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 +====== About PsychDB ======
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 =====What Is This?==== =====What Is This?====
-**PsychDB** (**Psych**iatry **D**ata**B**ase) is an original, hand-crafted,​ psychiatry reference and clinical ​resource for medical students, ​residents, and physicians. It is free to use and access.+**PsychDB** (**Psych**iatry **D**ata**B**ase) 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.
  
 ===== Why? ===== ===== Why? =====
-This website is made by Canadian ​resident physician(s) in psychiatry ​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 ​and psychiatric ​education ​websitesThe goal is to continually update ​this site with diagnostic criteriatreatment guidelinesmedication information,​ teaching files, new research, and ongoing controversies/​debates within psychiatry. It tries to be evidence-based by providing references whenever possible. //This website is a constant work-in-progress and you may find pages that are incomplete or still being written.//+This website is made and run by 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 psychiatryneurologyneuropsychiatry, and general medicine.
  
-<callout type="​danger"​ title="​Disclaimer"​ icon="​true">​This website is for **educational purposes only** ​and not a substitute for clinical judgment ​or decisions. [[about:​disclaimer|Read this]] disclaimer and terms of use for full details.+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. 
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 +//This website is a constant work-in-progress ([[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Perpetual_beta|perpetual beta]]) and you may find pages that are incomplete or still being written.//​ 
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 +This website is for **educational purposes only**. Words on a website can never be a substitute for clinical judgment ​and expertise. [[about:​disclaimer|Read this]] disclaimer and terms of use for full details.
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-===== Contact ===== 
-If you notice any errors, have questions, friendly comments, or concerns, please use this [[https://​docs.google.com/​forms/​d/​e/​1FAIpQLScSrHSf7IlcRBq4JD-eA9TzxZTuQaPFTALb6eFJRES7iWnYdA/​viewform|contact form]]! 
  
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 There are several key features to PsychDB: There are several key features to PsychDB:
  
-  * On the **[[:​|homepage]]** you'll notice an extensive list of psychiatric and neurologic diagnoses. Each diagnosis has its own page, with diagnostic criteria ​(DSM-5), epidemiology,​ pathophysiology,​ treatment recommendations,​ and resources for both patients and providers. +  * On the **[[:​|homepage]]** you'll notice an extensive list of psychiatric and neurologic diagnoses. Each diagnosis has its own page, with diagnostic criteria, epidemiology,​ pathophysiology,​ treatment recommendations, guidelines, and resources for patients and providers. 
-  * On the left side of the homepage ​are links to specific ​topics ​in psychiatry, including ​**[[:​on-call|on-call resources]]** (primarily for Ontario psychiatrists)**[[meds:|a psychopharmacology ​guide and database]]**and **[[cognitive-testing:​|cognitive ​testing]]** section +  * On the left menu are different sections with specific ​focuses ​in psychiatry
-  There is also a **[[:​teaching|teaching ​files]]** section geared towards medical students and residents, which teaches key (and hopefully interesting) ​psychiatry ​topics +    * **[[:​on-call|On-call]]** ​section with on-call tips (and resources ​primarily for Ontario psychiatrists) 
-  Finally, there are pages on **[[:​personality|personality ​disorders]]****[[:​psychotherapy|psychotherapy]]**and **[[:​neurology|neurology]]**.+    * **[[meds:|Psychopharmacology ​guide and database]]** ​on understanding ​and prescribing common psychotropics 
 +    * **[[cognitive-testing:​|Cognitive ​testing]]** section ​that teaches you how to use and interpret common cognitive tests 
 +    * **[[:​teaching|Teaching ​files]]** section geared towards medical students and residents, which teaches ​both key (and hopefully interesting) topics ​in psychiatry and beyond 
 +    * **[[:​personality|Personality ​disorders]]** ​section that covers personality disorders and approaches to treatment 
 +    * **[[:​psychotherapy|Psychotherapy]]** section that covers common psychotherapies ​and a brief introduction to each 
 +    * **[[:​neurology|Neurology]]** section with a focus on the neurological exam and investigations
  
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 +===== Contact =====
 +If you notice any errors, have questions, friendly comments, or concerns, please use this **[[https://​docs.google.com/​forms/​d/​e/​1FAIpQLScSrHSf7IlcRBq4JD-eA9TzxZTuQaPFTALb6eFJRES7iWnYdA/​viewform|contact form]]**!
  
 =====Technical===== =====Technical=====
-PsychDB is hosted on **[[https://​www.dreamhost.com/​r.cgi?​104933|Dreamhost]]**,​ and powered by a modified version of **[[https://​www.dokuwiki.org/​dokuwiki|DokuWiki]]**. The current article count is <​badge>​{{NUMBEROFPAGES}}</​badge>​ pages.+PsychDB is hosted on **[[https://​www.dreamhost.com/​r.cgi?​104933|Dreamhost]]**,​ and powered by a modified version of **[[https://​www.dokuwiki.org/​dokuwiki|DokuWiki]]**.