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AAS: Acute suicidal affective disturbance proposed as new diagnosis


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM THE ANNUAL AAS CONFERENCE

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3. The perception that numbers 1 and 2 are hopelessly intractable.

4. At least two of the following manifestations of overarousal: insomnia, nightmares, irritability, agitation.

5. Exclusion criteria: The above is not due to exacerbation of a mood disorder or ingestion of alcohol or another substance.

Source: Dr. Joiner

bjancin@frontlinemedcom.com

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