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Review
. 1996 Jan;37(1):3-12.
doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1996.tb01377.x.

Classification of child and adolescent psychopathology

D P Cantwell  1
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Review

Classification of child and adolescent psychopathology

D P Cantwell. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 1996 Jan.

Abstract

This review will consider some of the major issues in the classification of child and adolescent psychopathology. The central issue will be the value of classification systems in child and adolescent psychopathology research. Some comment will also be made on the value of the existing classifications in clinical practice.

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