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Mental disorder differential diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Mental disorder must be differentiated from other diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, and major and mild neurocognitive disorders.[1]

Differential Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Communication disorders
  • Major and mild neurocognitive disorders
  • Specific learning disorders[1]
References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.

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