Review, 2026
Is premenstrual dysphoric disorder now recognized in the international diagnosis system?
Yes. ICD-11 now officially recognizes premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a depressive disorder, with seven new specifiers to describe depressive disorders. Specific guidance for children and adolescents still needs more research.
What they did
A review of how depressive disorder classification changed from ICD-10 to ICD-11, focusing on relevance for diagnosing children and adolescents.
What they found
ICD-11 lists depressive disorders separately from bipolar disorders. It newly includes dysthymic disorder, mixed depressive and anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Seven diagnostic specifiers were added. Clinical descriptions were updated with developmental characteristics relevant for children and adolescents, though German draft guidelines are not yet online.
What it means for you
PMDD is now officially part of the international classification of mental disorders, which may improve recognition and treatment. The main limit is diagnostic criteria for young people still need validation.
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diagnostic specifiers introduced in ICD-11
About the study
- Original title
- Depressive Störungen – von der ICD-10 zur ICD-11
- Authors
- Geissler S, Schulte-Körne G, Greimel E
- Journal
- Zeitschrift fur Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- Not applicable (classification system review)
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1024/1422-4917/a001053
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