title: Diagnosing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: Integrating semi-structured and unstructured interviews.
abstract: The newest iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-fifth edition (DSM-5), is the first to include the diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). The assessment and diagnosis of psychopathology in children are complicated, particularly for mood disorders. Practice can be guided by the use of well-validated instruments. However, as this is a new diagnosis existing instruments have not yet been evaluated for the diagnosis of DMDD. This study seeks to provide a method for using existing structured interview instruments to assess for this contemporary diagnosis. The Children's Interview for Psychiatric Syndromes (ChIPS) and the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID) are reviewed and existing items consistent with a diagnosis of DMDD are identified. Finally, a case is presented using both measures and applying the theoretical items identified to illustrate how one might use these measures to assess DMDD. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: Emily A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McTate
authors.affiliation: 2 Mayo Clinic, USA.
authors.forename: Jarrod M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Leffler
mesh_terms: D019958:Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological / Q000379:methods*; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
keywords: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder; assessment; child and adolescent; mood disorder; psychopathology