Which of the following is not measured by the DIS (Diagnostic Information Schedule)?

Which of the following is not measured by the DIS (Diagnostic Information Schedule)?

• A. Physical Health disorders
• B. Psychiatric disorders
• C. Substance use disorders
• D. Behavioral addictions

Answer: (A)

The Diagnostics Information Schedule is a structured interview designed to identify mental health diagnoses and substance use issues, not medical or physical health conditions. It focuses on DSM criteria for psychiatric disorders and patterns of substance use, and in some versions may include certain behavioral addictions that are psychological/behavioral in nature. Because its purpose is to capture mental health and addictive behaviors, it does not assess physical health disorders like medical illnesses. So the item referring to physical health disorders is not measured by the DIS.

The Diagnostics Information Schedule is a structured interview designed to identify mental health diagnoses and substance use issues, not medical or physical health conditions. It focuses on DSM criteria for psychiatric disorders and patterns of substance use, and in some versions may include certain behavioral addictions that are psychological/behavioral in nature. Because its purpose is to capture mental health and addictive behaviors, it does not assess physical health disorders like medical illnesses. So the item referring to physical health disorders is not measured by the DIS.