Psychometricians and Psychologists Online Application for Registration Without Examination

 

The grandfather clause of  RA 10029 or the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009 provides for exemption of examination as contained in the following sections of the said law:


Section 16. Registration Without Examination for Psychologists. - A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychologist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant had, on or prior to the effectivity of this Act, fulfilled the requirements under either subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c) herein:

(a) Obtained a doctoral degree in psychology and had accumulated three (3) years of work experience in the practice of psychology;
(b) Obtained a master's degree in psychology and accumulated a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the practice of psychology;
(c) Psychologists or employees who hold positions as psychologists presently employed in various government or private agencies, who have a bachelor's degree in psychology, accumulated a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in the practice of psychology as a psychologist, and who have updated their professional education in various psychology-related functions.

Section 17. Registration Without Examination for Psychometricians. - A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychometrician may be registered without examination:Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act had obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and had accumulated a minimum of two (2) years full time work experience in the practice of psychometrics.

The deadline for registration without examination is up until May 21, 2015. Below is the directive lifted from the website of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

(Note the original text contains info about Respiratory Therapists which we removed in order not to confuse and have a focus. Check the original link here - http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/applicationwithoutexam/ )

 

Online Application for Registration Without Examination

This facility is for the exclusive use of applicants for registration without examination and is available up to:

• May 21, 2015 - for Psychologists and Psychometricians

Please read carefully the entire instructions and information provided below so you will be guided properly on the procedures, requirements and timetables for registration without examination.

1. Before submitting an application for registration without examination, the applicant must:
   
   
   1. Decide what the application for registration without examination is for (whether for Psychologist or Psychometrician or both). Separate forms and payment will be required for each application.
      
   2. Determine whether applicant satisfies the qualification standards for Psychologist and Psychometrician. 
   3. Determine if applicant can satisfy all the documentary requirements within 15 days from the time of online application. The documentary requirements for Psychologist, Psychometrician, or Respiratory Therapist are provided hereunder:
      
      For Psychologist
      
      
      1. Original and Photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth in NSO Security Paper for Filipino citizens. In case of a foreign citizen, a copy of the law of the state or country which permits Filipino Psychologists to practice on the same basis as its subject or citizens, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate therein.
      2. Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate in NSO security paper (for married female only)
      3. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records with scanned picture and with the Special Order Number indicated (for both undergraduate and graduate degrees). Where school is exempted from the issuance of an SO, a certificate of authentication and validation (CAV) must be secured from CHED.
      4. For those who do not have a master's degree, a certified true copy of of at least 100 hours of updating seminars and workshops attended from June 2005 to June 2010 must be presented/submitted
      5. Original Certificates of Practice/Work Experience(s):
         
         1. Certificate of Employment from immediate superior duly noted by either the HR Manager or Employer specifying the position title, nature of work and specific period of employment duly sworn in by the issuing authorities. Official Job Description signed by the HR Manager must be attached, and for government employees, the official service record specifying the position item must also be submitted.
         2. For those who are self-employed, applicant must submit the following:
            
            1. Certificate of private practice from colleagues, professional partners and/or institutional clients, specifying the nature of work/services rendered and the duration thereof, duly sworn in and notarized under oath
            2. Work contract(s), if any, and/or sworn in statement of the practitioner specifying the nature, scope and duration of project engagement or services rendered, and the regularity of service-delivery with the undertaking that documentary evidence will be produced when required by the Board
            3. Business permit and DTI registration
      6. Three (3) Original Certificates of Good Moral Character from any of the following: school, employer, church, and/or Barangay Captain duly signed by issuing authority and notarized under oath
      7. Original Certificate of Mental Health or Mental Fitness from a Psychiatrist or from a Registered/Certified Clinical Psychologist, duly signed and notarized under oath
      8. Original and photocopy of valid NBI Clearance plus Ombudsman clearance for government employees
      9. Two (2) colored passport-size picture with white background and complete name tag
      10. Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate
      
