Psychiatry USMLE Step 2 CK Book

The Psychiatry USMLE Step 2 CK Book is a comprehensive and structured guide designed to help you efficiently master clinical psychiatry and behavioural health. It organises complex mental health pathologies into clear diagnostic categories, using high-yield facts and DSM-5-aligned classifications to simplify diagnosis, pharmacology, and management for the USMLE Step 2 CK and your psychiatry clerkship.

🧠 Structured Content Coverage

1) Childhood & Adolescent Disorders

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Disruptive Behavioral & Intellectual Disability
• Tourette Syndrome and Separation Anxiety Disorder

2) Psychotic & Dissociative Disorders

• Schizophrenia and Schizophreniform Disorder
• Dissociative Identity and Amnestic Disorders

3) Mood & Anxiety Disorders

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Bipolar and Related Disorders
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Phobias
• Adjustment Disorder

4) Obsessive-Compulsive & Trauma-Related Disorders

• OCD and Related Disorders
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

5) Neurocognitive & Personality Disorders

• Dementia (Major Neurocognitive Disorder) and Delirium
• Cluster A, B, and C Personality Disorders

6) Substance Use & Eating Disorders

• Alcohol Use Disorder and Management of Drug Withdrawal
• Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

7) Sexual, Sleep & Somatic Disorders

• Sexual Changes with Aging, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Primary Insomnia, Narcolepsy, and Sleep Apnea
• Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
• Somatic Symptom Disorder, Illness Anxiety, and Conversion Disorder

8) Behavioral & Safety Concerns

• Factitious Disorders & Malingering
• Sexual and Physical Abuse (including Sexual Assault)
• Suicidality

✅ High-Yield Learning Tools

• Diagnostic Criteria: Clear breakdowns of DSM-5-based criteria for rapid identification.
• Pharmacology Integration: Focus on first-line treatments, side effect profiles (e.g., EPS, Metabolic Syndrome), and contraindications.
• Emergency Psychiatry: High-yield coverage of crisis management, including drug withdrawal and acute psychosis.
• Developmental Focus: Dedicated sections on pediatric and adolescent psychiatric presentations.

📚 Trusted References

• First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK (11th Edition).
• First Aid Clinical Algorithms for the USMLE Step 2 Exam.
• DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

✅ Ideal For:

• Medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam.
• Psychiatry Core Clinical Rotation revision and Shelf Exam prep.
• Quick, high-yield review of mental health algorithms before the exam.