Problems for the Book of Problems? Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders Among Youth.
As an introduction to the Special Issue that includes a series of articles on comorbid mental health conditions among youth, some issues pertinent to the diagnostic system are considered. The discussion of illustrative issues that affect the diagnoses of mental health problems among youth includes reminders to consider the source, the time frame, what's normal, the situation, the data, and the effect of changing diagnostic criteria. We support theDSMandICDefforts to continue to develop as instruments by relying on the data.
Temple University.
Philip C
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Kendall
Deborah A G
DA
Drabick
DSM; ICD; child mental health diagnosis; childhood disorders