      For Psychometrician
      
      
      1. Original and Photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth in NSO security paper for Filipino citizens. In case of a foreign citizen, a copy of the law of the state or country which permits Filipino Psychometricians to practice on the same basis as its subject or citizens, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate therein.
      2. Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate in NSO security paper (for married female only)
      3. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records for Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (AB/BS) with scanned picture. Special Order Number must be indicated. Where school is exempted from the issuance of an SO, a certificate of authentication and validation (CAV) must be secured from CHED.
      4. Original certificate of full-time work experience as a Psychometrician or full time work engagement in the practice of psychometrics for a minimum of 2 years, either from immediate superior (if employed) or from institutional clients, professional partners/colleagues (if on private practice), specifying the nature of work, duly sworn in and notarized under oath. Official job description must be attached.
      5. Original and photocopy of valid NBI Clearance; plus Clearance from the Ombudsman for those in government service.
      6. Three (3) original Certificates of Good Moral Character, from any of the following: school/former professor, employer, church, and/or Barangay Captain duly signed by issuing authority and notarized under oath
      7. Two (2) colored passport-size pictures with white background and complete name tag
      8. Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate
      
      
      NOTE: For applicants working abroad, the required documents must be certified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office near the place of work.
      
   
   
2. As soon as applicant has ascertained (1) which registration without examination to apply for (as Psychologist, Psychometrician or both); (2) that he/she satisfies the qualification requirements; and (3) can satisfy all the documentary requirements within the time stated, the applicant is ready to proceed to submit his/her application online.
   
   
3. After receiving an acknowledgement through applicant's email that the application for registration without examination has been submitted successfully together with an order form for payment, applicant must follow the steps hereunder:
   
   
   1. On the assigned date, applicant must go to the Customer Service Center of the nearest PRC office and secure one (1) P15 metered documentary stamp. Affix the documentary stamp on the space provided in the application form, sign it and indicate the date when the application form was accomplished. Applicant can then proceed to the cashier's window for the payment of the application/processing fee (P900.00 for each application to be processed).
      
      
   2. Submit a copy of the official receipt (OR) evidencing payment together with the duly accomplished application form and documents to:
      
      
      • For Psychologist and Psychometrician - Window 12, Application Division at the Ground Floor of PRC Main Building
      • PRC Regional Offices
      
      Submit all required documents in a clear book with the confirmation number and official notice of submission from the PRB on the first page, a table of contents on the second, the printed application form on the third page, and the rest of the documents in subsequent pages arranged according to the list provided.
      
      The application processor will conduct an initial screening of the application documents and should inform the applicant of any deficiency at this time. Applicant should receive a claim stub after initial screening is done.
      
      
   3. After receipt by PRC of applicant's documents, he/she should wait for official notification from PRC through his/her email account. Applicant is also advised to check the PRC website regularly to check whether the application has been approved or call tel. no. 3101018 to inquire about the status of application.      

For more information go to this link - http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/applicationwithoutexam/

Textbook on Personality by Limpingco and Tria

Dr. Delia Limpingco and Dr. Geraldine Tria are co-authors of the textbook Personality  published in 2007. The book covers six Theoretical Paradigm like, Psychoanalytic, Social Psychological, Personology, Trait, Existential Humanistic and Learning Paradigm. Each proponent of the  paradigm of a paradigm is given a short biography their views or theory of personality they espouse and it provides a evaluation as to the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. The textbook is very handy and useful to easily get acquainted or for others who have taken the course to be re-acquainted of those psychologists. Interesting to note also to find website links in the book. So pay a visit and read from those links that the authors have cited.


Related link: 
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/theories-of-personality-reference.html   

Abnormal Psychology textbook by Jane Q. Beltran

A Philippine published textbook on Abnormal Psychology by Jane Q. Beltran, 2008. The book is categorized into 6 Modules covering up most of the topic in Abnormal Psychology. The author has written several books and have taught in different schools. She also conducts seminars and trainings.

