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Psychiatrists' Use of Biomarkers Could Open a New Window Into Mental Health Diagnoses

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The American Psychiatric Association proposed incorporating biomarkers into future editions of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to improve mental health diagnoses and treatments. This move could lead to more accurate and faster diagnoses, potentially reducing trial-and-error prescribing and unnecessary medication use, but requires further research and validation before widespread implementation.

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