Osler Collection

Psychiatry & Mental Health

DSM-5 desk reference, history & mental-state exam, anxiety, bipolar, catatonia, alcohol and the Mental Health Act.

9 resources

This collection provides resources on various aspects of psychiatry and mental health, including diagnostic criteria, history taking, and specific disorders. It is intended for clinicians and students seeking to enhance their understanding of mental health practices in Uganda and East Africa.

01Clinical notesFirst Aid for the Psychiatry ClerkshipUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Jesse Brown VA Medical CenterPsychiatry· 2019· 240 pagesA comprehensive guide for psychiatry clerkship, covering various aspects of psychiatry and mental health. The book provides information on depressive disorders and other psychiatric conditions.Read: pp. 22–23Start here — First Aid for the psychiatry clerkship
02Medicines & prescribingDesk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5American Psychiatric AssociationPsychiatry· 2013· 444 pagesA concise manual that provides the DSM‑5 classification, diagnostic criteria, and coding information for mental disorders, intended for quick reference by clinicians alongside the full DSM‑5 text.Read: Desk Reference · pp. 8–10DSM-5 desk reference
03Clinical notesHISTORY TAKING AND MENTAL STATE EXAMINATIONDr. Jasper Kebesu JasperPsychiatry· 33 pagesThis document outlines the principles and techniques of history taking and mental state examination in psychiatry, emphasizing the importance of a thorough psychiatric assessment.History & mental state examination
04Clinical notesClassification of Psychiatric DisordersKirabo EriasPsychiatry· 49 pagesAn introductory presentation on the pragmatic approach to classifying psychiatric disorders based on clinical syndromes, aiming to facilitate patient care, professional communication, and research while etiology remains largely unknown.Read: DSM-IV · pp. 36–40Classification of psychiatric disorders
05Clinical notesAnxiety Disorders OverviewAngwech AnnetPsychiatry· 64 pagesAn educational overview of anxiety disorders, detailing their clinical presentation, epidemiology, age of onset, and gender differences in prevalence.Anxiety disorders
06Clinical reviewsBIPOLAR DISORDERS (1)Angwech AnnetGeneral Medicine· 46 pagesThis document provides a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder, including its definitions, epidemiology, and treatment options.Bipolar disorders
07Guidelines & protocolsEVIDENCE-BASED CONSENSUS GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CATATONIA: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGYBritish Association for PsychopharmacologyPsychiatry· 2023· 43 pagesThis document presents evidence-based consensus guidelines for the management of catatonia, developed by the British Association for Psychopharmacology. It includes recommendations based on systematic reviews and primary literature.Read: p. 3Catatonia consensus guideline
08Lecture slidesALCOHOLPsychiatry· 32 pagesAlcohol & its complications
09Guidelines & protocolsMental Health Act, 2018Parliament of UgandaPsychiatry· 2018· 63 pagesUganda's Mental Health Act of 2018 establishes the legal framework for the protection, treatment, and rights of persons with mental illness, outlining the roles of the Mental Health Advisory Board, procedures for voluntary and involuntary admission, and special treatment options. It also details responsibilities of health facilities, police, and local authorities in mental health care.Read: p. 10Mental Health Act 2018

Collection updated Sep 2026· Access follows each resource's usual availability.

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