What is the acronym for the structured interview commonly used to assess psychiatric disorders?

The acronym SCID stands for Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders. It is a widely used diagnostic tool designed to systematically assess the presence of psychiatric disorders according to the criteria established in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The SCID is particularly valuable in both clinical and research settings as it facilitates a thorough evaluation of the patient's mental health status, ensuring that practitioners can identify complex comorbid conditions and accurately determine diagnosis based on standardized criteria.

In contrast, the other options represent different concepts: DSM refers to the manual itself that provides the criteria for diagnosing mental disorders, TRAM does not pertain to a recognized psychiatric assessment tool, and CPT typically refers to current procedural terminology used for coding medical services. These distinctions underline the specific role of SCID as a structured interview format specifically tailored for psychiatric assessment.