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Interviewer's Guide to the Structured Clinical Interview for Dsm-IV Dissociative Disorders

Book by Marlene Steinberg · 3 quotes · Dissociative Identity Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, Ddnos

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Interviewer's Guide to the Structured Clinical Interview for Dsm-IV Dissociative Disorders Quotes

“It is not unusual for subjects diagnosed with a Dissociative Disorder on the SCID-D to be surprised at having their symptoms validated by a clinician who understands the nature of their disorder.”

“Dissociative Disorders have a high rate of responsiveness to therapy and that with proper treatment, their prognosis is quite good.”

“The SCID-D may be used to assess the nature and severity of dissociative symptoms in a variety of Axis I and II psychiatric disorders, including the Anxiety Disorders (such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] and Acute Stress Disorder), Affective Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Personality Disorders. The SCID-D was developed to reduce variability in clinical diagnostic procedures and was designed for use with psychiatric patients as well as with nonpatients (community subjects or research subjects in primary care).”