Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

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The DSM-5 introduced a new specifier for bipolar disorder in children called "temper dysregulation disorder," which is meant to capture children who exhibit severe and chronic irritability and emotional dysregulation, but who do not meet the full criteria for bipolar disorder. This change may result in fewer children being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Changes in the DSM-5 Will Likely Reduce the Number of Children