DISC-IV
Also written as: DISC-IV — Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children-Fourth Edition
Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children used for structured psychiatric assessment in adolescent populations.
Full Definition
The Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children-Fourth Edition (DISC-IV) is a highly structured diagnostic interview designed to assess psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. The instrument generates DSM-IV diagnoses across multiple domains including anxiety, mood, disruptive behavior, substance use, and eating disorders. The DISC-IV is particularly valuable in research settings and comprehensive adolescent mental health evaluations, as it provides standardized criteria-based diagnoses with established reliability and validity. The interview can be administered by trained lay interviewers or clinicians and includes both youth and parent versions.
Usage
Usage note: Include hyphen between DISC and IV.
In Context
- "The comprehensive DISC-IV assessment revealed comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders in the 16-year-old patient." — Psychiatric evaluation report
- "DISC-IV interviews were conducted with both adolescents and parents to ensure diagnostic accuracy." — Research methodology