Psychiatric classification - a developmental perspective.

Hall, Jeremy; Owen, Michael J · Br J Psychiatry · 2015

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Current classification systems treat developmental and adult psychopathologies as separate. However, as risk factors for psychiatric disorders are identified it is increasingly clear that these can lead to multiple outcomes across different developmental stages. Research and classification schemes will therefore in the future need to adopt a lifespan approach to risk.

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