Mnemonic for Primary vs. secondary vs. tertiary GAIN

How to remember the three different types of GAIN in psychiatry. Use this super useful mnemonic.

  • Primary: patient’s psyche improved
  • Secondary: symptom sympathy for patient
  • Tertiary: therapist’s gain

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