Learning Objectives - Mental Health and Personality Disorders

Victoria Chisholm; Boone G. Rountree

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Describe the features of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults.
Discuss the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults.
Identify patients at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder.
Describe the types of trauma-based psychotherapy effective for posttraumatic stress disorder.
Refer patients with personality disorders for appropriate psychotherapy.
Avoid use of ineffective pharmacotherapy for patients with personality disorders.
Identify patients with secondary causes of psychosis.
Counsel patients on risk factors for psychosis, such as heavy cannabis use.

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