The author describes the book cover that "conveys how a learner after reading and understanding the various maladaptive and abnormal behaviors, their causes, symptoms, and remedies, can realize that people can help bridge the gap in the society for a healthier relationship leading to sound mental health."

Related link:
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/reference-textbook-for-abnormal.html

Archives of Scientific Psychology: A New Journal for a New Era

Am very happy to find out a journal that is open access a real way to distribute and share knowledge in psychology. This is a pioneering effort for a wider audience to have and get to know the current trends in this field. I hope that this will continue to be as it is, open and people interested in psychology should engage and be part of this initiative.

Mabuhay to an empowering Psychology!

Archives of Scientific Psychology: A New Journal for a New Era

Harris Cooper and Gary R. VandenBos

Source - http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/arc/1/1/1.html

The science of psychology matures in many ways. Its concepts and theories become more precise. Its methods incorporate advances in statistics and research design, as well as new technologies. Publishing in scientific psychology also matures.

Archives of Scientific Psychology is a new journal of the American Psychological Association (APA). It is a response to recent changes in how social, behavioral, and cognitive scientists communicate with one another and with the public. As importantly, it responds to changes in what people expect to learn when they read a scientific research report.

The subject matter of Archives of Scientific Psychology spans the entire discipline of psychology. Readers will find articles on subjects ranging from neuroscience topolitical psychology, and all points in between. Articles will also describe research conducted using any of the methods found in the psychologist's toolbox (Cooper et al., 2012).
Articles published in Archives of Scientific Psychology have five characteristics that, together, make them unique:

The articles are free and open to the public; anyone with access to the Internet should have access to these research reports. In addition, readers can sign up for e-mail and other alerts when articles of interest to them are published.

Following APA's Journal Article Reporting Standards (JARS; APA Publication and Communication Board Working Group on Journal Article Reporting Standards, 2008), the authors of articles have completed a detailed description of their methods; this description is also available on the Internet.

The authors have made available the data that underlie the analyses presented in the article. The data can be used by others for verification or extension of the study's results. The data are available from APA or another approved repository upon agreement regarding usage. If deposited with APA, next users agree to offer to the researchers who generated the data involvement in any subsequent publications.

Because articles published in Archives of Scientific Psychology are available to the general public as well as scientists, readers find two versions of each article's Abstract and Method section.

One abstract is written in nontechnical language; it describes the study and why its findings are important to understanding human thought, feeling, and behavior and/or to assisting with solutions to psychological or societal problems. The other abstract is a scientific abstract and is used for retrieval of the article from databases of scientific references.

The Method section contains a brief, nontechnical description of methods. Also, it contains a link to the detailed description of the investigation's design, implementation, and analyses mentioned above.

Finally, to facilitate discussion of the article among multiple audiences:

The (a) article, (b) comments on the article by scholars who took part in the peer review process (and perhaps others), and (c) the authors' response may be published as a separate document at the same time as the target article. The comments and author reaction also pass review by the action editor.

The article will contain a link to a discussion group dedicated to the article.
Each of these characteristics of Archives of Scientific Psychology is briefly discussed below.

Open access

“Open access” in the publishing domain refers to the availability of scholarly materials, typically peer-reviewed, free of charge to readers and with a minimum or reduced set of copyright restrictions. The expense of distributing the material is borne by the author or an institution supportive of open access. The principal barrier to obtaining open access material is the need for access to the Internet (seeSuber, 2012, for an excellent introductory but nuanced definition of open access).

The arguments in favor of open access are persuasively presented by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (2002):

Removing access barriers to this literature will accelerate research, enrich education, share the learning of the rich with the poor and the poor with the rich, make this literature as useful as it can be, and lay the foundation for uniting humanity in a common intellectual conversation and quest for knowledge. (Budapest Open Access Initiative, 2002)

The Harvard Open Access Initiative goes on to say:

Open access makes knowledge accessible and reusable, accelerates the pace of discovery and discussion, maximizes the return on our investment in research, and speeds the development of all the benefits that depend on research, from new medicines and useful technologies to informed decisions, solved problems, and improved public policies. (Berkman Center for Internet & Society, 2012)

Finally, a growing body of evidence appears to support the notion that open access publishing has benefits for authors as well; their work is more likely to be cited in the works of others (OpCit Project, 2012).

