - [Explain FII concern and safeguarding plan to a paediatric consultant colleague — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/munchausen-by-proxy-and-fabricated-illness) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: interprofessional communication about suspected fabricated or induced illness, balancing false-positive and false-negative risk, child safety first. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — arson and fire-setting - [Explain adolescent firesetting risk to worried parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/arson-and-fire-setting) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate firesetting concepts, youth pathway, safety planning, and myths about pyromania to parents. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — civil - [Explain a civil forensic disability opinion to counsel — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/civil-forensic-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate a structured civil psychiatric disability opinion to a lawyer, maintain forensic neutrality, separate impairment/disability/fitness, handle (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — duty to warn and third-party risk - [Explain confidentiality limits and protective steps after a threat — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/duty-to-warn-and-third-party-risk) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain limits of confidentiality, duty to protect principles, minimum disclosure, containment plan, and alliance repair after a third-party threat. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — expert evidence - [Explain an expert report boundary to instructing counsel — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/expert-evidence-and-report-writing) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate forensic expert role, refuse rubber-stamping and data omission, separate diagnosis from legal conclusions, maintain professionalism under p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — fitness and criminal responsibility - [Explain fitness concerns to counsel — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/fitness-to-stand-trial-and-criminal-responsibility) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate a structured fitness opinion to a lawyer, separate responsibility issues, outline assessment/restoration plan, manage professional tension, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — homicide and mental disorder - [Explain FEP homicide risk and responsibility to a worried family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/homicide-and-mental-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate homicide risk humility, FEP urgency, substances, and responsibility vs treatment frames to a family. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — mental health law - [Explain compulsory admission and rights — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mental-health-law-and-involuntary-treatment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain involuntary status, capacity vs Act principles simply, rights, least restrictive care, alliance repair, no fabricated statute sections. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — prison mental health - [Explain prison mental health plan to a custody manager — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/prison-mental-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate equivalence of care, suicide/self-harm response, segregation harms, and stepped custodial mental healthcare to a non-clinical custody manag (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — risk assessment - [Explain forensic risk assessment and leave plan to a family member — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/risk-assessment-in-forensic-settings) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain SPJ vs actuarial concepts, static/dynamic/protective factors, leave conditions, multi-agency principles, and residual uncertainty to a family m (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — sexual offending - [Explain sexual-offence risk assessment and community conditions to a family member — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/sexual-offending) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain legal vs clinical ideas, static/dynamic/protective factors, supervision conditions, residual uncertainty, and multi-agency principles without g (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — stalking and harassment - [Explain stalking risk and safety planning to a victim's support person — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stalking-and-harassment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain multi-domain stalking risk, parallel safety and treatment tracks, and residual uncertainty without graphic detail or victim-blaming. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — therapeutic security - [Explain therapeutic security and placement to a general adult consultant — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/therapeutic-security) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate secure care levels, least restrictive matching, and interim risk management to a non-forensic consultant colleague. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — victimology - [Explain trauma-informed care after sexual assault to a distressed victim — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/victimology-and-trauma) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: trauma-informed communication with a sexual-assault survivor; prevent secondary victimisation; outline stepped care and multi-agency plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — young offenders - [Explain youth detention mental health plan to a unit manager — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/young-offenders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: communicate youth justice mental health principles, isolation harms, observation, comorbidity, and stepped care to a non-clinical custody manager. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — EEG and clinical neurophysiology - [Explain EEG and clozapine seizure risk to a patient and partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/eeg-and-clinical-neurophysiology) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: neurophysiology communication, clozapine counselling, and safety netting without overclaim. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — attachment - [Explain attachment to a foster carer and plan care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/attachment-theory-and-early-relationships) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: psychoeducation on secure base/safe haven, RAD/DSED vs style, BEIP-aligned caregiving priorities, and clear refusal of coercive attachment therapies wi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — basic neuroscience for psychiatry - [Explain basic brain science of psychosis and treatment to a family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/basic-neuroscience-for-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: plain-language neuroscience for families, method limits, dopamine pathway side-effect counselling, and recovery framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — behavioural science / psychological therapies - [CASC: Explaining exposure and dropping safety behaviours in panic](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/learning-theory-and-behavioural-science) — Ten-minute station: engage a patient with panic and agoraphobia, explain classical and operant maintenance in plain language, introduce inhibitory-learning exposure, negotiate fadi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — biostatistics for psychiatry exams - [Journal club biostatistics teaching — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/biostatistics-for-psychiatry-exams) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style teaching station: ARR/NNT, p-value definition, CI reading for HR, and clear non-intimidating communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — cognitive psychology / psychological therapies - [CASC: Explaining cognitive maintenance of panic and setting a behavioural experiment](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cognitive-psychology-for-psychiatry) — Ten-minute station: engage a patient with panic, explain catastrophic misinterpretation and safety behaviours in plain language, introduce a prediction-testing behavioural experime (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — epidemiologic methods for psychiatry - [Journal club epidemiology critique — teaching/CASC-style station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/epidemiology-methods-for-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style teaching station: prevalence type, response bias, OR vs PAF, causal language, screening base rates. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — history of psychiatry - [Explain psychiatric history and treatment milestones to a sceptical family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/history-of-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain moral treatment to modern community care arc, lithium/ECT/antipsychotic landmarks without jargon overload, deinstitutionalisation realities, di (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neuroimaging in psychiatry - [Explain neuroimaging purpose and limits to parents after first-episode psychosis — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/neuroimaging-in-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: plain-language neuroimaging counselling in early psychosis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neurotransmitters receptors signalling - [Explaining how antidepressants work without the chemical-imbalance myth (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/neurotransmitters-receptors-and-signalling) — CASC-style station: accurate plain-language mechanism, delayed onset, side-effect expectations, serotonin toxicity risk with tramadol, and alcohol/GABA caution — without false slog (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — personality science - [CASC: Explaining personality traits, functioning, and dimensional diagnosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/personality-theory-for-psychiatrists) — Ten-minute station: engage a patient distressed by a letter listing multiple personality disorders; explain traits vs disorder, functioning and severity, dimensional alternatives ( (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — prevention and early intervention - [Youth prevention and early intervention service planning — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/prevention-and-early-intervention) — Teaching/communication station: translate Gordon/Rose prevention and early intervention evidence into a staged, non-polarised district plan without overpromising or defaulting to a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychiatric classification - [Explain diagnosis systems to a sceptical family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychiatric-classification-dsm5tr-icd11) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain purposes of classification, DSM vs ICD dual systems, reliability-validity-utility in plain language, organic/substance differential, and link l (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychiatric genetics and epigenetics - [Family genetics counselling after first-episode psychosis — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychiatric-genetics-and-epigenetics) — Communication station: accurate heritability language, non-directive counselling, PRS limits, anti-stigma, and support without false reassurance or fatalism. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology - [Explain stress hormones, inflammation, and prolactin side-effects to a patient and partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychoneuroendocrinology-and-psychoimmunology) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: plain-language HPA/immune biology, biomarker humility, trauma framing, and antipsychotic prolactin counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — rating scales and measurement-based care - [Explain a symptom score and negotiate a treatment change — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/rating-scales-and-measurement-based-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain MBC, interpret PHQ-9/GAD-7, risk screen, shared decision on optimisation, plan remeasure. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — research methods and study design - [Journal club design critique — CASC/teaching station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/research-methods-and-study-design) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style teaching/communication station: identify true design, map bias, contrast with proper RCT, name STROBE vs CONSORT, collaborative teaching tone. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social determinants of mental health - [Housing, poverty and depression — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/social-determinants-of-mental-health) — CASC-style station combining engagement, SDMH formulation language, safety/housing planning, and interagency communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social psychology / early psychosis - [CASC: Explaining family EE and stigma after first-episode psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/social-psychology-and-group-dynamics) — Ten-minute station: engage a critical carer after first-episode psychosis discharge, reframe blaming attributions without shaming, explain high EE concepts in plain language, addre (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry - [Explaining catatonia and treatment plan to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/catatonia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain catatonia in plain language, outline lorazepam and ECT rationale, address fear, and invite questions. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explaining functional neurological disorder to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/functional-neurological-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: non-pejorative FND explanation, positive-sign rationale, MDT treatment hope, and check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [The ataque in the emergency department — CASC cross-cultural assessment station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/culture-bound-syndromes) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: assess a culturally patterned crisis presentation without dismissing it or over-medicalising it — elicit the idiom and explanatory model, screen med (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD - [Explain BDD, CBT-BDD and SSRI to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/body-dysmorphic-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain BDD, ERP-style CBT, SSRI timeline, anti-surgery advice, family accommodation, and safety-netting for mood/suicidality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain hoarding disorder, CBT and home safety to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/hoarding-and-related-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain HD vs OCD, specialised CBT, harm-reduction safety, anti-forced-cleanout rationale, family accommodation, and realistic goals. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain OCD and ERP to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain OCD, ERP hierarchy, SSRI timeline, family accommodation, and safety-netting for mood/suicidality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD / BFRB - [Explain TTM, HRT and NAC to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/trichotillomania-and-excoriation-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: BFRB explanation, HRT, NAC timeline, medical safety-net for trichophagia, family response coaching. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Explain adult separation anxiety and a graded plan (not lifelong diazepam) — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/separation-anxiety-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain adult SeAD after DSM-5, differentiate panic context, outline exposure and SSRI option, benzodiazepine stewardship, and check u (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain GAD and start sertraline with CBT — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/generalised-anxiety-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain GAD in plain language, outline sertraline start with monitoring, sell CBT for worry, address benzo expectations, caffeine/alco (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain panic disorder and treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/panic-disorder-and-agoraphobia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain panic false-alarm model, outline sertraline start with early activation warning, describe CBT with interoceptive exposure in p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain selective mutism and a school speech plan (not forced assembly talking) — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/selective-mutism) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain anxiety-based selective mutism, school-inclusive behavioural plan, accommodation reduction, benzodiazepine limits, optional SS (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain social anxiety disorder and start sertraline with CBT — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/social-anxiety-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain SAD in plain language, outline sertraline start with monitoring, sell CBT that drops safety behaviours, address alcohol and be (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain specific phobia and start exposure (not daily diazepam) — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/specific-phobia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain specific phobia types, exposure and OST rationale, applied tension for BII, medication limits, and check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — bipolar and related disorders - [Explain bipolar diagnosis and lithium — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/bipolar-affective-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain bipolar I in plain language, outline lithium benefits including relapse and suicide-risk evidence framing, discuss blood monit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain bipolar I diagnosis and lithium plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/bipolar-i-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain bipolar I after first mania, lithium initiation and monitoring, BALANCE maintenance rationale, sleep and early-warning signs, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain bipolar II, stopping the antidepressant, and starting quetiapine plus planned lamotrigine — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/bipolar-ii-and-cyclothymia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: plain-language bipolar II explanation, hypomania vs mania, antidepressant switch risk with STEP-BD framing, quetiapine metabolic couns (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain mixed features, suicide risk, and stopping the antidepressant — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mixed-features-and-rapid-cycling) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain mixed features and high suicide risk in plain language, justify stopping antidepressant monotherapy with STEP-BD framing, outl (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — clinical high risk / attenuated psychosis - [Explain clinical high risk to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/clinical-high-risk-and-attenuated-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain UHR/CHR without fatalism, outline stepped care (CBT, comorbidity, monitoring), antipsychotics not first-line, omega-3 equipois (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — dissociative disorders - [Explain dissociative symptoms, differential and treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dissociative-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain dissociation in plain language, discuss differential without colluding or dismissing, outline DES/clinical assessment, phase-b (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — early psychosis pathway - [Explain first-episode psychosis care to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/first-episode-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain FEP pathway, EIS multi-element care, low-dose antipsychotic plan, DUP, maintenance after remission, cannabis advice, and vocat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — factitious disorder and malingering - [Explain suspected factitious behaviour and a non-collusive plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/factitious-disorder-and-malingering) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: maintain alliance without collusion, explain concerns factually, outline coordinated care, offer psychiatric support, address capacity (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — feeding and eating disorders - [Explain ARFID and graded food exposure to a parent — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ARFID vs AN, medical risk, graded exposure, adapted family work, and limits of medication to a carer. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain rumination disorder and diaphragmatic breathing to a patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/pica-and-rumination-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain rumination mechanism, discrimination from BN/GORD, breathing training, baclofen as possible later adjunct, and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — impulse control - [Explain intermittent explosive disorder and safety plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/intermittent-explosive-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain IED without pejorative labels, outline CBT and fluoxetine evidence honestly, address partner safety and confidentiality limits (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain kleptomania and treatment options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/kleptomania-and-pyromania) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain kleptomania without pejorative labels, outline CBT and off-label naltrexone honestly, address shame and suicide risk, confiden (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders - [Explain depression diagnosis and antidepressant plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/major-depressive-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain MDD in plain language, outline sertraline start with monitoring, discuss early activation and help-seeking, address alcohol, a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain melancholic vs atypical depression and treatment choices — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/melancholic-and-atypical-specifiers) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain melancholic vs atypical feature specifiers, treatment intensity differences, ECT thresholds, MAOI safety concept, and safety-n (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain psychotic depression and combination treatment — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychotic-depression) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain psychotic depression without stigma, combination AD+AP rationale, monitoring, continuation after remission, ECT as contingency (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain treatment-resistant depression and next-step options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/treatment-resistant-depression) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain TRD without stigma, outline lithium augmentation with monitoring, address ECT fears, safety-net suicide risk, and check unders (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain winter depression, light therapy and autumn prevention — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/seasonal-and-atypical-depression) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain seasonal pattern MDD, light therapy parameters and side-effects, Can-SAD framing, suicide safety-netting, and anticipatory bup (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders / women's mental health - [Explain PMDD, diary confirmation and intermittent SSRI options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain PMDD, prospective diary, continuous vs luteal SSRI dosing with a named regimen, suicide safety-netting, and when COC or specia (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — perinatal - [Explain postnatal depression treatment and infant-safety thoughts — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/perinatal-mood-and-anxiety-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain postnatal depression and perinatal OCD-spectrum intrusions, distinguish from psychosis, discuss sertraline and breastfeeding p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain postpartum psychosis, admission and treatment to a distressed partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/postpartum-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain PPP as treatable emergency, dual risk and MBU logic, sequential treatment including lithium/ECT principles, safeguarding hones (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — personality disorders - [Explain ASPD, risk and treatment limits — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/antisocial-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ASPD without pejorative psychopathy collapse, outline honest treatment limits, emphasise substance and multi-agency work, clar (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain avoidant PD and therapy plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cluster-a-and-cluster-c-personality) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AVPD without stigma, outline CBT/exposure and schema options, clarify medication role for comorbidity, address ASD differentia (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain avoidant personality disorder and therapy plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/avoidant-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AVPD without stigma, outline CBT exposure plan, clarify limited medication role, address isolation and alcohol safety behaviou (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain BPD diagnosis and therapy plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/borderline-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain BPD without stigma, outline structured psychotherapy (DBT or equivalent), clarify limited medication role, address self-harm a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain dependent personality disorder and autonomy-focused plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dependent-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain DPD without stigma, outline CBT autonomy plan, clarify limited medication role, address abandonment fears in the alliance, saf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain histrionic personality disorder and the treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/histrionic-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain HPD without stigma, outline differentials and frame-based therapy, clarify limited medication role, address self-harm seriousn (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain ICD-11 personality disorder diagnosis — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/personality-disorder-icd11-dimensional) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain dimensional PD without stigma, contrast with old multi-label approaches, outline severity-guided therapy plan, clarify medicat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain NPD formulation and treatment limits — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/narcissistic-and-cluster-b-spectrum) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain pathological narcissism without stigma, outline frame and psychotherapy options, clarify medication limits, address suicide ri (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain paranoid personality disorder and treatment limits — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/paranoid-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain PPD without stigma or collusion, separate it from psychosis, outline alliance-first treatment and medication limits, manage re (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain schizotypal PD and care plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/schizotypal-personality-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain STPD without stigma, spectrum adjacency without fatalism, psychosocial plan first, limited medication role, conversion monitor (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis - [Explain negative and cognitive symptoms and the care plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/negative-and-cognitive-symptoms-of-schizophrenia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain primary vs secondary negatives, cognition and function, honest treatment limits, safety-net self-neglect/suicide, teach-back. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain treatment-resistant schizophrenia and clozapine — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain TRS without stigma, outline clozapine benefits and monitoring, address fears, safety-net risk, and check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis rehabilitation - [Explain psychosocial rehabilitation after psychosis — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychosocial-rehabilitation-in-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain multi-component psychosocial rehabilitation, CHIME recovery, IPS, family work, and that recovery is not under-treatment. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychotic disorders - [Explain brief vs schizophreniform psychosis to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/schizophreniform-and-brief-psychotic-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: duration labels, good prognostic features, FEP treatment rationale, diagnostic humility, and shared safety planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain delusional disorder and safety plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/delusional-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain partial psychosis/Othello risk, engagement principles, medication rationale, partner safety-netting, and check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain first-episode psychosis and treatment — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain FEP diagnosis in plain language, outline antipsychotic and psychosocial plan, discuss early intervention, address cannabis, an (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain schizoaffective disorder and treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/schizoaffective-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain longitudinal diagnosis, type specifier, medication plan (antipsychotic + mood stabiliser), antidepressant caution, suicide saf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement - [Explain residual DSED risk and refuse coercive attachment therapy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/reactive-attachment-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain RAD vs DSED, residual course, caregiving and boundary coaching, refuse coercive therapies, and plan depression/comorbidity car (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — secondary / organic psychosis - [Explain medical work-up for new psychosis to a worried partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychosis-due-to-medical-condition) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain secondary vs primary psychosis possibilities, red-flag rationale for investigations, treatment priorities, and hope without fa (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related - [Explain illness anxiety, CBT and collaborative care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/illness-anxiety-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain IAD, CBT health anxiety, SSRI, anti-collusion with testing, family accommodation, safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related disorders - [Explain somatic symptom disorder and a collaborative care plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/somatic-symptom-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: non-dualistic SSD explanation, both–and model, stepped care, CBT rationale, limits of scanning, and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — substance/medication-induced psychosis - [Explain substance-induced psychosis and follow-up to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/substance-induced-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain SIP timeline diagnosis, acute treatment, conversion risk without fatalism, dual follow-up, and non-moralising cannabis counsel (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related - [Explain adjustment disorder and brief therapy plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/adjustment-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AD vs depression, watchful waiting and brief psychological care, selective medication, alcohol/sleep advice, and safety-nettin (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain prolonged grief and grief-focused therapy — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/grief-and-prolonged-grief-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain PGD vs normal grief vs MDD, CGT rationale, limited medication role, cultural respect, and safety-netting after COVID bereaveme (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related disorders - [Explain complex PTSD and a trauma-informed treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/complex-ptsd-and-trauma-informed-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ICD-11 CPTSD in plain language, DSO triad, collaborative trauma-focused and skills-based plan, optional sertraline with monito (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain PTSD diagnosis and trauma-focused treatment plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/ptsd-and-acute-stress) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain PTSD in plain language, outline PE/CPT/TF-CBT/EMDR options, sertraline start with monitoring, alcohol advice, and safety-netti (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry - [Explain dual diagnosis and psychotropic review to carers — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychiatric-disorders-in-intellectual-disability) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain diagnostic overshadowing without jargon overload, modified presentation, medical checks, DC-LD-adapted thinking in plain langu (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — Down syndrome - [Explain depression versus dementia risk to carers of an adult with Down syndrome — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/down-syndrome-mental-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain probabilistic Alzheimer risk without fatalism, outline depression and medical mimics, and negotiate a clear assessment and sup (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — genetic syndromes - [Explain 22q11.2DS psychosis risk and supports to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/behavioural-phenotypes-genetic-syndromes) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain probabilistic behavioural phenotype and high but not universal psychosis risk in 22q11.2DS, balance hope with vigilance, outli (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — neurodevelopmental dual diagnosis - [Explain dual diagnosis, AAC and behaviour plan to carers — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/autism-and-id-comorbidity) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ASD+ID dual diagnosis without jargon overload, AAC as treatment, epilepsy awareness, PBS-first behaviour plan, and selective i (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — capacity and supported decision-making - [Supported decision-making for elective surgery consent — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/capacity-and-supported-decision-making-id) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: accessible disclosure, teach-back, four abilities, supported decision-making, response to carer seeking automatic substitute authority, and clear next (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — forensic dual disability - [Dual-disability court liaison — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/offending-and-intellectual-disability) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: accessible explanation of fitness and supports, management of yes-saying, multiagency next steps, and dignity-preserving dual-disability communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — neurodevelopmental - [Explain FASD diagnosis and supports to kinship carers — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain FASD without mother-blame, face-not-always-required concept, no disease-modifying drug, scaffolding and comorbidity care, seco (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain fragile X diagnosis and family implications — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/fragile-x-syndrome) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain FXS without blame, allele classes in plain language, no disease-modifying core cure, supports and comorbidity care, cascade co (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Alzheimer disease - [Explain Alzheimer disease diagnosis and treatment plan to patient and spouse — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/alzheimer-disease) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AD diagnosis, care plan, donepezil start with monitoring, BPSD non-drug first approach, and check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Lewy body dementias - [Explain dementia with Lewy bodies and treatment plan to patient and spouse — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dementia-with-lewy-bodies-and-parkinson) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain DLB core features, 1-year rule concept, ChEI plan, neuroleptic sensitivity, RBD safety, without jargon overload. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — addiction interface - [Explain late-life alcohol and sleeping-tablet plan to patient and son — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/late-life-substance-use) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain late-life substance harm, withdrawal safety, benzodiazepine deprescribing, alcohol supports, and check understanding without s (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Explain late-life GAD treatment and benzodiazepine taper to patient and daughter — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/late-life-anxiety-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: late-life GAD, CBT/SSRI plan, Beers-informed benzodiazepine taper, hyponatraemia safety-netting, suicide safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — capacity, guardianship and end of life - [Capacity for treatment refusal and goals of care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/capacity-guardianship-end-of-life) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: goals-of-care and capacity-sensitive communication with patient (and optionally brief spouse joining). (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — delirium and acute cognitive syndromes - [Explain delirium in an older adult to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/delirium-in-older-adults) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain geriatric delirium, CAM-informed thinking, cause treatment and multicomponent care, avoid benzos, cautious low-dose AP only if (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — dementia neuropsychiatry - [Explain BPSD management and antipsychotic risks to a family carer — CASC station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/behavioural-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain BPSD, non-drug first approach, pain assessment, limited role of antipsychotics including mortality and stroke risk, and shared (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — elder abuse and vulnerability - [Elder abuse disclosure — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/elder-abuse-and-vulnerability) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: respond to elder abuse disclosure, assess immediate safety and wishes, explore capacity issues lightly, offer options, and agree a plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — falls polypharmacy frailty - [Explain falls risk and deprescribing to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/falls-polypharmacy-and-frailty) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain frailty, psychotropic fall risk, multifactorial prevention, and supervised deprescribing with a restart threshold. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — grief and loss - [Explain late-life bereavement and prolonged grief to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/bereavement-in-later-life) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain adaptive grief vs PGD vs MDD, duration clocks, CGT, avoid long-term benzodiazepines, suicide safety, practical supports. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — mood disorders - [Explain late-life bipolar mania and lithium plan to patient and son — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/late-life-bipolar-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain OABD, geriatric lithium monitoring, interactions (NSAID/dehydration), and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain late-life depression and SSRI plan to patient and daughter — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/late-life-depression) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain late-life depression, differentiate bereavement and cognitive concerns, outline sertraline start with older-adult monitoring, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — neurocognitive disorders - [Explain frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and plan to patient and partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/frontotemporal-dementia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain bvFTD, contrast with psychiatric labels, outline care and medication limits, discuss genetic implications sensitively, and saf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain vascular cognitive impairment and risk-factor plan to patient and son — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/vascular-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain VCI phenotype, secondary prevention as the main lever, modest drug evidence, safety-net for delirium/new stroke, and check und (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain young-onset dementia diagnosis and plan to patient and partner — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/young-onset-dementia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain YOD vs EOAD, outline work-up and genetics sensitively, discuss donepezil if AD pathway, safety-net work/driving/family, and ch (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Explain safer prescribing and antipsychotic risks to family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/prescribing-in-older-adults) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain geriatric psychotropic safety, Beers-type caution, antipsychotic mortality/stroke risk, deprescribing, and when medicines may (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychosis - [Explain late-onset psychosis and treatment plan to patient and niece — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/late-onset-psychosis) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain late-onset psychosis construct, organic work-up, sensory factors, low-dose antipsychotic, monitoring, and safety without jargo (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — residential care and systems of care - [Explain antipsychotic risk and a non-drug plan to a residential care manager — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/residential-aged-care-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain RAC behavioural assessment, person-centred care evidence, antipsychotic mortality risk, limited indications, chemical restrain (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice - [Breaking the news of a dementia diagnosis — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/clinical-communication-and-interviewing) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: break the news of a dementia diagnosis using SPIKES, manage emotion and the spouse dynamic, address driving honestly, and close with a checkable pla (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — advocacy - [Meeting a patient who wants to appeal — CASC advocacy and communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/advocacy-in-mental-health) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: respond to a detained patient's advocacy requests — appeal rights, advance statement, family boundaries — without collusion or paternalism, while ma (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — critical appraisal and EBM - [Journal club critical appraisal — CASC/communication-adjacent teaching station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/critical-appraisal-for-psychiatry-exams) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style teaching/communication station: PICO, validity, results with ARR/NNT, applicability, and clear team communication without statistical intimidation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice — epidemiology and public mental health - [District public mental health briefing — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/epidemiology-and-public-mental-health) — Teaching/communication station: translate epidemiology into stepped care, prevention mix, and anti-stigma action without statistical intimidation or overpromise. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional skills — mental state examination - [Elicit and summarise a Mental State Examination — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mental-state-examination) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: open-to-focused MSE elicitation, mood/affect, thought form/content, perception, cognition screen, multidimensional insight, risk, cultural sensitivity, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — boundary violations and sexual misconduct - [Hold the frame after a romantic invitation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/boundary-violations-and-sexual-misconduct) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: maintain alliance while declining dual-relationship and romantic invitations, explain professional boundaries, explore erotic/idealising material, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — communication and psychological therapies - [CASC: Motivational interviewing — alcohol cut-down in dual diagnosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/motivational-interviewing) — Ten-minute motivational interviewing station: engage a patient with schizophrenia and hazardous drinking, use OARS, evoke change talk, avoid righting reflex, negotiate one concrete (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — complaint management and regulation - [Responding to a family complaint after unexpected death — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/complaint-management-and-regulation) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: complaint meeting skills, open disclosure stance, apology for experience, process clarity, and non-retaliatory professionalism. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health - [Cultural formulation interview with an Aboriginal woman — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cultural-formulation-and-indigenous-mental-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: person-centred CFI skills, SEWB awareness, non-racist communication, risk, and collaborative plan with optional Aboriginal Health Worker involvement. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — doctor health, burnout and impairment - [Support a burned-out colleague and hold a safety frame — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/doctor-health-and-burnout) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: doctor-as-patient communication, suicide enquiry, duty fitness, stigma-sensitive support, and patient-safety framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — formulation - [Co-construct a formulation with the patient — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/formulation-biopsychosocial-and-4ps) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: elicit the person's explanatory model, build a shared 4P formulation, include strengths, check cultural meaning, and map a bio-psycho-social plan and s (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychological therapies - [Engage and orient to DBT / skills-based care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/dbt-and-third-wave-therapies) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: engage a person seeking DBT, explain modes/skills simply, address waitlists/partial care honestly, and collaborate on immediate safety and skills pract (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain CBT and co-design a first experiment — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cbt-fundamentals-for-psychiatrists) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain CBT collaborative empiricism, five-area map for social anxiety, drop safety behaviours concept, design a small behavioural experiment, address (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain psychodynamic vs supportive therapy and negotiate a therapy frame — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychodynamic-and-supportive-psychotherapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: plain-language explanation of modalities, collaborative contracting, boundary holding without humiliation, and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychosocial interventions - [Engaging a high-EE family after first-episode psychosis (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/family-and-systemic-interventions) — CASC communication station: psychoeducation, EE-aware engagement, non-blaming stance, family intervention offer, confidentiality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — spirituality and religion in psychiatry - [Spiritual history and treatment negotiation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/spirituality-and-religion-in-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: HOPE/FICA skills, risk, boundaries, explanatory model negotiation, and chaplaincy offer. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — stigma, recovery and rights-based care - [Shared decision-making and stigma around long-acting antipsychotic — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stigma-recovery-and-rights-based-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: stigma-sensitive SDM for oral vs LAI, recovery goals, rights-aware communication without inventing legal sections. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — teaching and supervision skills - [Give challenging educational feedback to a registrar — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/teaching-and-supervision-skills) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: educational feedback, alliance, underperformance, patient-safety framing, and learning plan negotiation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology - [Explaining tardive dyskinesia and treatment options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/eps-and-tardive-dyskinesia) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style station: explain TD in plain language, balance relapse risk vs movement harm, outline monitoring (AIMS), switch options, and evidence-based VMAT2 therapy wit (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ECT and neurostimulation - [Explaining ECT and cognitive risk to a patient and partner (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/ect-and-neurostimulation) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on acute ECT vs rTMS, honest cognitive risk counselling, consent elements, and relapse-prevention framing without stigma or false (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SNRIs and NRIs - [Starting venlafaxine after SSRI — dual action, BP and discontinuation (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/snris-and-nris) — CASC-style communication station: explain SNRI rationale after SSRI, honest dual-action dose language, BP monitoring, sexual side-effects, discontinuation vs addiction framing, saf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SSRIs - [Starting an SSRI with black-box counselling (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/ssris) — CASC-style station: collaborative consent for SSRI start, accurate black-box explanation, sexual side-effect and discontinuation counselling, safety plan, without coercion or false (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antidepressants - [Explaining antidepressant start, side-effects and review plan (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/antidepressants) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on starting an SSRI/SNRI, early monitoring, sexual SE, suicide risk framing, and STARD-informed next steps if nonresponse. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antipsychotics - [Explaining antipsychotic choice and metabolic monitoring (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/antipsychotics) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on antipsychotic choice, metabolic risk, monitoring plan, and myths about addiction/strength. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — anxiolytics and hypnotics - [Negotiating short-term hypnotic use and a deprescribing plan (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/anxiolytics-and-hypnotics) — CASC-style station: explain GABA-A risks in older adults, refuse automatic Z-drug swap as a safety solution, offer CBT-I/sleep strategies and optional modest melatonin, and co-desi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — atypical and multimodal antidepressants - [Choosing bupropion after SSRI sexual dysfunction (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mirtazapine-bupropion-and-multimodal) — CASC-style station: explain NaSSA vs NDRI trade-offs, accurate seizure risk counselling, sexual side-effect management, smoking opportunity, and avoid casual combination starts. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — clozapine - [Explaining clozapine and monitoring to a family (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/clozapine) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on clozapine after two failed trials, monitoring plan, red flags, and balanced risk–benefit including suicide and response evidenc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — cognitive enhancers - [Explaining donepezil and expectations to a carer (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cognitive-enhancers) — CASC-style communication station: realistic benefit counselling, AD2000 appraisal without nihilism, memantine timing, GI management, and shared monitoring plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — drug interactions and QTc - [Explaining QTc risk and medicine changes after a near-syncope (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/drug-interactions-and-qtc) — CASC-style communication station: explain drug-induced QTc risk in plain language, negotiate safer medicine changes, electrolyte correction, and follow-up without abandoning mental (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — first-generation antipsychotics - [Explaining a first-generation antipsychotic and EPS risks (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/first-generation-antipsychotics) — CASC-style communication station: balanced explanation of FGA efficacy evidence (CATIE/CUtLASS), potency and EPS/TD risks, modern low-dose practice, monitoring, when depot helps, a (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — fitness to drive - [Explaining driving advice on zopiclone and diazepam (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychotropics-and-driving) — CASC-style communication station: residual hypnotic impairment, commercial licence standards, alcohol/sedative counsel, empathy with occupational stakes, clear temporary restrictio (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ketamine and esketamine - [Explaining esketamine for TRD and safety rules (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/ketamine-and-esketamine) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on esketamine after failed antidepressants, supervised dosing, observation, realistic benefits and risks, and ECT comparison. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lamotrigine - [Explaining lamotrigine titration and rash safety (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/lamotrigine) — CASC-style communication station: polarity rationale, slow titration with valproate, OCP interaction, balanced SJS counselling without false reassurance or terror, written safety p (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lithium - [Explaining lithium monitoring and suicide benefit to a patient (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/lithium) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on lithium vs valproate defaults, monitoring plan, interaction/sick-day rules, anti-suicide evidence, and balanced organ and pregn (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — long-acting injectable antipsychotics - [Discussing a long-acting injectable with a young adult and parent (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/long-acting-injectable-antipsychotics) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on LAI after early relapses, oral overlap explanation, benefits and risks, and boundary that LAI is not punishment. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring - [Explaining antipsychotic weight gain and a monitoring plan (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/metabolic-syndrome-and-psychotropics) — CASC-style station: explain metabolic risk in plain language, validate anger, negotiate monitoring and change options (lifestyle, switch, metformin) without abandoning relapse prev (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — monoamine oxidase inhibitors - [Explaining MAOI diet, washouts and patch options (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/maois) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on classic MAOI versus selegiline patch, practical tyramine teaching, washouts, and absolute drug bans without terror or false rea (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — mood stabilisers - [Explaining lithium versus valproate and pregnancy-safe planning (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mood-stabilisers) — CASC-style station: explain mood-stabiliser choice using BALANCE evidence, lithium monitoring in plain language, and why valproate is not appropriate given pregnancy plans. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pharmacogenomics - [Explaining a commercial PGx report and HLA safety before carbamazepine (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/pharmacogenomics-in-psychiatry) — CASC-style communication station: translate commercial PGx limits, explain HLA-B15:02 testing before carbamazepine, shared decision, and no false guarantees. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — phototherapy and chronotherapy - [Explaining bright light therapy for winter depression (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/phototherapy-and-chronotherapy) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on BLT for seasonal depression, protocol, timing, safety, and SSRI comparison. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pregnancy and lactation - [Counselling psychotropics in an unplanned pregnancy (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychopharmacology-in-pregnancy-and-lactation) — CASC-style station: shared decision on perinatal psychopharmacology — untreated illness risk, valproate switch hierarchy, lithium absolute-risk framing, and safety-net with obstetr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — rTMS, VNS and DBS - [Explaining rTMS vs implants vs ECT for TRD (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/tms-vns-and-dbs) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on rTMS first for outpatient TRD, honest VNS/DBS evidence, ECT comparator, safety and realistic expectations. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — renal and hepatic disease - [Explaining psychotropic choices in CKD and cirrhosis (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychotropics-in-renal-and-hepatic-disease) — CASC-style communication station: organ-aware lithium safety, NSAID counselling, benzodiazepine HE risk, and CAST-informed shared decision on antidepressants. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — stimulants and ADHD medications - [Explaining ADHD medication start, monitoring and diversion risk (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/stimulants-and-adhd-medications) — CASC-style communication station: shared decision on long-acting stimulant or alternatives, CV risk framing, diversion safeguards, growth and school coverage, and follow-up plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — valproate - [Explaining valproate avoidance and alternatives after mania (CASC)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/valproate) — CASC-style station: correct an inappropriate valproate start, explain teratogenicity hierarchy and BALANCE limits, outline safer alternatives and monitoring if any short bridge con (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy - [CASC: Behavioural activation — evening withdrawal in depression](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/behavioural-activation) — Ten-minute station: engage a patient with depression who waits for motivation, deliver outside-in BA psychoeducation, co-create a graded next-step plan, introduce TRAP/TRAC in plai (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [CASC: Supportive psychotherapy — demoralisation after job loss](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/supportive-psychotherapy-techniques) — Ten-minute station: engage a demoralised patient with depression after job loss, deliver supportive psychotherapy techniques (alliance, validation, praise, collaborative problem-so (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain ACT and set a values-based action — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: plain-language ACT explanation, control agenda, willingness, one values-linked homework, medication questions, safety-net. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain CAT and negotiate a time-limited reformulation plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/cognitive-analytic-therapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: engage a person seeking CAT, explain tools simply, co-create a safety-aware brief therapy plan, and manage expectations. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain couples therapy and negotiate a safe dual-client plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/couples-therapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain couples therapy, IPV private screen rationale, depression+discord dual targets, combined care with SSRI, and realistic expectations. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain group CBT and limited confidentiality — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/group-psychotherapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain group psychotherapy for depression, set frame and limited confidentiality, address fear of judgement, outline course and risk review. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain IPT and choose a focus — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/interpersonal-psychotherapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain IPT medical model, map role transition after redundancy, set time limit, address medication questions, check understanding. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain MBT and negotiate structured care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/mentalisation-based-treatment) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: engage a person seeking MBT, explain mentalising simply, address partial programmes honestly, and collaborate on immediate safety and structured care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain schema therapy and negotiate structured care — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/schema-therapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: engage a person seeking schema therapy, explain schemas/modes simply, address partial programmes honestly, and collaborate on immediate safety and stru (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — behavioural therapies - [CASC: Negotiate first ERP session for contamination OCD](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/exposure-and-response-prevention) — Ten-minute station: explain ERP rationale, build a first exposure with response prevention, address partner accommodation, set homework, and manage anxiety-rise concerns without pr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — combined treatment - [Explain combined treatment and co-design a plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/combining-psychotherapy-and-pharmacotherapy) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: explain concurrent combination without jargon, address false dichotomy, outline what real CBT involves, keep medication plan, check understanding, avoi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — communication and psychoeducation - [CASC: Family psychoeducation after first-episode psychosis](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/psychoeducation-and-family-psychoeducation) — Ten-minute communication station: engage a parent after FEP, deliver non-blaming psychoeducation, explain EE-aware collaboration without jargon overload, outline multi-session FPE, (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry - [Engaging an Aboriginal patient who distrusts mainstream services — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/first-nations-mental-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: respond to distrust grounded in prior discriminatory experience, avoid defensiveness, and co-design a culturally safe plan with commun (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [The 17-year-old who says school is pointless — CASC climate distress and post-bushfire assessment station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/climate-change-and-eco-distress) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: assess an adolescent with combined post-bushfire trauma exposure and climate-related distress, distinguish proportionate distress from disorder, scr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [The patient who brought the app, the chatbot and the amber flag — CASC digital psychiatry station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/digital-psychiatry-and-ai-in-mental-health) — FRANZCP/MRCPsych-style station: respond to a patient's questions about an AI risk flag, a self-sourced mental health app and an LLM chatbot, while completing a safe remote assessme (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Public and community psychiatry — carers and family-inclusive practice - [Explain family-inclusive care and negotiate confidentiality with parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/carers-and-family-inclusive-practice) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain family-inclusive practice, reframe EE without blame, negotiate confidentiality, outline FPE, and support carer distress. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — collaborative care and primary care - [Explain collaborative care to a GP practice team — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/collaborative-care-and-primary-care-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain CoCM principles, roles, measurement-based care, evidence highlights, and escalation, in plain professional language. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — rural and remote - [Rural tele-risk assessment and GP liaison — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/rural-and-remote-psychiatry) — CASC-style station: tele-risk standards, means restriction, collaborative rural care, retrieval decision, stigma-sensitive language. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — school and workplace mental health - [Advise a school and employer on mental health pathways — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/school-and-workplace-mental-health) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain multi-tier school supports, SEYLE/YAM evidence in plain language, workplace psychosocial risks, RTW, disclosure ethics, and cr (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — telepsychiatry - [Telepsychiatry crisis review and local team liaison — CASC/communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/telepsychiatry) — CASC-style station: Shore-lineage tele-risk standards, means restriction, disposition, GP follow-up, digital and privacy constraints. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community psychiatry — restrictive practices - [Explain seclusion and repair trust after restrictive practice — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/seclusion-restraint-and-least-restrictive-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: post-seclusion explanation, least-restrictive framing, harms honesty, rights principles, debrief, crisis planning — no fabricated statute sections. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — disaster and mass casualty psychiatry - [Evacuation centre survivor after bushfire — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/disaster-and-mass-casualty-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: trauma-informed disaster assessment, Hobfoll/PFA framing, risk, and collaborative stepped plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — military and veteran psychiatry - [Recently transitioned veteran with combat nightmares and firearm access — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/military-and-veteran-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: trauma-informed veteran engagement, weapons-aware risk assessment, formulation, and stepped plan without stereotyping. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — quality improvement and patient safety - [Ward safety crisis after post-discharge suicide — CASC/management station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style management station integrating just culture, PDSA measurement, Safewards, and suicide-prevention service design. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — clinical paraphilic disorders - [Explain interest versus disorder and stepped care for ego-dystonic paraphilic urges — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/paraphilic-disorders-clinical) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: destigmatise without colluding, explain interest vs disorder threshold, negotiate psychological care first, and correctly place drive- (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — eating disorders - [Explain anorexia nervosa care and refeeding safety to a parent — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/anorexia-nervosa) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain AN, medical risk, refeeding, FBT, and limits of medication to a carer. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender and sexuality - [Explain gender dysphoria, affirming care and mental health support — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/gender-dysphoria-and-affirming-care) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain gender dysphoria, affirmative care, parallel MH treatment, hormone liaison, anti-conversion stance, and safety-netting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual dysfunction and paraphilias - [Explain antidepressant sexual side-effects and paraphilia thresholds — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/sexual-dysfunction-and-paraphilias) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: SSRI sexual SE, switch options, and non-pathologising education on paraphilic disorder thresholds. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual medicine interface - [Explain erectile treatment safety and PE options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/erectile-and-ejaculatory-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: ED counselling, PDE5 safety, and PE psychoeducation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain FSIAD care and negotiate SSRI options — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/female-sexual-interest-arousal-and-pain) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain female sexual interest/arousal problems, SSRI contribution, psychosexual stepped care, and why flibanserin is not an automatic (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sleep medicine interface - [Explain CBT-I and hypnotic taper for chronic insomnia disorder — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/insomnia-disorder) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain insomnia model, CBT-I components, limits of chronic hypnotics, and collaborative taper/safety plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain CBT-I and hypnotic taper to a patient with chronic insomnia — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/sleep-disorders-in-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain insomnia model, CBT-I components, limits of chronic hypnotics, and collaborative taper/safety plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and timed melatonin/light plan — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/circadian-rhythm-sleep-wake-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: reframe DSWPD as timing disorder, explain light/melatonin timing, negotiate school/uni plan, avoid colluding with open-ended hypnotics (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain OSA, CPAP, and sedative risks to a patient with depression — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-and-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain OSA–mood link, need for sleep testing, CPAP rationale, deprescribing temazepam, driving safety, collaborative plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain RLS diagnosis, iron, and treatment switch after dopamine-agonist augmentation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/restless-legs-syndrome) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain RLS and augmentation, iron rationale, α2δ switch, and collaborative safety plan without colluding with DA escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Explain suspected narcolepsy, MSLT, and driving advice — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/narcolepsy-and-hypersomnolence) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain likely narcolepsy type 1, why sleep studies matter, temporary driving risk, and treatment options without colluding with unsaf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — advanced EBM and evidence synthesis - [Advanced journal club facilitation — CASC/teaching station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/critical-appraisal-advanced) — Teaching/communication station: explain forest plots, prediction intervals, publication bias, GRADE, and NMA rankings in accessible language without intimidation or uncritical acce (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — descriptive psychopathology - [Elicit descriptive psychopathology safely — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/descriptive-psychopathology-and-phenomenology) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: open-to-focused phenomenological elicitation, form vs content, FRS-type phenomena, risk, culture, and non-jargon summary. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — neuroscience for fellowship psychiatry - [Explaining circuits to a junior doctor — CASC/teaching station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/neuroanatomy-circuits-for-psychiatrists) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style teaching station: circuit localisation, dopamine pathways, frontal syndromes, organic work-up, and limits of imaging. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — philosophy of mind - [Explain multilevel mind-body formulation — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/philosophy-of-mind-and-psychiatry) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style CASC: psychoeducation on mind-body models, BPS without emptiness, free will, values, and capacity language. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### general-adult - [Explain OSFED and atypical anorexia to a family — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/other-specified-feeding-eating-disorders) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain OSFED atypical AN, medical risk at non-low BMI, family role, without jargon overload. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### intellectual disability psychiatry - [Explain intellectual disability diagnosis and assessment plan to parents — CASC communication station](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/cases/intellectual-disability-assessment-and-classification) — MRCPsych/FRANZCP-style communication station: explain ID triad and adaptive severity without jargon overload, outline aetiological workup principles, reject core-drug myths, and ma (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ## Vivas (280) ### Addiction psychiatry - [Addiction in older adults — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/addiction-in-older-adults) — Fellowship viva on older-adult alcohol withdrawal presenting as post-operative delirium, screening, pharmacotherapy, and dual diagnosis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol use disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/alcohol-use-disorder) — Fellowship viva on delirium tremens, CIWA-Ar, thiamine/Caine, naltrexone opioid trap, acamprosate/disulfiram doses, dual diagnosis pointer. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/alcohol-withdrawal-and-delirium-tremens) — Fellowship viva on DT recognition, CIWA limits, high-dose benzodiazepines, antipsychotics-not-first-line, Wernicke/thiamine, and inpatient escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Alcohol-related brain injury and Korsakoff — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/alcohol-related-brain-injury-and-korsakoff) — Fellowship viva on Caine criteria, parenteral thiamine EFNS/UK teaching, MRI limits, KS amnesia, capacity, ARBD rehabilitation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Anti-craving pharmacotherapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/anti-craving-pharmacotherapy) — Fellowship viva on naltrexone opioid trap, LFT caution, acamprosate renal dosing, disulfiram supervision, polypharmacy stacking errors, and COMBINE interpretation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Benzodiazepine dependence — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/benzodiazepine-dependence) — Fellowship viva on BZD/Z-drug dependence in older adults, deprescribing, taper safety, and interaction hazards. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — acute stimulant syndromes - [Stimulant intoxication and withdrawal — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stimulant-intoxication-and-withdrawal) — Fellowship viva on acute stimulant intoxication, MAP, medical toxicity, crash suicide risk, and absence of approved anti-craving standard with CM/psychosocial first-line framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — behavioural addictions - [Gambling disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/gambling-disorder) — Fellowship viva on gambling disorder with dopamine-agonist ICD overlap, depression comorbidity, CBT first-line, and off-label naltrexone counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Gaming and internet addiction — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/gaming-and-internet-addiction) — Fellowship viva on gaming disorder vs special interest, ICD-11/DSM status, risk after forced limits, CBT/family care, and realistic pharmacotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — cannabis and psychosis - [Cannabis use and psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cannabis-use-and-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on cannabis–psychosis: potency/dose–response, adolescent risk, dual care, SIP conversion, CBD evidence limits, and family communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — dual diagnosis and integrated care - [Dual diagnosis and integrated care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dual-diagnosis-and-integrated-care) — Fellowship viva on dual diagnosis: sequential vs integrated care, MI, stages of change, comorbidity models, systems design, recovery. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — hallucinogen-related disorders - [Hallucinogen-related disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/hallucinogen-use-disorders) — Fellowship viva on classic psychedelic intoxication, 5-HT2A mechanism, talk-down care, HPPD, dual formulation of psychosis, and accurate PAT trial framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — inhalant-related disorders - [Inhalant-related disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/inhalant-use-disorders) — Fellowship viva on petrol sniffing/chroming, sudden sniffing death, adolescent dual diagnosis, psychosocial care without licensed anti-craving standard, and nitrous oxide myeloneur (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — neonatal abstinence - [Neonatal abstinence syndrome — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome) — Fellowship viva on NAS/NOWS liaison: Finnegan vs ESC, non-pharmacologic care, pharmacotherapy, maternal OAT choice evidence, dyad ethics, and non-punitive child protection. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — perinatal substance use - [Pregnancy and substance use — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/pregnancy-and-substance-use) — Fellowship viva on perinatal OUD: OAT vs detox, MOTHER/Suarez framing, NAS expectation, alcohol abstinence, breastfeeding, non-punitive postpartum planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — pharmaceutical and OTC misuse - [Pharmaceutical and OTC drug misuse — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/pharmaceutical-and-otc-drug-misuse) — Fellowship viva on loperamide cardiotoxicity, pharmaceutical opioid dependence, OAT re-engagement, and the myth that OTC equals low risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — psychosocial interventions - [Mutual-help and contingency management — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mutual-help-and-contingency-management) — Fellowship viva on AA vs TSF vs SMART, intensive referral, CM principles, MATCH/Cochrane literacy, family mutual-help. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — public health and systems - [Harm reduction — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/harm-reduction-and-public-health) — Fellowship viva integrating post-overdose care, THN, NSP, OAT re-engagement, HCV, and anti-stigma communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — stimulant and methamphetamine use - [Stimulant and methamphetamine use — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stimulant-and-methamphetamine-use) — Fellowship viva on methamphetamine intoxication/MAP, cardiovascular risk, withdrawal myths, contingency management, limited pharmacotherapy, and communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance use disorders - [Opioid substitution therapy and withdrawal — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/opioid-substitution-and-withdrawal) — Fellowship viva on methadone–buprenorphine transfer, QTc, precipitated withdrawal, naltrexone timing, and retention mortality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Opioid use disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/opioid-use-disorder) — Fellowship viva on methadone stability, missed doses, QTc, transfer to buprenorphine, naltrexone expectations, dual pain, and mortality framing of retention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Addiction psychiatry — substance-induced mood and anxiety disorders - [Substance-induced mood and anxiety — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/substance-induced-mood-anxiety-disorders) — Fellowship viva on substance-induced mood/anxiety: DSM timing rules, stimulant crash suicide window, induced vs independent, named doses, integrated dual care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — COPMI - [Children of parents with mental illness — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness) — Fellowship viva covering COPMI risk, family-focused practice, prevention citations, and safeguarding interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — DMDD - [Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder) — Fellowship viva on reformulating chronic irritability mislabelled as pediatric bipolar, DMDD criteria, lithium-negative evidence, stimulant/psychosocial-first care, and adult inter (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — OCRD - [Childhood-onset OCD — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/childhood-ocd) — Fellowship viva covering paediatric OCD stepped care, family accommodation, SSRI adequacy, POTS evidence, and PANDAS/psychosis traps. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — attachment disorders - [Attachment disorders in children — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/attachment-disorders-in-children) — Fellowship viva on RAD/DSED: nosology, assessment, AACAP caregiving-first care, APSAC rejection of coercive attachment therapies, BEIP/ERA prognosis framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — child protection - [Child protection for psychiatrists — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/child-protection-for-psychiatrists) — Fellowship viva covering disclosure response, mandatory reporting principles, dual loyalty, sibling safety, and trauma care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — childhood trauma and maltreatment - [Childhood trauma and maltreatment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/childhood-trauma-and-maltreatment) — Fellowship viva covering maltreatment types, ACE graded risk, reporting duty, TF-CBT, safety-first sequencing, and trauma-informed systems. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — depression - [Child and adolescent depression — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/child-and-adolescent-depression) — Fellowship viva on stepping from CBT to fluoxetine in adolescent MDD, black-box communication, family work, and TORDIA-informed next steps. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — developmental assessment - [Developmental assessment in CAP — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/developmental-assessment-in-cap) — Fellowship viva on developmental assessment: surveillance/screening/testing, adaptive function for ID, formulation, early intervention loop. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — disruptive behaviour - [Conduct and oppositional disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/conduct-and-oppositional-disorders) — Fellowship viva on severe CD: CU traits, ADHD, MST ecology, limited pharmacotherapy, risk and ASPD trajectory. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — early-onset psychosis - [Early-onset psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/early-onset-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on CAP early-onset psychosis: VEOP/EOP definitions, autism/trauma differentials, start-low antipsychotics, metabolic monitoring, family/school modules, clozapine th (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — eating disorders - [Adolescent eating disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/eating-disorders-adolescent) — Fellowship viva covering BN pharmacotherapy, FBT for BN, fluoxetine-negative data in AN, ARFID discrimination, medical risk, and capacity principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — elimination disorders - [Elimination disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/elimination-disorders) — Fellowship viva on enuresis and encopresis: nosology, assessment, NICE/AACAP/ICCS enuresis care, ESPGHAN constipation pathway, safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — family assessment and therapy - [Family assessment and therapy in CAP — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/family-assessment-and-therapy-in-cap) — Fellowship viva on CAP family assessment, indication-matched packages, EE/accommodation, safety, and non-coercive practice. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — neurodevelopmental - [ADHD across the lifespan — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/adhd-across-the-lifespan) — Fellowship viva covering adolescent ADHD, adherence, cannabis/diversion, driving risk, atomoxetine/guanfacine alternatives, CBT/coaching, and transition planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Autism spectrum disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/autism-spectrum-disorder) — Fellowship viva on ASD criteria and levels, differentials, ESDM/PACT/parent training, RUPP risperidone and Owen aripiprazole for irritability, capacity and transition. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Language and communication disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/language-and-communication-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering DLD/SPCD differential, SLT-first care, literacy and behaviour comorbidity, bilingual counselling, and no-drug-for-core-language teaching. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Paediatric psychopharmacology — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/paediatric-psychopharmacology) — Fellowship viva on cross-class paediatric prescribing: SSRI black-box, consent/capacity, metabolic antipsychotic rules, and ADHD monitoring contrasts. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — school refusal and school anxiety - [School refusal and school anxiety — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/school-refusal-and-school-anxiety) — Fellowship viva covering functional analysis, multi-agency return-to-school, CBT and pharmacotherapy evidence for school refusal and school anxiety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — service interface - [Transition from CAMHS to adult services — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/transition-from-camhs-to-adult-services) — Fellowship viva on dual-threshold exclusion, care-gap risk, pathway mapping beyond CMHT, managed transition package, and TRACK/MILESTONE evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — specific learning disorder - [Specific learning disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/specific-learning-disorder) — Fellowship viva on SLD: domains, identification science, dyslexia mechanisms, comorbidity and educational management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Child and adolescent psychiatry — youth self-harm and suicide - [Youth self-harm and suicide — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/youth-self-harm-and-suicide) — Fellowship viva on adolescent self-harm, NSSI vs attempt, family communication, Gillick/confidentiality principles, safety planning, CAMHS disposition, and youth-specific evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry - [Autoimmune encephalitis and organic psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/autoimmune-encephalitis-and-organic-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on AE red flags, Graus/Pollak frameworks, MRI/EEG/CSF/Abs, first-line immunotherapy, teratoma, and CL partnership. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cardiac psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cardiac-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering post-ACS depression, AHA risk framing, SADHART/CREATE/ENRICHD literacy, QTc and bleeding, ACS-PTSD, and beta-blocker myth. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Delirium — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/delirium) — Fellowship viva on CAM/4AT, hypoactive delirium, multicomponent care, MIND-USA/AID-ICU limits of antipsychotics, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Dementia and major NCD — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dementia-and-major-ncd) — Fellowship viva on major vs mild NCD, vascular cognitive impairment, BPSD, AChEI/memantine, antipsychotic mortality evidence, and Appelbaum capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Demoralisation and adjustment to medical illness — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/demoralisation-and-adjustment-to-illness) — Fellowship viva covering Clarke/Kissane demoralisation, adjustment disorder timing, DS/DS-II, Breitbart DHD, dignity therapy/MCP/CALM, Rayner antidepressant logic, and decision-spe (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Endocrine psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/endocrine-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on thyroid/Cushing/Addison/steroid psychiatry, crisis priorities, bridge psychotropics, and lithium–thyroid monitoring. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Epilepsy and psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/epilepsy-and-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on postictal psychosis, NDDI-E depression, LEV effects, and psychopharmacology at the epilepsy interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [FND in the medical setting — C-L structured viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/functional-neurological-disorder-cl) — Fellowship viva on hospital FND: liaison systems, functional seizures, pejorative language, AED rationalisation, and discharge planning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Huntington disease psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/huntington-disease-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on HD neuropsychiatry, suicide, irritability algorithms, and VMAT2–mood interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mild cognitive impairment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mild-cognitive-impairment) — Fellowship viva on MCI/mild NCD nosology, assessment, conversion, lifestyle care, and AChEI evidence limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Multiple sclerosis psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/multiple-sclerosis-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on MS depression, PBA, suicide, cognition, and DMT interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Normal pressure hydrocephalus and reversible dementias — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/nph-and-reversible-dementias) — Fellowship viva on iNPH as treatable syndrome, reversible dementia sobriety, and shunt pathway literacy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Pain psychiatry and somatic symptom disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/pain-psychiatry-and-somatic-symptom) — Fellowship viva on SSD/IAD, PHQ-15, CBT for health anxiety, duloxetine/TCA caution, SPACE/CDC opioid principles, and OUD interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Parkinson disease psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/parkinson-disease-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on PD psychosis, dopamine-agonist ICD, depression, and psychopharmacology. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Perinatal psychiatry in the general hospital — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/perinatal-medical-cl) — Fellowship viva covering hospital perinatal CL: PPP vs blues/OCD, EPDS limits, Patorno lithium, Bergink treatment, sertraline lactation framing, MBU disposition, capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psycho-oncology — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psycho-oncology) — Fellowship viva covering distress/depression/demoralisation/delirium/steroid toxicity, SMaRT collaborative care, Kelly interaction, Agar palliative delirium, Temel/Breitbart interf (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [SLE and autoimmune neuropsychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/sle-and-autoimmune-neuropsychiatry) — Fellowship viva on NPSLE attribution, inflammatory versus thrombotic branching, antibodies, and CL partnership. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Stroke and post-stroke psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stroke-and-post-stroke-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering PSD epidemiology, Carson location myth, Robinson prevention, FLAME vs FOCUS/AFFINITY/EFFECTS, SSRI monitoring, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Traumatic brain injury psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/traumatic-brain-injury-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering TBI severity, secondary syndromes, beta-blocker-first aggression care, sertraline evidence, and capacity at the rehab interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison psychiatry — abnormal illness behaviour - [Abnormal illness behaviour and the sick role — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/abnormal-illness-behaviour) — Fellowship viva on AIB theory, nosology translation, ethics of labelling, CHAMP/Henningsen care, and refusal of punitive detention-as-disposal. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — capacity and consent - [Capacity and informed consent — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/capacity-and-informed-consent) — Fellowship viva covering decision-specific capacity, fluctuating cognition, substitute/best-interests pathways, family role, and emergency laparotomy decision-making. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry - [Hepatic encephalopathy and advanced transplant psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/hepatic-and-transplant-psychiatry-advanced) — Fellowship viva spanning HE neuropsychiatry and advanced liver transplant psychosocial evaluation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Consultation-liaison — transplant and ICU psychiatry - [Transplant and ICU psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/transplant-and-icu-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva spanning transplant psychosocial evaluation/adherence and ICU delirium–capacity–PICS/PTSD interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry - [Acute agitation and rapid tranquillisation — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/acute-agitation-and-rapid-tranquillisation) — Fellowship viva on RT ladder, combination ban, TREC and ANZ ED options, monitoring, capacity, and rescue pathways. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Acute behavioural disturbance and excited delirium — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/excited-delirium-and-acute-behavioural-disturbance) — Fellowship viva on ABD-first framing, contested ExDS term, droperidol/ketamine, combination ban, prone restraint, capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Lithium toxicity — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/lithium-toxicity) — Fellowship viva on lithium toxicity patterns, interactions, EXTRIP criteria, decontamination myths, rebound, and restart. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Neuroleptic malignant syndrome — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome) — Fellowship viva on NMS criteria, SS vs malignant catatonia, stop-and-support care, bromocriptine/dantrolene/ECT debates, and rechallenge. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Overdose and toxicology — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/overdose-and-toxicology-for-psychiatrists) — Fellowship viva on relative toxicity of venlafaxine vs SSRIs, always-screen paracetamol, seizure management, observation, and post-OD risk assessment. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychiatric emergencies — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychiatric-emergencies) — Fellowship viva covering catatonic emergency versus NMS, lorazepam challenge and ECT pathway, medical resuscitation, and capacity/least-restrictive care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Serotonin toxicity — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/serotonin-syndrome) — Fellowship viva on Hunter criteria, linezolid trap, SS vs NMS, cyproheptadine dosing, cooling/ICU thresholds, and deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — absconding and missing patients - [Absconding and missing patients — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/absconding-and-missing-patients) — Fellowship viva on failure to return from leave, suicide risk after absconding, multi-element prevention, Safewards framing, and post-return plan. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — self-harm and crisis - [Self-harm and crisis intervention — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/self-harm-and-crisis-intervention) — Fellowship viva on adolescent self-harm, NSSI vs attempt, family communication, safety planning, CAMHS disposition, and aftercare evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — suicide risk - [Suicide risk assessment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/suicide-risk-assessment) — Fellowship viva covering post-discharge peak risk, firearms means restriction, Stanley-Brown safety planning, lithium anti-suicide evidence, and documentation standards. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Emergency psychiatry — violence risk - [Violence risk assessment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/violence-risk-assessment) — Fellowship viva covering DASA imminence, command hallucinations, SPJ formulation, dual diagnosis, least-restrictive care, and anti-stigma epidemiology framing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — FII / medical child abuse - [Fabricated or induced illness — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/munchausen-by-proxy-and-fabricated-illness) — Fellowship viva on FII/MCA/FDIA terminology, safeguarding, assessment, perpetrator psychopathology, ethics of surveillance, and report limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — arson and fire-setting - [Arson and fire-setting — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/arson-and-fire-setting) — Fellowship viva covering terminology triad, epidemiology, pathways, assessment, treatment, and legal-clinical interface for arson and fire-setting. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — civil - [Civil forensic psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/civil-forensic-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on testamentary and financial capacity, guardianship principles, functional capacity standards, dual-role ethics, and civil report structure without invented statut (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — duty to warn and third-party risk - [Duty to warn and third-party risk — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/duty-to-warn-and-third-party-risk) — Fellowship viva on Tarasoff principles, confidentiality limits, protective options, jurisdiction humility, and documentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — expert evidence - [Expert evidence and forensic report writing — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/expert-evidence-and-report-writing) — Fellowship viva on expert roles, dual-role ethics, forensic assessment, report architecture, admissibility teaching frames, bias, and testimony craft. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — fitness and criminal responsibility - [Fitness to stand trial and criminal responsibility — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/fitness-to-stand-trial-and-criminal-responsibility) — Fellowship viva covering fitness standards, ID and substances, instruments as adjuncts, restoration, and separation from retrospective criminal responsibility without invented stat (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — homicide and mental disorder - [Homicide and mental disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/homicide-and-mental-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering epidemiology humility, FEP concentration, pathway subtypes, responsibility methodology, and temporal triad for homicide and mental disorder. