Anxiety & Mood Disorders

In this episode of PodBites, Lema Sibai and Ayah Ibrahim break down Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder, covering key symptoms, neurotransmitter pathways, and treatment strategies.

💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ GAD & Panic Disorder – The role of serotonin, norepinephrine, and the amygdala in anxiety.
✔️ Depression & Bipolar Disorder – SIG E CAPS mnemonic, mood stabilizers, and the difference between mania vs. hypomania.
✔️ Diagnosis & Treatment – DSM-5 criteria, CBT, SSRIs, mood stabilizers, and ECT for severe cases.

Packed with high-yield mnemonics and psychiatry insights, this episode is a must-listen for medical students & healthcare professionals! 🎧 Tune in now! 🚀

 

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