Mental disorder differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Mental disorder must be differentiated from other diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders, and major and mild neurocognitive disorders.

Differential Diagnosis

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Communication disorders
• Major and mild neurocognitive disorders
• Specific learning disorders