Open access publishing is not without criticisms. These primarily revolve around issues raised by publishers (and learned societies) concerned about the sustainability of the funding model, its potential influence on the peer-reviewprocess, and its impact on technological innovation in publishing (Nature Publishing Group, 2004).

A study conducted in 2010 revealed that about 8.5% of scientific scholarship was available through journals that were open access. In the social sciences the figure was 5.6% (Björk et al., 2010). The number of articles published in open access journals has been increasing dramatically (Laakso et al., 2011). This suggests that the open access model of publishing is here to stay.

Infographics - Acts of Pakikipagkapwa

Mula sa - http://buklodisip.weebly.com/san-na-si-sp.html

Sa'n Na Si SP?

Sa pamamagitan ng Sa'n Na Si SP, naglalayon ang UP Buklod-Isip na makatulong 

sa paglalathala at pamamahagi ng mga bagong pag-aaral ukol sa 

Sikolohiyang Pilipino (SP). Ang mga pag-aaral na ito ay ibinabahagi sa 

porma ng komiks upang maka-engganyo ng mas maraming mambabasa. 

Sa kasalukuyan, nakapaglabas na ng limang Sa'n Na Si SP posters ang Bukluran.

Translation

(Where is SP? Through where is SP, UP Buklod-Isip aims to help in the 

publication and distribution of new researches and studies on Filipino 

Psychology. These studies are shared through comics form to attract more

readers. At present, there are already 5 posters of Where is SP that has been 

released.)

Ang UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino o UP BUKLOD-ISIP ay 

isang pang-akademikong organisasyon ng mga mag-aaral ng sikolohiya. 

Pangunahin sa mga isinusulong nitong samahan ay ang pagtataguyod at 

pagpapalaganap ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino (SP), isang sikolohiyang sumasalamin 

sa diwa ng sambayanang Pilipino, at tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan at 

adhikain nito; isang sikolohiyang malaya, mapagpalaya, at mapagpabagong-isip.

Translation

(The UP Bukluran sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino o UP BUKLOD-ISIP is an

academic organization of students in Psychology  

at the University of the Philippines (UP). Among the priorities 

of the organization includes the support and promotion of Filipino Psychology,

a psychology that reflects the Filipino consciousness, respond to their needs and 

aspirations; a psychology that is free, empowering and that encourages change of

consciousness.)

ICD 10 - International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems

International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the standard diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management and clinical purposes. This includes the analysis of the general health situation of population groups. It is used to monitor the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems.

It is used to classify diseases and other health problems recorded on many types of health and vital records including death certificates and health records. In addition to enabling the storage and retrieval of diagnostic information for clinical, epidemiological and quality purposes, these records also provide the basis for the compilation of national mortality and morbidity statistics by WHO Member States. It is used for reimbursement and resource allocation decision-making by countries.

ICD-10 was endorsed by the Forty-third World Health Assembly in May 1990 and came into use in WHO Member States as from 1994. The 11th revision of the classification has already started and will continue until 2015.

