New ICD-11 Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Disorders: Challenging Implications for Psychology and Psychologists

It is time we realize that we are witnessing a transition of the diagnostic paradigm in mental health care due to the revision of the International Classification of Diseases for Morbidity and Mortality Statistics (ICD). It is wellknown that ICD is a fundamental concept of WHO, focused on the processing of medical information and reporting for global health needs. Its global mission is to monitor threats to public health, improve health care, and develop standards of care. Accordingly, it should be applicable to all: users of different qualification, professionals of different mental health specializations, as well as of different regional or cultural backgrounds.