2 Important Depression and Mania Measures: Hamilton Depression Scale and Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale

Introduction Mood disorders—principally depression and mania—constitute a major domain of psychopathology and clinical assessment. Accurate measurement of these conditions is essential for diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluating therapeutic outcomes (Sarason Read More…

Overview of 4 Important Diagnostic Systems: DSM-5, ICD-11, SCID-5, and WHODAS 2.0

Introduction In clinical psychology and psychiatry, the accurate classification, diagnosis, and assessment of mental disorders are crucial for effective treatment, research, and communication among professionals. Diagnostic systems such as the Read More…

DSM-5 and ICD-11: Definition, Criteria, and 2 Important Mental Disorder Classification Systems

Introduction Mental disorders represent complex disturbances in cognition, emotion, and behavior that cause significant distress and impair functioning. Their classification and diagnosis are fundamental for research, treatment, and policy formulation. Read More…