Psych Scenarios

Psych Scenarios & Exercises

Welcome! This page provides a variety of mental health scenarios with interactive matching games, collapsible rationales, and quiz questions.

Scenarios #2–#10

Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)

Angela, 29 (Example #1):

Over the last six months, Angela has been plagued by persistent worries about her job performance, parents’ health, and finances. Difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and muscle tension are noted.

Possible Diagnoses: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Adjustment Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder.

Rationale: The chronic, multi-domain worry supports GAD.

Which condition best explains Angela’s presentation?

A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
B. Adjustment Disorder
C. Somatic Symptom Disorder
D. Panic Disorder

Scenarios

Possible Diagnoses

Olivia, 27 (Example #1):

Olivia’s hands are raw from frequent, compulsive handwashing due to an overwhelming fear of contamination.

Possible Diagnoses: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Rationale: Classic contamination theme, insight into excess.

Which condition best explains Olivia’s presentation?

A. Low-dose antipsychotic
B. OCD (contamination theme)
C. Benzodiazepine abuse
D. Trichotillomania