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — mental health law - [Mental health law and involuntary treatment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mental-health-law-and-involuntary-treatment) — Fellowship viva on mania, capacity/MH Act interface, least restrictive care, rights, restrictive practices, CTO evidence humility, jurisdiction caution. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — prison mental health - [Prison mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/prison-mental-health) — Fellowship viva covering prevalence, reception, suicide/self-harm, dual diagnosis, segregation harms, equivalence of care, transfer, and post-release risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — risk assessment - [Risk assessment in forensic settings — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/risk-assessment-in-forensic-settings) — Fellowship viva on forensic SPJ, actuarial adjuncts, protective factors, step-down scenarios, report communication, and limits of safety language. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — sexual offending - [Sexual offending — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/sexual-offending) — Fellowship viva on sexual-offending risk assessment, formulation, treatment principles, and communication of residual uncertainty. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — stalking and harassment - [Stalking and harassment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stalking-and-harassment) — Fellowship viva on intimacy-seeking/erotomanic stalking, multi-domain risk, and communication of residual uncertainty. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — therapeutic security - [Therapeutic security and secure care levels — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/therapeutic-security) — Fellowship viva covering therapeutic security domains, secure care levels, DUNDRUM triage, relational security, long-stay, and post-discharge outcomes. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — victimology - [Victimology and trauma in forensic settings — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/victimology-and-trauma) — Fellowship viva on forensic victimology: dual victim–offender roles, poly-victimisation, cPTSD, trauma-informed secure care, and report safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Forensic psychiatry — young offenders - [Young offenders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/young-offenders) — Fellowship viva covering detention prevalence, Moffitt taxonomy, SAVRY, MST/FFT, comorbidity treatment, isolation harms, special populations, and transition risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — EEG and clinical neurophysiology - [EEG and clinical neurophysiology in psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/eeg-and-clinical-neurophysiology) — Fellowship viva on psychiatric EEG literacy, NCSE, clozapine seizures, and patient communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — attachment - [Attachment theory — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/attachment-theory-and-early-relationships) — Fellowship viva on attachment theory from infant classification through adult mentalization and clinical safety around coercive therapies. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — basic neuroscience for psychiatry - [Basic neuroscience for psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/basic-neuroscience-for-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on psychosis and depression neuroscience, methods limits, patient communication, and landmark models. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — behavioural science - [Learning theory and behavioural science — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/learning-theory-and-behavioural-science) — Learning theory and behavioural science — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — biostatistics for psychiatry exams - [Biostatistics — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/biostatistics-for-psychiatry-exams) — Fellowship viva covering NNT, p-values, CI, HR, power, and diagnostic predictive values in psychiatry. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — cognitive psychology - [Cognitive psychology for psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cognitive-psychology-for-psychiatry) — Cognitive psychology for psychiatry — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — epidemiologic methods for psychiatry - [Epidemiologic methods for psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/epidemiology-methods-for-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on prevalence vs incidence, association vs causation, bias/confounding, PAF, and screening base rates. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — historiography - [History of psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/history-of-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on history of psychiatry landmarks, reform cycles, nosology, and clinical communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neuroimaging in psychiatry - [Neuroimaging in psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/neuroimaging-in-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on clinical imaging decisions, modality critique, landmark evidence, and communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — neurotransmitters receptors signalling - [Neurotransmitters, receptors and signalling — viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/neurotransmitters-receptors-and-signalling) — Fellowship viva on monoamine, GABA, glutamate and ACh systems; GPCR cascades; drug-class mapping; serotonin toxicity vs NMS; delayed antidepressant onset. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — nosology - [Psychiatric classification — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychiatric-classification-dsm5tr-icd11) — Fellowship viva covering nosology purposes, DSM-ICD dual systems, field-trial reliability, HiTOP/RDoC, ICD-11 reforms, and classification-to-care reasoning. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — personality science - [Personality theory for psychiatrists — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/personality-theory-for-psychiatrists) — Personality theory for psychiatrists — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — prevention and early intervention - [Prevention and early intervention — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/prevention-and-early-intervention) — Fellowship viva on prevention frameworks, indicated care, DUP, EIS evidence, and UHR antipsychotic restraint. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychiatric genetics and epigenetics - [Psychiatric genetics and epigenetics — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychiatric-genetics-and-epigenetics) — Fellowship viva on heritability, GWAS architecture, CNVs/22q11, PRS limits, epigenetics, and counselling ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology - [Psychoneuroendocrinology and psychoimmunology — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychoneuroendocrinology-and-psychoimmunology) — Fellowship viva on HPA/immune mechanisms, investigation humility, prolactin pharmacology, and clinical communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — rating scales and measurement-based care - [Rating scales and measurement-based care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/rating-scales-and-measurement-based-care) — Fellowship viva covering core scales, psychometrics, MBC evidence, cut-off discipline, and implementation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — research methods and study design - [Research methods and study design — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/research-methods-and-study-design) — Fellowship viva on design selection, observational versus experimental threats, reporting standards, and evidence synthesis. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social determinants of mental health - [Social determinants of mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/social-determinants-of-mental-health) — Fellowship viva on SDMH frameworks, gradient, mechanisms, prevention, migration, stigma, and multi-level clinical action. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Foundations — social psychology - [Social psychology and group dynamics — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/social-psychology-and-group-dynamics) — Social psychology and group dynamics — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry - [Catatonia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/catatonia) — Fellowship viva on catatonia criteria, malignant features, NMS overlap, lorazepam challenge, and ECT. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Culture-bound syndromes and cultural concepts of distress — structured viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/culture-bound-syndromes) — Fellowship viva on the retirement of the culture-bound syndrome category, the DSM-5-TR cultural concepts of distress, eponym mastery without othering, amok and forensic caution, mi (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) - [Functional neurological disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/functional-neurological-disorder) — Fellowship viva on functional seizures, communication ethics, AED rationalisation, and psychological treatment evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — DID and dissociative amnesia - [DID and dissociative amnesia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dissociative-identity-and-amnesia) — Fellowship viva covering DID and amnesia/fugue, Dalenberg vs Lynn framing, ISSTD phases, TOP DD caveats, suicide risk, and iatrogenic memory-recovery pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD - [Body dysmorphic disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/body-dysmorphic-disorder) — Fellowship viva on delusional-insight BDD, SRI first-line, CBT-BDD fidelity, suicide risk, and non-collusion with surgery. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Hoarding disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/hoarding-and-related-disorders) — Fellowship viva on hoarding disorder with animal and fire risk, capacity, specialised CBT, and multiagency care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Obsessive-compulsive disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) — Fellowship viva on treatment-refractory OCD: adequacy of prior trials, ERP, antipsychotic augmentation, deep TMS evidence, DBS meta-analytic pathway. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — OCRD / BFRB - [Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/trichotillomania-and-excoriation-disorder) — Fellowship viva on BFRB treatment hierarchy, HRT fidelity, NAC RCTs, olanzapine cautions, and medical complications. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Generalised anxiety disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/generalised-anxiety-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering chronic GAD, benzo dependence, failed inadequate SSRI trials, CBT metacognitive/positive-belief targets, and evidence-based alternatives including pregabal (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Panic disorder and agoraphobia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/panic-disorder-and-agoraphobia) — Fellowship viva covering severe panic with agoraphobia, pseudo-resistance, SSRI re-trial dosing, CBT exposure, benzodiazepine discontinuation with CBT, and inappropriate ECT expect (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Selective mutism — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/selective-mutism) — Fellowship viva covering selective mutism criteria, anxiety formulation, school-inclusive behavioural therapy, pharmacotherapy stewardship, and engagement with punitive or benzo-on (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Separation anxiety disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/separation-anxiety-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering adult separation anxiety disorder mislabelled as panic, DSM-5 lifespan framing, exposure plan, medication stewardship, and engagement. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Social anxiety disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/social-anxiety-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering chronic SAD, alcohol safety behaviour, inadequate prior SSRI trials, Clark/Wells CBT targets, and evidence-based medication including maintenance and speci (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Specific phobia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/specific-phobia) — Fellowship viva covering multi-cue specific phobia (animal + BII features), one-session treatment principles, applied tension, medication limits, and engagement with treatment-refu (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — bipolar and related disorders - [Bipolar depression and polarity-safe treatment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/bipolar-affective-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering bipolar depression, antidepressant monotherapy pitfalls (STEP-BD), quetiapine/lurasidone/OFC/lamotrigine choices with doses, suicide risk, and shared decis (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Bipolar I disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/bipolar-i-disorder) — Fellowship viva on mixed features in bipolar I, antidepressant-related destabilisation, suicide risk, lithium levels, pregnancy shared decision, valproate teratogenicity hierarchy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Bipolar II vs unipolar, hypomania thresholds, lamotrigine and antidepressant risk — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/bipolar-ii-and-cyclothymia) — Fellowship viva on bipolar II recognition, hypomania vs mania, antidepressant switch, quetiapine/lithium/lamotrigine, STEP-BD, and safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mixed features, rapid cycling, and polarity-safe treatment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mixed-features-and-rapid-cycling) — Fellowship viva on mixed features high-risk phenotype, rapid cycling drivers, lithium/SGA re-initiation, STEP-BD and BALANCE evidence, and monitoring. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — clinical high risk / attenuated psychosis - [Clinical high risk and attenuated psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/clinical-high-risk-and-attenuated-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on UHR/CHR criteria, conversion rates, CAARMS/SIPS, CBT-first indicated prevention, omega-3 equipoise, and antipsychotics not routine first-line. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — dissociative disorders - [Dissociative disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dissociative-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering DID evidence base, DES/SCID-D, Dalenberg vs Lynn framing, ISSTD phases, TOP DD caveats, DPDR CBT, suicide risk, and iatrogenic pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — early psychosis pathway - [First-episode psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/first-episode-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on FEP pathway: DUP, organic work-up, OPUS/RAISE, low-dose starts, maintenance after remission, cannabis, IPS, and communication with family. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — factitious disorder and malingering - [Factitious disorder and malingering — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/factitious-disorder-and-malingering) — Fellowship viva covering FDIS vs malingering vs FND, Bass/Halligan principles, Mittenberg base rates, Slick/Rogers detection frameworks, Eastwood management limits, and legal role (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — feeding and eating disorders - [ARFID — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder) — Fellowship viva on adult ARFID: sensory presentation, NIAS/PARDI, micronutrient risk, CBT-AR adult evidence, accommodation, pharmacotherapy limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Pica and rumination disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/pica-and-rumination-disorder) — Fellowship viva on adult rumination disorder: discrimination, diaphragmatic breathing, biofeedback RCT, baclofen RCT positioning, GI interface. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — impulse control - [Intermittent explosive disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/intermittent-explosive-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering DSM-5-TR IED criteria, ASPD/mania/substance differentials, CBT and fluoxetine evidence, AED adjuncts, and violence risk humility. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Kleptomania and pyromania — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/kleptomania-and-pyromania) — Fellowship viva covering DSM-5-TR criteria for kleptomania and pyromania, instrumental crime exclusions, Grant naltrexone RCT, Koran escitalopram nuance, CBT, and multi-agency risk (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders - [Major depressive disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/major-depressive-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering TRD-leaning recurrent MDD, lithium augmentation, ECT indications and evidence, suicide risk, and maintenance antidepressant duration. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Melancholic and atypical specifiers — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/melancholic-and-atypical-specifiers) — Fellowship viva on melancholic vs atypical depression specifiers: criteria hinge, mechanisms, ECT, Columbia MAOI evidence, washouts, pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychotic depression — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychotic-depression) — Fellowship viva on psychotic depression: DSM specifier, suicide, combination AD+AP, ECT, STOP-PD/STOP-PD II, metabolic monitoring, differentials. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Seasonal and atypical depression — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/seasonal-and-atypical-depression) — Fellowship viva covering seasonal pattern specifier, atypical features, Can-SAD, Golden light meta-analysis, MAOI historical evidence, CBT-SAD, and anticipatory bupropion XL. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Treatment-resistant depression — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/treatment-resistant-depression) — Fellowship viva on established TRD after two adequate trials: lithium/T3/atypical augmentation, ECT, rTMS, ketamine/esketamine, measurement-based care, and risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — mood disorders / women's mental health - [Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering DSM confirmation, Schmidt add-back and allopregnanolone models, continuous vs luteal vs symptom-onset SSRI, drospirenone/EE, GnRH with add-back, and suicid (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — perinatal - [Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/perinatal-mood-and-anxiety-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering EPDS interpretation, dual risk, OCD vs psychosis discriminator, postnatal antidepressant/lactation counselling, MBU thresholds and ECT. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Postpartum psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/postpartum-psychosis) — Fellowship viva covering PPP recognition, dual risk, Bergink-informed treatment, MBU, lithium monitoring, ECT, and prevention counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — personality disorders - [Antisocial personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/antisocial-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering DSM ASPD criteria, psychopathy construct, substance comorbidity, violence risk humility, NICE/Cochrane limits, and multi-agency care without nihilism. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Avoidant personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/avoidant-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering AVPD criteria, SAD continuum, schizoid/ASD differentials, CBT and schema therapy, SSRI for comorbidity, and anti-nihilism. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Borderline personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/borderline-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering BPD diagnosis and bipolar differential, crisis risk, DBT/MBT/GPM evidence, limited pharmacotherapy, LABILE, and anti-nihilism longitudinal data. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cluster A and C personality disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cluster-a-and-cluster-c-personality) — Fellowship viva covering schizotypal spectrum adjacency, OCPD vs OCD, dependent PD safeguarding, psychotherapy evidence including schema therapy, and limited pharmacotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Dependent personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dependent-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering DPD criteria (≥5/8), AVPD/BPD differentials, post-separation risk, IPV context, CBT and schema therapy, SSRI for comorbidity, and anti-collusion boundaries (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Histrionic personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/histrionic-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering HPD criteria, construct validity, BPD/NPD/mania differentials, frame-based care, schema therapy PD evidence, SSRI for comorbidity, and countertransference. