The most widely used diagnostic interview in North America is the

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The Structured Clinical Interview for Axis I Disorders (SCID) is the most widely used diagnostic interview in North America for assessing Axis I disorders, which include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. The SCID is a structured interview that is designed to be administered by a clinician and provides a systematic and thorough assessment of symptoms and related behaviors. It has been designed to produce reliable and valid diagnoses that meet the criteria of the DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5. Other options listed (B, C, and D) are not as commonly used or well-known as the SCID.

The Most Widely Used Diagnostic Interview in North America Is