Psychiatric history taking has some clear differences from typical medical history taking. Here is an approach to help you remember the main points that need to be covered in a Psychiatry History Taking. Consider subscribing to YouTube (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:05 General Approach0:43 5S’s - Symptoms2:31 5S’s - Social3:24 5S’s - Substances3:52 5S’s - Psychosis5:07 5S’s - Self Harm / SuicideReferences:Psych DB (2022) The Psychiatric Interview. Available at https://www.psychdb.com/teaching/1-psych-interviewOSCE Stop (2023) Psychiatric history. Available at https://oscestop.education/history-taking/psychiatric-history/Speller, J - Geeky Medics (2023) Psychiatric History Taking – OSCE Guide. Available at https://geekymedics.com/psychiatric-history-taking-osce-guide/Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2021) Psychosis and schizophrenia. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/psychosis-schizophrenia/Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.