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [ICD-11 personality disorder dimensional model — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/personality-disorder-icd11-dimensional) — Fellowship viva covering ICD-11 severity and trait domains, borderline pattern, DSM AMPD alignment, clinical utility, psychotherapy and medication principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Paranoid personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/paranoid-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering DSM PPD criteria, delusional disorder discriminator, trauma-linked mechanisms, alliance-first care, and pharmacotherapy limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizotypal personality disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/schizotypal-personality-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering STPD criteria, schizophrenia and ASD differentials, conversion monitoring, limited antipsychotic evidence, comorbidity treatment, and anti-nihilism psychos (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis - [Negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/negative-and-cognitive-symptoms-of-schizophrenia) — Fellowship viva on primary negative symptoms and cognition after secondary causes excluded: domains, scales, Green, Németh, remediation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Treatment-resistant schizophrenia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia) — Fellowship viva on established TRS after two adequate trials: TRRIP, clozapine core, InterSePT, LAI context, ultra-TRS and ECT augmentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychosis rehabilitation - [Psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychosocial-rehabilitation-in-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on psychosocial rehabilitation in psychosis: CHIME, PORT packages, IPS, family PE, RAISE, Slade abuses. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — psychotic disorders - [Delusional disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/delusional-disorder) — Fellowship viva on somatic delusional disorder vs schizophrenia, engagement without collusion, iatrogenic harm prevention, antipsychotic plan, and evidence limits. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizoaffective disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/schizoaffective-disorder) — Fellowship viva on schizoaffective bipolar type criteria, discrimination from schizophrenia and bipolar with psychosis, antidepressant pitfalls, lithium/antipsychotic strategy, and (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizophrenia spectrum — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/schizophrenia-spectrum-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering relapse after non-adherence, risk, LAI versus clozapine decision-making, InterSePT and TRRIP concepts, and cardiometabolic care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schizophreniform and brief psychotic disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/schizophreniform-and-brief-psychotic-disorder) — Fellowship viva on brief vs schizophreniform vs schizophrenia thresholds, good prognostic features, ATPD concept, FEP treatment, and careful prognostic communication. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — reactive attachment and disinhibited social engagement - [Reactive attachment and DSED — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/reactive-attachment-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering RAD vs DSED, residual transition risk, APSAC red lines, caregiving-first care, and adult residual trajectories after early deprivation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — secondary / organic psychosis - [Psychotic disorder due to another medical condition — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychosis-due-to-medical-condition) — Fellowship viva on secondary psychosis: cause groups, red flags, investigation ladder, AE hand-off, cautious antipsychotics, capacity/legal principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related - [Illness anxiety disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/illness-anxiety-disorder) — Fellowship viva on IAD in CL cardiology: nosology, CBT, CHAMP, SSRI, collaborative care, risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — somatic symptom and related disorders - [Somatic symptom disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/somatic-symptom-disorder) — Fellowship viva on SSD alliance, criteria pivot, stepped care, CBT evidence, deprescribing risk, and anti-iatrogenesis with medical teams. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — substance/medication-induced psychosis - [Substance-induced psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/substance-induced-psychosis) — Fellowship viva on SIP: DSM timeline criteria, SIP vs primary vs delirium, methamphetamine medical risk, named antipsychotic, Starzer/Murrie conversion, integrated dual care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related - [Adjustment disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/adjustment-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering AD vs MDD, suicide risk after situational crisis, benzo misuse, brief psychological care, and selective pharmacotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Grief and prolonged grief disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/grief-and-prolonged-grief-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering late-life PGD, CGT evidence in elderly persons, reunion ideation, engagement skills, and selective pharmacotherapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### General adult psychiatry — trauma and stressor-related disorders - [Complex PTSD and trauma-informed care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/complex-ptsd-and-trauma-informed-care) — Fellowship viva covering ICD-11 CPTSD, DSO triad, BPD overlap, STAIR evidence, de Jongh critique, DBT-PTSD, SSRI dosing concepts, ITQ, and trauma-informed care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [PTSD and acute stress disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/ptsd-and-acute-stress) — Fellowship viva covering ICD-11 complex PTSD, STAIR+exposure, trauma-focused therapy fears, SSRI dosing concepts, prazosin equipoise, and safety in IPV. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry - [Psychiatric disorders in intellectual disability — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychiatric-disorders-in-intellectual-disability) — Fellowship viva on dual diagnosis: overshadowing, pathoplastic presentation, DC-LD, Cooper epidemiology, Tyrer/Sheehan/Deb psychotropic evidence, adapted therapy. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — Down syndrome - [Down syndrome and mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/down-syndrome-mental-health) — Fellowship viva on DS mental health: APP mechanism, depression vs dementia, medical mimics, assessment tools, start-low go-slow prescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — genetic syndromes - [Behavioural phenotypes and genetic syndromes — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/behavioural-phenotypes-genetic-syndromes) — Fellowship viva on probabilistic phenotypes, five core syndromes, Boer UPD psychosis, Murphy/Schneider 22q11 evidence, microarray first-tier testing, and start-low go-slow psychoph (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability psychiatry — neurodevelopmental dual diagnosis - [Autism and intellectual disability dual diagnosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/autism-and-id-comorbidity) — Fellowship viva on autism–ID dual diagnosis: criteria logic, AAC, epilepsy, PBS, and selective pharmacotherapy with population-specific evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — capacity and supported decision-making - [Capacity and supported decision-making in ID — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/capacity-and-supported-decision-making-id) — Fellowship viva covering capacity in mild ID with psychosis, supported decision-making, guardianship principles, UNCRPD legal capacity, and mental health vs capacity pathways. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — forensic dual disability - [Offending and intellectual disability — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/offending-and-intellectual-disability) — Fellowship viva covering ID and offending, suggestibility, fitness, fire-setting formulation, risk tool limits, and adapted management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Intellectual disability — neurodevelopmental - [Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder) — Fellowship viva on FASD criteria frameworks, neurobehaviour, comorbidity care, Streissguth secondary disabilities, and alcohol-free pregnancy prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Fragile X syndrome — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/fragile-x-syndrome) — Fellowship viva on FMR1 allele classes, Sherman paradox, full-mutation phenotype, FXTAS/FXPOI, molecular diagnosis, comorbidity care and cascade counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Alzheimer disease - [Alzheimer disease — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/alzheimer-disease) — Fellowship viva covering McKhann probable AD, ATN research biomarkers caution, donepezil continuation, memantine role, DICE BPSD, antipsychotic mortality, and Appelbaum capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — Lewy body dementias - [DLB and PDD — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dementia-with-lewy-bodies-and-parkinson) — Fellowship viva covering McKeith 2017, Emre PDD criteria, neuroleptic sensitivity, ChEI evidence, and safe psychosis management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — addiction interface - [Late-life substance use — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/late-life-substance-use) — Fellowship viva covering missed postoperative withdrawal, polydrug late-life substance use, thiamine, CIWA-guided treatment, BZD/opioid cautions, and collaborative deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — anxiety disorders - [Late-life anxiety disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/late-life-anxiety-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering late-life GAD, fear of falling, CBT/SSRI evidence, hyponatraemia, Beers benzodiazepines, and suicide lethality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — capacity, guardianship and end of life - [Capacity, guardianship and end-of-life decisions — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/capacity-guardianship-end-of-life) — Fellowship viva covering Appelbaum capacity, ACP, substitute decisions, and palliative psychiatric assessment of desire for death. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — delirium and acute cognitive syndromes - [Delirium in older adults — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/delirium-in-older-adults) — Fellowship viva covering CAM, hypoactive/mixed presentations, HELP-style care, avoid benzos, cautious low-dose antipsychotics with trial caveats, capacity, and Witlox/BRAIN-ICU pro (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — dementia neuropsychiatry - [BPSD — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/behavioural-and-psychological-symptoms-of-dementia) — Fellowship viva on long-term antipsychotic use in BPSD, black-box harms, deprescribing, and non-drug care with landmark trial integration. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — elder abuse and vulnerability - [Elder abuse and vulnerability — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/elder-abuse-and-vulnerability) — Fellowship viva covering elder abuse subtypes, capacity vs autonomy, safeguarding, and mental health care after disclosure. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — falls polypharmacy frailty - [Falls, polypharmacy and frailty — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/falls-polypharmacy-and-frailty) — Fellowship viva covering Fried/Rockwood frailty, psychotropic FRIDs, Beers/STOPP, multifactorial falls care, deprescribing, and start-low-go-slow-but-go antidepressant principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — grief and loss - [Bereavement in later life — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/bereavement-in-later-life) — Fellowship viva covering late-life PGD criteria, widowhood risk, dual process, Shear 2014 CGT, selective medication, and practical care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — mood disorders - [Late-life bipolar disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/late-life-bipolar-disorder) — Fellowship viva covering secondary mania, organic work-up, GERI-BD, geriatric lithium targets, medical comorbidity, and suicide lethality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Late-life depression — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/late-life-depression) — Fellowship viva covering vascular depression phenotype, under-treatment versus true non-response, older-adult antidepressant safety, ECT, suicide lethality, and maintenance evidenc (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — neurocognitive disorders - [Frontotemporal dementia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/frontotemporal-dementia) — Fellowship viva covering Rascovsky bvFTD, psychiatric misdiagnosis, C9orf72/MAPT/GRN, treatment limits, ALS spectrum, and medicolegal risk. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/vascular-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia) — Fellowship viva covering VCI spectrum, criteria evolution, phenotypes, imaging, prevention evidence, modest cognitive pharmacotherapy, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Young-onset dementia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/young-onset-dementia) — Fellowship viva covering YOD definition, epidemiology anchors, EOAD gene triad, work-up, donepezil dosing principles, Schneider mortality signal, and Appelbaum capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychopharmacology - [Prescribing psychotropics in older adults — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/prescribing-in-older-adults) — Fellowship viva covering PIM frameworks, start-low-go-slow-but-go, anticholinergic TCA risk, SSRI sodium/QTc/bleeding, antipsychotic caution, and integrated falls/QTc safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — psychosis - [Late-onset psychosis — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/late-onset-psychosis) — Fellowship viva covering Howard consensus, partition delusions, organic exclusion, DLB trap, low-dose antipsychotic, Schneider mortality framing, and cognitive surveillance. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Old age psychiatry — residential care and systems of care - [Residential aged care psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/residential-aged-care-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering RAC multifactorial assessment, Fossey/WHELD/Husebo non-drug evidence, Schneider mortality, cautious dosing, DART-AD deprescribing, restraint, and liaison. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice - [Clinical communication and the psychiatric interview — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/clinical-communication-and-interviewing) — Fellowship viva on interview structure, breaking bad news, engagement in psychosis, shared decision making, and documentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Professional practice — critical appraisal and EBM - [Critical appraisal — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/critical-appraisal-for-psychiatry-exams) — Fellowship viva covering RCT appraisal, effect interpretation, applicability, and EBM toolkit follow-ups. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional practice — epidemiology and public mental health - [Epidemiology and public mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/epidemiology-and-public-mental-health) — Fellowship viva on prevalence interpretation, GBD metrics, prevention frameworks, treatment gap, and survey appraisal. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional skills — mental state examination - [Mental state examination — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mental-state-examination) — Fellowship viva covering full MSE structure, mania vs depression patterns, insight, scales as adjuncts, culture, and CASC performance. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — boundary violations and sexual misconduct - [Boundary violations and sexual misconduct — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/boundary-violations-and-sexual-misconduct) — Fellowship viva covering crossing vs violation, erotic transference/countertransference, sexual misconduct response, post-termination ethics, and prevention. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — complaint management and regulation - [Complaint management and professional regulation — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/complaint-management-and-regulation) — Fellowship viva covering complaint taxonomy, open disclosure, doctor impact under investigation, recurrent risk, and proportionate escalation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health - [Cultural formulation and Indigenous mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cultural-formulation-and-indigenous-mental-health) — Fellowship viva covering CFI domains, Māori health models, cultural safety, post-self-harm culturally informed care, and non-stereotyping practice. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — doctor health, burnout and impairment - [Doctor health, burnout and impairment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/doctor-health-and-burnout) — Fellowship viva covering Maslach burnout, depression differential, trainee crisis, evidence-based interventions, suicide risk in doctors, and impaired colleague response. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — formulation - [Formulation skills — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/formulation-biopsychosocial-and-4ps) — Fellowship viva on BPS/4P formulation technique, mechanisms, cultural exploration, BPS critique, and CASC presentation structure using a depression/alcohol case. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychological therapies - [CBT fundamentals — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cbt-fundamentals-for-psychiatrists) — Fellowship viva on CBT model, depression formulation, BA vs cognitive work, DeRubeis/Hollon evidence, homework, drift, and combined care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [DBT and third-wave therapies — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/dbt-and-third-wave-therapies) — Fellowship viva on DBT structure, biosocial theory, evidence, ACT/MBCT differentials, and stepped care when full-model DBT is unavailable. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychodynamic-and-supportive-psychotherapy) — Fellowship viva covering continuum, suitability, T/CT, landmark evidence, and boundaries in psychotherapy practice. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychological therapies and communication - [Motivational interviewing — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/motivational-interviewing) — Motivational interviewing — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — psychosocial interventions - [Family intervention and expressed emotion — clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/family-and-systemic-interventions) — Fellowship viva on EE, family intervention evidence, models, engagement, and CASC pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — spirituality and religion in psychiatry - [Spirituality and religion in psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/spirituality-and-religion-in-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering R/S definitions, assessment tools, coping, boundaries, and integration with risk and depression care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — stigma, recovery and rights-based care - [Stigma, recovery and rights-based care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stigma-recovery-and-rights-based-care) — Fellowship viva covering stigma taxonomy, CHIME, SDM, rights/CRPD debate landscape, and implementation pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Professional — teaching and supervision skills - [Teaching and supervision skills — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/teaching-and-supervision-skills) — Fellowship viva on clinical teaching, educational supervision, feedback models, WBA, remediation, and failure-to-fail. