These findings highlight the importance of systematic study
of diagnostic criteria in representative samples of the general population.
One study found that as many as 70 % of individuals with depression had symptoms of insomnia and sleep disorders are one
of the diagnostic criteria for depression.
Unfortunately, some doctors still use Body Mass Index as
part of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia, but this outdated system ignores body type and patterns of behavior that may be beneath the surface.
Future research on FSS should adopt standardized operationalization
of diagnostic criteria as well as report diagnostic procedures.
The ongoing
reappraisal of the diagnostic criteria for the autistic spectrum of disorders over recent decades has led to substantial uncertainty over whether a true increase in incidence exists or whether such diagnostic shifts represent an artifactual increase.
The DSM, which has been called «the
bible of diagnostic criteria» for mental health professionals and researchers, is used to determine whether a cluster of symptoms is recognized as a disorder, according to the APA.
Related topics include: developmental considerations, social and cultural factors of interpersonal issues of adolescents, gender specific and LGBT issues, multicultural family systems,
use of diagnostic criteria, treatment planning issues, counseling interventions, relational and career issues, chemical and process addictions, technology, trauma focus and attachment, justice involved adolescents, sexually maladaptive behaviors and legal and ethical considerations.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has published a
set of diagnostic criteria for PMS during the five days before periods which include the following symptoms:
Although social problems are not part
of the diagnostic criteria for Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)[1], impairment in peer relationships is a prominent associated feature of this condition [2, 3].
EDNOS is a term used to describe atypical presentation of an eating disorder that does not meet
all of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder.
In 2003 I was diagnosed with PCOS and met
all of the diagnostic criteria.