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The long-awaited 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) makes important advances but simultaneously compromises on some aspects, which may have a negative impact on clinical practice. This editorial illustrates the double-edged nature of some of the changes in ICD-11, focusing on mood disorders and specifically the subtyping of bipolar disorder.

Original publication

DOI

10.1192/bjp.2023.66

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Psychiatry

Publication Date

08/2023

Volume

223

Pages

345 - 347

Keywords

Classification, ICD, bipolar disorder, depressive disorder, mood disorder, Humans, Bipolar Disorder, International Classification of Diseases, Mood Disorders