Discussion Post
• List what DSM diagnosis the tool/instrument is used for.
• Identify an assessment/diagnosis instrument.
• Appraise a scholarly, peer-reviewed article that addresses the use of the instrument to support your choice as an evidence-based instrument for practice.
• Evaluate the instrument's appropriateness for diagnosing the condition it is designed to assess or if the developers of the instrument reported that the instrument is only part of a comprehensive assessment for the disorder.
• Describe whether or not the instrument can be used to measure patient response to therapy/treatment or if it is strictly for assessment and diagnosis.
• Discuss the psychometrics/scoring of the instrument, including reliability and validity.
• Discuss any limitations associated with the use of the instrument.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.