A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that the reliability of diagnostic interviews for mental and substance use disorders varies significantly across different conditions.
The research was done by Laura Duncan, a psychiatry professor at McMaster University
Jun 07, 2026
11:03 am
What's the storyA recent study published in JAMA Network Open has raised concerns over the reliability of diagnostic interviews, the most common method for diagnosing mental health conditions.
The research was done by Laura Duncan, a psychiatry professor at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.
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