ICD 9 & DSM III Classification for the Clinician.

Werry, John S.

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ERIC Number: EJ312511

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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ICD 9 & DSM III Classification for the Clinician.

Werry, John S.

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, v26 n1 p1-6 Jan 1985

Presents the ICD 9 and the DSM III classification systems used in child psychiatry. Discusses the need for classification/diagnosis, the general features of the two systems, and their relevance for children and adolescents. Includes a short critique of classification systems. (AS)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Clinical Psychology, Diagnostic Tests, Identification, Mental Disorders, Personality Measures, Personality Problems, Psychological Evaluation, Psychopathology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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