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Differential diagnoses

Differential diagnoses refer to competing diagnoses the clinician should consider before settling on a particular mental disorder diagnosis. These are listed in the DSM text for every disorder to help to clinician avoid overlooking other possible mental disorders the client might be experiencing.

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