PsychDB (Psychiatry DataBase) is an original, hand-crafted, psychiatry reference and mental health education resource for medical students, resident physicians, and staff physicians. It is free to use and open access.
This website is made and run by a Canadian psychiatrist with an interest in medical education. It was created as a teaching tool, to keep track of learning in residency, and also borne out of dissatisfaction with current medical education. Although the content here is intended for Canadian clinicians, it aims to be useful regardless of where one practices. International guidelines and research are commonly referenced throughout this website. PsychDB broadly covers topics across psychiatry, neurology, neuropsychiatry, and general medicine.
The goal of this website is to create easy access to diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines, medication information, and teaching files. The website tries to be evidence-based by referencing the latest guidelines and primary research. However, controversies, critical issues, and debates within psychiatry are also included.
This website is a constant work-in-progress (perpetual beta) and you may find pages that are incomplete or still being written.
There are several key features to PsychDB:
PsychDB uses a permalink system - anytime you hover over a heading or subheading on a page, a permalink icon will popup that allows you to cite that section of the page directly. Right-click to copy the link, or click it to generate it in your browser. Try it above!
If you notice any errors, have questions, friendly comments, or concerns, please use this contact form!