DSM-5 Field Trials in the United States and Canada, Part II: Test-Retest Reliability of Selected Categorical Diagnoses

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the test-retest reliability of various categorical diagnoses within clinical settings.
• Clinical populations were assessed using conventional clinical interview methods.
• Selected diagnoses were tested for reliability during the field trials.
• Most diagnoses exhibited good to very good test-retest reliability.
• Revised diagnoses that included broader symptoms or a dimensional approach also performed well.