Chronic interpersonal trauma can lead to complex clinical presentations characterized by dissociation, somatic symptoms, and disturbances in self-organization, particularly when psychosocial stressors remain active. This case report describes a 32-year-old female with prolonged interpersonal trauma who presented with d...
AIM Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rarely occurs in isolation; over 80% of individuals present with comorbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders. The polythetic DSM-5 structure creates substantial diagnostic heterogeneity, producing thousands of possible symptom combinations. This...
Objective: This case highlights the interplay between trauma, environmental stressors, and psychiatric outcomes. Previous literature links childhood trauma to anxiety, depression, and functional impairment, compounded by social isolation. This case expands upon existing knowledge, detailing the progression from early...
ObjectiveBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) remains one of the most challenging conditions encountered in inpatient psychiatry, particularly in regional settings where access to specialised psychological care is limited. Drawing on the personal experience of a public psychiatric specialist practicing in regional Aus...
Background: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can present with a wide range of symptom dimensions, including less commonly recognized taboo obsessions related to sexual orientation and gender identity. These presentations may lead to diagnostic confusion, particularly with gender dysphoria, especially in adolescents....
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a persistent and impairing condition characterized by fear of negative evaluation, social avoidance, and distress in situations involving scrutiny. This integrative review examines the diagnostic features, etiology, course, assessment, and treatment of SAD across cognitivebehavioral, ne...
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