Health · 6 June 2026
Mental health diagnoses aren't always reliable, study finds
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Getting a mental health diagnosis might not be as reliable as many people believe, with a new study finding big differences. Laura Duncan, a psychiatry professor, co-authored the study in Jama Network Open, showing these 'gold standard' interviews vary a lot. The study found reliability was generally better for substance use disorders, and highest for opioid use disorder.
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