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Pathological habit disorder?

P C Matthews1

  • 1University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
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This paper proposes a new diagnostic category, Pathological Habit Disorder (PHD), for inclusion in the DSM. PHD offers targeted treatment options for conditions primarily driven by habit, enhancing clinical classification.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Medical Classification

Background:

  • Current diagnostic systems may not fully capture disorders characterized by pathological habits.
  • Existing treatments for some conditions are limited, often relying on medication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and define a new diagnostic entity: Pathological Habit Disorder (PHD).
  • To suggest its inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) as an Axis II option.
  • To explore its utility in guiding treatment strategies for habit-driven conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual outlining of a new diagnostic entity.
  • Analysis of its potential placement within existing medical classification systems (DSM, ICD).
  • Consideration of habit-driven versus non-habit-driven aspects of syndromes.

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Main Results:

  • A framework for Pathological Habit Disorder (PHD) is presented, integrating mental (Axis I) and physical (Axis III) concerns.
  • PHD is suggested as a useful diagnostic category, potentially fitting within ICD's 'Special Symptoms or Syndromes not elsewhere Classified'.
  • The paper highlights the growing effectiveness of behavioral engineering in managing conditions previously considered immutable.

Conclusions:

  • Pathological Habit Disorder (PHD) offers a valuable addition to medical classification for understanding and treating damaging habits.
  • Recognizing PHD facilitates the integration of behavioral approaches into clinical practice.
  • This diagnostic entity supports a more nuanced approach to habit-related psychological and physical conditions.