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology - [Extrapyramidal side effects and tardive dyskinesia — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/eps-and-tardive-dyskinesia) — Fellowship viva on EPS tempo taxonomy, dystonia rescue, akathisia, TD risk and VMAT2 RCTs. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ECT and neurostimulation - [ECT and neurostimulation — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/ect-and-neurostimulation) — Fellowship viva covering ECT efficacy evidence, placement/dosing, anaesthesia literacy, cognitive risks, continuation, TRS augmentation, and evidence-tiered rTMS/VNS/DBS. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SNRIs and NRIs - [SNRIs and NRIs — cross-table viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/snris-and-nris) — Fellowship viva on SNRI/NRI mechanisms, doses, comparative evidence, BP and discontinuation safety, and reboxetine publication bias. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — SSRIs - [Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/ssris) — Fellowship viva covering SSRI agents, doses, black box, QTc, discontinuation, serotonin toxicity and washouts. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antidepressants - [Antidepressants — cross-table viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/antidepressants) — Fellowship viva on antidepressant mechanisms, landmark evidence, safety emergencies, switching/washouts, and augmentation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — antipsychotics - [Antipsychotics — cross-table viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/antipsychotics) — Fellowship viva on receptor maps, landmark trials, monitoring, LAI, clozapine threshold, and emergency adverse effects. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — anxiolytics and hypnotics - [Anxiolytics and hypnotics — cross-table viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/anxiolytics-and-hypnotics) — Fellowship viva on GABA-A vs non-GABAergic anxiolytics/hypnotics, short-term use, taper, elderly harm, and lethal interactions. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — atypical and multimodal antidepressants - [Mirtazapine, bupropion and multimodal antidepressants — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mirtazapine-bupropion-and-multimodal) — Fellowship viva covering mechanisms, doses, seizure risk, STARD/CO-MED evidence, multimodal agents and counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — benzodiazepine prescribing and tapering - [Benzodiazepine prescribing and tapering — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/benzodiazepine-prescribing-and-tapering) — Fellowship viva covering initiation rules, half-life/LOT, equipotency, taper craft, deprescribing evidence, opioid synergy, and emergency pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — clozapine - [Clozapine — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/clozapine) — Fellowship viva covering TRS entry, evidence, titration, lethal adverse effects, CYP1A2, levels, and rechallenge principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — cognitive enhancers - [Cognitive enhancers — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cognitive-enhancers) — Fellowship viva covering AChEI/memantine mechanisms, doses, subtype indications, landmark trials, safety, and deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — drug interactions and QTc - [Drug interactions and QTc — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/drug-interactions-and-qtc) — Fellowship viva on interaction taxonomy, CYP maps, QTc measurement, risk stratification, TdP, and polypharmacy safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — first-generation antipsychotics - [First-generation antipsychotics — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/first-generation-antipsychotics) — Fellowship viva covering FGA classification, landmark trials, receptor map, EPS/NMS emergencies, TD risk, depot use and treatment-resistance pathway. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — fitness to drive - [Psychotropics, sedation and driving — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychotropics-and-driving) — Fellowship viva covering residual hypnotic impairment, crash epidemiology, illness vs drug effects, counselling, and licence-class standards. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — ketamine and esketamine - [Ketamine and esketamine — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/ketamine-and-esketamine) — Fellowship viva covering TRD entry, IV vs IN protocols, trial names, safety, SI populations, and ECT comparison. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lamotrigine - [Lamotrigine — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/lamotrigine) — Fellowship viva covering polarity evidence, titration tables, SJS stop rules, valproate and OCP interactions, restarts, and pregnancy counselling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — lithium - [Lithium — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/lithium) — Fellowship viva covering lithium efficacy, TDM, organ monitoring, interactions, pregnancy, toxicity and EXTRIP. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — long-acting injectable antipsychotics - [Long-acting injectable antipsychotics — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/long-acting-injectable-antipsychotics) — Fellowship viva covering LAI indications, agent map, initiation rules, evidence ladder, PDSS, and clozapine boundary. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring - [Metabolic syndrome and psychotropic monitoring — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/metabolic-syndrome-and-psychotropics) — Fellowship viva on metabolic criteria, agent hierarchy, monitoring schedule, mechanisms, metformin/switch evidence and special populations. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — monoamine oxidase inhibitors - [Monoamine oxidase inhibitors — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/maois) — Fellowship viva covering MAOI classification, tyramine, washouts, serotonin toxicity combinations, selegiline patch diet rules, and TRD evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — mood stabilisers - [Mood stabilisers — levels, toxicity, teratogens and trials viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mood-stabilisers) — Fellowship viva on mood-stabiliser mechanisms, levels, monitoring, toxicity, pregnancy hierarchy, interactions, and landmark evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — organ impairment - [Psychotropics in renal and hepatic disease — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychotropics-in-renal-and-hepatic-disease) — Fellowship viva covering renal/hepatic PK, agent selection, depression-in-CKD trials, lithium toxicity, cirrhosis sedation, and DILI/HAE. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pharmacogenomics - [Pharmacogenomics in psychiatry — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/pharmacogenomics-in-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on psychiatric PGx actionability, HLA safety, CYP dosing, trial literacy, and commercial panel pitfalls. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — phototherapy and chronotherapy - [Phototherapy and chronotherapy — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/phototherapy-and-chronotherapy) — Fellowship viva covering BLT parameters, circadian PRC, SAD vs nonseasonal trials, bipolar light rules, and chronotherapy packages. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — pregnancy and lactation - [Perinatal psychopharmacology viva — hierarchy, signals, shared decision](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychopharmacology-in-pregnancy-and-lactation) — Fellowship viva on perinatal psychotropic risk–benefit, class hierarchy, landmark epidemiology, and lactation principles. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — rTMS, VNS and DBS - [rTMS, VNS and DBS — consultant viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/tms-vns-and-dbs) — Fellowship viva on non-invasive and implanted neurostimulation for TRD — protocols, trial names, safety, and evidence honesty. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychopharmacology — stimulants and ADHD medications - [Stimulants and ADHD medications — cross-table viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/stimulants-and-adhd-medications) — Fellowship viva on ADHD drug mechanisms, doses, comparative evidence, CV safety, diversion, and switching. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy - [Acceptance and commitment therapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy) — Fellowship viva on ACT psychological flexibility, hexaflex, avoidance/fusion, evidence, CBT comparison, and medication integration. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Behavioural activation — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/behavioural-activation) — Behavioural activation — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Cognitive analytic therapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/cognitive-analytic-therapy) — Fellowship viva on CAT tools, procedures, evidence, differentials, and safe time-limited practice. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Couples therapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/couples-therapy) — Fellowship viva on couples therapy models, IBCT/TBCT/EFT, Barbato/Christensen/Powers/Monson evidence, IPV stop rules, and medication integration. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Group psychotherapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/group-psychotherapy) — Fellowship viva on group psychotherapy principles, process, selection, and multi-disorder evidence. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Interpersonal psychotherapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/interpersonal-psychotherapy) — Fellowship viva on IPT medical model, grief focus, phases, TDCRP/Cuijpers/Frank evidence, CBT comparison, and medication integration. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Mentalisation-based treatment — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/mentalisation-based-treatment) — Fellowship viva on MBT definition, modes, structure, evidence, DBT differential, and stepped care when dual-format MBT is unavailable. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Schema therapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/schema-therapy) — Fellowship viva on schema therapy definition, modes, techniques, evidence, comparators, and stepped care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Supportive psychotherapy techniques — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/supportive-psychotherapy-techniques) — Supportive psychotherapy techniques — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — behavioural therapies - [Exposure and response prevention — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/exposure-and-response-prevention) — Exposure and response prevention — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — combined treatment - [Combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/combining-psychotherapy-and-pharmacotherapy) — Fellowship viva on concurrent vs sequential combination, Cuijpers/DeRubeis/Hollon/Guidi–Fava/Frank evidence, residual symptoms, and shared decision-making. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Psychotherapy — psychoeducation and family interventions - [Psychoeducation and family psychoeducation — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/psychoeducation-and-family-psychoeducation) — Psychoeducation and family psychoeducation — structured clinical viva (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry - [First Nations mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/first-nations-mental-health) — Fellowship viva on Maori mental health: Te Rau Hinengaro epidemiology, SES attenuation, Te Whare Tapa Wha formulation, Hui Process engagement, and cultural safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-25) ### Public and community psychiatry — carers and family-inclusive practice - [Carers and family-inclusive practice — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/carers-and-family-inclusive-practice) — Fellowship viva on family-inclusive practice, expressed emotion, FPE evidence, carer support, and confidentiality. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — collaborative care and primary care - [Collaborative care and primary care psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/collaborative-care-and-primary-care-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on collaborative care design, evidence, measurement-based care, and implementation versus co-location. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — rural and remote - [Rural and remote psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/rural-and-remote-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on rural service design, tele-risk standards, suicide, workforce, and acute transfer. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — school and workplace mental health - [School and workplace mental health — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/school-and-workplace-mental-health) — Fellowship viva on school suicide prevention evidence, multi-tier systems, workplace risk control, RTW, and ethics of screening/disclosure. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public and community psychiatry — telepsychiatry - [Telepsychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/telepsychiatry) — Fellowship viva on telepsychiatry process safety, modalities, primary-care integration, ethics, and equity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community psychiatry — restrictive practices - [Seclusion, restraint and least-restrictive care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/seclusion-restraint-and-least-restrictive-care) — Fellowship viva on restrictive practices: taxonomy, least-restrictive ladder, positional safety, Chieze/Cochrane evidence, named reduction frameworks, chemical restraint vs RT, jur (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — disaster and mass casualty psychiatry - [Disaster and mass casualty psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/disaster-and-mass-casualty-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering disaster psychiatry systems, evidence anchors, early intervention principles, and stepped care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — military and veteran psychiatry - [Military and veteran psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/military-and-veteran-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva covering military/veteran determinants, landmark evidence, weapons-aware risk assessment, and stepped management. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Public-community — quality improvement and patient safety - [Quality improvement and patient safety in psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/quality-improvement-and-patient-safety) — Fellowship viva covering safety science applied to mental health services, measurement, culture, and evidence-linked change packages. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — clinical paraphilic disorders - [Paraphilic disorders (clinical) — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/paraphilic-disorders-clinical) — Fellowship viva on clinical exhibitionistic disorder: interest vs disorder, risk, WFSBP ladder, ethics of drive-reduction requests. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — eating disorders - [Anorexia nervosa — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/anorexia-nervosa) — Fellowship viva on adult AN: medical instability, Attia olanzapine evidence, CBT-E/MANTRA/SSCM, refeeding, capacity and coercion ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — gender and sexuality - [Gender dysphoria and affirming care — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/gender-dysphoria-and-affirming-care) — Fellowship viva on adult gender dysphoria with crisis, minority stress, residual suicide risk after GAHT, surgical readiness, and non-collusive affirming care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual dysfunction and paraphilias - [Sexual dysfunction and paraphilias — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/sexual-dysfunction-and-paraphilias) — Fellowship viva spanning PDE5–nitrate contraindication, SSRI sexual SE, pedophilic interest vs disorder, and child-protection ethics. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sexual medicine interface - [Erectile and ejaculatory disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/erectile-and-ejaculatory-disorders) — Fellowship viva spanning PDE5 use conditions, lifelong PE, SSRI sexual effects, and couple-informed care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Female sexual interest, arousal and pain disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/female-sexual-interest-arousal-and-pain) — Fellowship viva on FSIAD/GPPPD interface: classification, mechanisms, SSRI effects, assessment, and stepped pharmacological/psychosexual care. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### Specialty psychiatry — sleep medicine interface - [Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/circadian-rhythm-sleep-wake-disorders) — Fellowship viva covering DSWPD vs SWD, PRC/melatonin timing, occupational safety, and landmark trial anchors. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Insomnia disorder — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/insomnia-disorder) — Fellowship viva on chronic insomnia disorder: 3P model, CBT-I, hypnotic risk, OSA, and deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Narcolepsy and hypersomnolence — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/narcolepsy-and-hypersomnolence) — Fellowship viva on NT1: cataplexy vs conversion, MSLT, modafinil/oxybate, driving, psychiatric mislabeling. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Obstructive sleep apnoea and psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/obstructive-sleep-apnoea-and-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on OSA in SMI, SGA weight gain, sedative risk, PAP adherence, and safety. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Restless legs syndrome — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/restless-legs-syndrome) — Fellowship viva on RLS augmentation, iron repletion, α2δ switch, and dopamine-agonist impulse-control disorders. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) - [Sleep disorders in psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/sleep-disorders-in-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on geriatric insomnia, hypnotic risk, CBT-I, OSA, and deprescribing. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — advanced EBM and evidence synthesis - [Advanced critical appraisal — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/critical-appraisal-advanced) — Fellowship viva on advanced forest-plot reading, NMA assumptions, GRADE, and psychiatry-specific bias threats. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — descriptive psychopathology - [Descriptive psychopathology and phenomenology — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/descriptive-psychopathology-and-phenomenology) — Fellowship viva on descriptive psychopathology vocabulary, FRS evidence, self-disorders, organic flags, and exam technique. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — neuroscience for fellowship psychiatry - [Neuroanatomy and circuits — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/neuroanatomy-circuits-for-psychiatrists) — Fellowship viva on psychiatric neuroanatomy, dopamine pathways, networks, and clinical localisation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### foundations — philosophy of mind - [Philosophy of mind and psychiatry — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/philosophy-of-mind-and-psychiatry) — Fellowship viva on philosophy of mind applied to formulation, free will, BPS, phenomenology, and capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### general-adult - [OSFED — purging disorder vs BN and night eating (structured viva)](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/other-specified-feeding-eating-disorders) — Fellowship viva on purging disorder and NES within OSFED: discriminators, electrolytes at normal BMI, CBT-E, avoid minimisation. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09) ### intellectual disability psychiatry - [Intellectual disability assessment and classification — structured clinical viva](https://medvellum.com/s/psychiatry/vivas/intellectual-disability-assessment-and-classification) — Fellowship viva on ID diagnostic triad, severity by adaptive function, CMA/fragile X/exome pathway, no core drug, multiagency supports and decision-specific capacity. (exams=FRANZCP,MRCPsych,ABPN,MD-DNB; updated=2026-07-09)