6 Essential Infographics for Mastering Psychiatric Diagnosis

Learn to think like a clinician—not just memorize diagnoses.

Unit B is designed to help you confidently differentiate psychiatric conditions, recognize diagnostic patterns, and apply DSM-5 criteria in real-world clinical scenarios.

This unit focuses on one of the most challenging skills for PMHNP students:accurate diagnosis.

What’s Included

This unit contains 6 high-yield infographics:

• Psychiatric Diagnoses Overview

• DSM-5 Differentiation Guide

• Personality Disorders Simplified

• Anxiety Disorders Differentiation

• Depression Specifiers Guide

• Autism vs ADHD vs Anxiety

What You’ll Learn

✔ How to differentiate commonly confused diagnoses✔ How to apply DSM-5 criteria in a practical way✔ Key features that separate similar disorders✔ Diagnostic “red flags” and pattern recognition✔ How to avoid common misdiagnoses✔ How to think through complex presentations

Why This Unit Matters

Most students don’t struggle with memorization—they struggle with differentiation.

Unit B helps you:

• Move beyond surface-level knowledge

• Recognize patterns quickly

• Avoid diagnostic errors

• Improve clinical reasoning

• Perform better on exams and in real patient encounters

Designed For

• PMHNP students

• Board exam preparation

• Clinical rotations

• New psychiatric providers

• Anyone who wants to strengthen diagnostic confidence

Format

• High-resolution infographic PDFs

• Clean, visual comparison layouts

• Designed for rapid recall and pattern recognition

• Ideal for tablet, print, or quick clinical reference

Educational Disclaimer

These materials are intended for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for clinical judgment, supervision, institutional policy, or individualized patient care.