Read more here - http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/

International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) Version for 2010

Chapter V Mental and behavioural disorders(F00-F99)

Incl.:

disorders of psychological development

Excl.:

symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

CATEGORIES (Click the number to visit  its corresponding external link for the details)   

F00-F09Organic, including symptomatic, mental disorders

F10-F19Mental and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive substance use

F20-F29Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders

F30-F39Mood [affective] disorders

F40-F48Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders

F50-F59Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

F60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behaviour

F70-F79Mental retardation

F80-F89Disorders of psychological development

F90-F98Behavioural and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

F99-F99Unspecified mental disorder

Asterisk categories for this chapter are provided as follows:

• F00*Dementia in Alzheimer disease
• F02*Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere

Below is an example text on 

F30-F39 Mood [affective] disorders 

This block contains disorders in which the fundamental disturbance is a change in affect or mood to depression (with or without associated anxiety) or to elation. The mood change is usually accompanied by a change in the overall level of activity; most of the other symptoms are either secondary to, or easily understood in the context of, the change in mood and activity. Most of these disorders tend to be recurrent and the onset of individual episodes can often be related to stressful events or situations.

F30Manic episode

All the subdivisions of this category should be used only for a single episode. Hypomanic or manic episodes in individuals who have had one or more previous affective episodes (depressive, hypomanic, manic, or mixed) should be coded as bipolar affective disorder (F31.-).

Incl.:

bipolar disorder, single manic episode

F30.0Hypomania

A disorder characterized by a persistent mild elevation of mood, increased energy and activity, and usually marked feelings of well-being and both physical and mental efficiency. Increased sociability, talkativeness, over-familiarity, increased sexual energy, and a decreased need for sleep are often present but not to the extent that they lead to severe disruption of work or result in social rejection. Irritability, conceit, and boorish behaviour may take the place of the more usual euphoric sociability. The disturbances of mood and behaviour are not accompanied by hallucinations or delusions.

F30.1Mania without psychotic symptoms

Mood is elevated out of keeping with the patient's circumstances and may vary from carefree joviality to almost uncontrollable excitement. Elation is accompanied by increased energy, resulting in overactivity, pressure of speech, and a decreased need for sleep. Attention cannot be sustained, and there is often marked distractibility. Self-esteem is often inflated with grandiose ideas and overconfidence. Loss of normal social inhibitions may result in behaviour that is reckless, foolhardy, or inappropriate to the circumstances, and out of character.

F30.2Mania with psychotic symptoms

In addition to the clinical picture described in F30.1, delusions (usually grandiose) or hallucinations (usually of voices speaking directly to the patient) are present, or the excitement, excessive motor activity, and flight of ideas are so extreme that the subject is incomprehensible or inaccessible to ordinary communication.

Mania with:

• mood-congruent psychotic symptoms
• mood-incongruent psychotic symptoms

Manic stupor

F30.8Other manic episodes

F30.9Manic episode, unspecified

Mania NOS

F31Bipolar affective disorder

A disorder characterized by two or more episodes in which the patient's mood and activity levels are significantly disturbed, this disturbance consisting on some occasions of an elevation of mood and increased energy and activity (hypomania or mania) and on others of a lowering of mood and decreased energy and activity (depression). Repeated episodes of hypomania or mania only are classified as bipolar.

Incl.:

manic-depressive:

• illness
• psychosis
• reaction

Excl.:

bipolar disorder, single manic episode (F30.-)

cyclothymia (F34.0)

F31.0Bipolar affective disorder, current episode hypomanic

The patient is currently hypomanic, and has had at least one other affective episode (hypomanic, manic, depressive, or mixed) in the past.

F31.1Bipolar affective disorder, current episode manic without psychotic symptoms

The patient is currently manic, without psychotic symptoms (as in F30.1), and has had at least one other affective episode (hypomanic, manic, depressive, or mixed) in the past.

F31.2Bipolar affective disorder, current episode manic with psychotic symptoms

The patient is currently manic, with psychotic symptoms (as in F30.2), and has had at least one other affective episode (hypomanic, manic, depressive, or mixed) in the past.

F31.3Bipolar affective disorder, current episode mild or moderate depression

The patient is currently depressed, as in a depressive episode of either mild or moderate severity (F32.0 or F32.1), and has had at least one authenticated hypomanic, manic, or mixed affective episode in the past.

F31.4Bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression without psychotic symptoms

The patient is currently depressed, as in severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms (F32.2), and has had at least one authenticated hypomanic, manic, or mixed affective episode in the past.

