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| Acronym | Title | Type of Tool | Eating Disorders | Ages | Delivery setting | Evaluates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Authors
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
The DSM-5 for Eating Disorders provides detailed criteria and diagnostic guidelines for eating disorders as part of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).
What this tool is good for:
This tool is used to diagnose and classify eating disorders based on specific criteria, helping clinicians to identify and treat these conditions effectively.
Type of tool
Diagnostic
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Children (6-12 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Semi-structured interview
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
Variable
Training
https://www.appi.org/Products/DSM-Library/Study-Guide-to-DSM-5
Notes
A brief summary of the DSM-5 criteria for Eating Disorders can be accessed here: https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/assets/dsm-5%20criteria.pdf
Type of tool
Diagnostic
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Children (6-12 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Semi-structured interview
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
Variable
Training
https://www.appi.org/Products/DSM-Library/Study-Guide-to-DSM-5
Notes
A brief summary of the DSM-5 criteria for Eating Disorders can be accessed here: https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/assets/dsm-5%20criteria.pdf