10. DSM/ICD- Children

Question 1

How can diagnosis be useful?

Answer 1

• Gives a language to communicate what is going on (esp to other professionals)
• Helps decide on interventions
• Helps w access to funding & services

Question 2

What is the new understanding of comorbidity?

Answer 2

Comorbidity is the rule, not the exception! (If multiple criteria met, list in order of impact/significance) (DSM more open to multiple diagnoses than ICD)

Question 3

What is new in the ICD-11 compared to the 10?

Answer 3

• Transgender no longer mental health condition
• Gaming disorder included
• Complex PTSD included