mental health and neuroscience

Dr Etain Quigley co-authors edited volume ‘Neurodiversity and Mental Health — Photo by Константин Канто on Pexels

mental health neurodiversity

Transforming Care for Mental Health Neurodiversity vs DSM-5

The 2024 Clinical Guidelines for Neurodiversity provide an evidence-based alternative to the DSM-5 for mental health assessment, emphasizing individualized profiling over categorical diagnoses. By integrating neuropsychometric and sensory data, clinicians can reduce misdiagnosis and improve treatment outcomes for neurodivergent patients. In 2024, the new guidelines reduced misdiagnosis rates by 30%