Mental Health Diagnoses May Be Less Reliable Than Thought

A meta-analysis found that repeating the same psychiatric assessment often produced different results, underscoring the complexity of diagnosing mental health.
Mental Health Diagnoses May Be Less Reliable Than Thought
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A mental health diagnosis can influence everything from the way people see themselves to new medications, insurance coverage, and even job opportunities.

However, a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that psychiatry’s most trusted diagnostic interviews—often considered the gold standard—may be less reliable than many clinicians and patients assume.

Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Prior to taking up writing, she taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union.