SIMS – Symptoms in the Mind – Made Easy
About Course
SIMS Psychopathology Made Easy
The Gold Standard, Simplified for Clinical Excellence and Exam Success.
“If I ever asked someone which book to read for psychopathology, the answer was always SIMS. I didn’t get it until I read it myself. This book is far superior to any other psychopathology books available. It will be extremely difficult to find a practical or exam situation it doesn’t cover.”
SIMS is universally recognized as the gold standard in descriptive psychopathology. Recommended by all major examining bodies including the Royal Colleges and CPSP, this book is an essential cornerstone for anyone serious about psychiatry.
Why This Book Matters
A good psychiatrist is defined by their understanding of psychopathology. It forms the foundation of differentiating between normal and abnormal mental states, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. SIMS allows you to understand the inner experiences of patients and develop a framework to objectify their symptoms in clinical terms.
Our Contribution: SIMS Made Easy
While the original book is brilliant, many students find it lengthy and complex. We took the challenge to simplify it without compromising on academic richness. Every topic has been restructured with easy-to-understand explanations, and practical clinical examples accompany each concept, ensuring real-world application and clarity. Months of dedicated teamwork by experienced educators and trainees brought this book to life.
Exam-Oriented + Clinically Relevant
Understanding concepts is just one part—applying them in MCQs and scenarios is what defines success in exams. That’s why our book includes over 1500+ High-Yield MCQs based directly on SIMS topics and clinical scenario-based questions designed exactly like those in Royal College & CPSP exams. You can build your understanding by simply solving these questions even without reading the entire theory first.
Highlights of the Book
Full Coverage
Complete descriptive psychopathology—from perception and thought to affect and cognition.
Clear Distinctions
Easily differentiate similar terms (e.g., delusion vs obsession) with clear examples.
Simplified & Accurate
Language is simplified for beginners, but clinical accuracy is perfectly retained for postgraduates.
Who Should Read This Book?
Psychiatry Residents
Ideal for First and Second Year residents building their foundational knowledge.
Exam Candidates
Highly beneficial for exams like FCPS, MRCPsych, and MD.
Students
Medical and psychology students will find it immensely useful for core concepts.
What's Included?
Simplified Textbook
The complete SIMS Psychopathology, restructured for clarity and easy learning.
1500+ High-Yield MCQs
Practice questions with detailed explanations covering every core concept.
Clinical Scenarios
Case-based examples and self-assessment quizzes to test your practical knowledge.
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Course Content
Chapter: 01 – Fundamental Concepts of Descriptive Psychopathology
Notes
Chapter 1 Mock
Chapter: 02 – Eliciting the Symptoms of Mental Illness
Chapter: 03 – Consciousness and Disturbed Consciousness
Chapter: 04 – Attention, Concentration, Orientation and Sleep
Chapter: 05 – Disturbance of Memory
Chapter: 06 – Disorder of Time
Chapter: 07 – Pathology of Perception
Chapter: 08 – Delusions and Other Erroneous Ideas
Chapter: 09 – Disorder of the Thinking Process
Chapter: 10 – Disorder of Speech and Language
Chapter: 11 – Insight
Chapter: 12 – The Disordered Self
Chapter: 13 – Depersonalization
Chapter: 14 – Disorder of the Awareness of the Body
Chapter: 15 – The Psychopathology of Pain
Chapter 16 – Affect and Emotional Disorders
Chapter 17 – Anxiety, Panic, Irritability, Phobia and Obsession
Chapter: 18 – Disorders of Volition and Execution
Chapter: 19 – Disorder of Aesthetic Perception and Praxis
Chapter 20 – The Expression of Disordered Personality
Chapter : 21 – Psychopathology and Diagnosis
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