ICD-11 and mental disorders: important changes, controversies, and future directions

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry and Mental Health Research
• Medical Classification Systems
• Public Health Policy

Background:

• The International Classification of Diseases, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) was published approximately 1.5 years ago.
• This study aims to collect initial expert feedback on the ICD-11.
• The focus is on mental illness classification, treatment, and research.

Discussion:

• Evaluating the progress represented by the ICD-11 compared to previous versions.
• Assessing the practical changes in mental illness treatment protocols.
• Analyzing the influence of ICD-11 on ongoing and future research endeavors.

Key Insights:

• Initial expert opinions and study results are being gathered.
• The collection seeks to understand the perceived advancements in mental illness classification.
• Feedback will inform the understanding of ICD-11's real-world application.

Outlook:

• To provide a preliminary summary of ICD-11's impact.
• To guide future refinements and implementation strategies for the classification system.
• To foster a consensus on the progress in mental health diagnostics and research.