F31.5Bipolar affective disorder, current episode severe depression with psychotic symptoms

The patient is currently depressed, as in severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms (F32.3), and has had at least one authenticated hypomanic, manic, or mixed affective episode in the past.

F31.6Bipolar affective disorder, current episode mixed

The patient has had at least one authenticated hypomanic, manic, depressive, or mixed affective episode in the past, and currently exhibits either a mixture or a rapid alteration of manic and depressive symptoms.

Excl.:

single mixed affective episode (F38.0)

F31.7Bipolar affective disorder, currently in remission

The patient has had at least one authenticated hypomanic, manic, or mixed affective episode in the past, and at least one other affective episode (hypomanic, manic, depressive, or mixed) in addition, but is not currently suffering from any significant mood disturbance, and has not done so for several months. Periods of remission during prophylactic treatment should be coded here.

F31.8Other bipolar affective disorders

Bipolar II disorder

Recurrent manic episodes NOS

F31.9Bipolar affective disorder, unspecified

F32Depressive episode

In typical mild, moderate, or severe depressive episodes, the patient suffers from lowering of mood, reduction of energy, and decrease in activity. Capacity for enjoyment, interest, and concentration is reduced, and marked tiredness after even minimum effort is common. Sleep is usually disturbed and appetite diminished. Self-esteem and self-confidence are almost always reduced and, even in the mild form, some ideas of guilt or worthlessness are often present. The lowered mood varies little from day to day, is unresponsive to circumstances and may be accompanied by so-called "somatic" symptoms, such as loss of interest and pleasurable feelings, waking in the morning several hours before the usual time, depression worst in the morning, marked psychomotor retardation, agitation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and loss of libido. Depending upon the number and severity of the symptoms, a depressive episode may be specified as mild, moderate or severe.

Incl.:

single episodes of:

• depressive reaction
• psychogenic depression
• reactive depression

Excl.:

adjustment disorder (F43.2)

recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)

when associated with conduct disorders in F91.- (F92.0)

F32.0Mild depressive episode

Two or three of the above symptoms are usually present. The patient is usually distressed by these but will probably be able to continue with most activities.

F32.1Moderate depressive episode

Four or more of the above symptoms are usually present and the patient is likely to have great difficulty in continuing with ordinary activities.

F32.2Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms

An episode of depression in which several of the above symptoms are marked and distressing, typically loss of self-esteem and ideas of worthlessness or guilt. Suicidal thoughts and acts are common and a number of "somatic" symptoms are usually present.

Agitated depression Major depression Vital depression

single episode without psychotic symptoms

F32.3Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms

An episode of depression as described in F32.2, but with the presence of hallucinations, delusions, psychomotor retardation, or stupor so severe that ordinary social activities are impossible; there may be danger to life from suicide, dehydration, or starvation. The hallucinations and delusions may or may not be mood-congruent.

Single episodes of:

• major depression with psychotic symptoms
• psychogenic depressive psychosis
• psychotic depression
• reactive depressive psychosis

F32.8Other depressive episodes

Atypical depression

Single episodes of "masked" depression NOS

F32.9Depressive episode, unspecified

Depression NOS

Depressive disorder NOS

F33Recurrent depressive disorder

A disorder characterized by repeated episodes of depression as described for depressive episode (F32.-), without any history of independent episodes of mood elevation and increased energy (mania). There may, however, be brief episodes of mild mood elevation and overactivity (hypomania) immediately after a depressive episode, sometimes precipitated by antidepressant treatment. The more severe forms of recurrent depressive disorder (F33.2 and F33.3) have much in common with earlier concepts such as manic-depressive depression, melancholia, vital depression and endogenous depression. The first episode may occur at any age from childhood to old age, the onset may be either acute or insidious, and the duration varies from a few weeks to many months. The risk that a patient with recurrent depressive disorder will have an episode of mania never disappears completely, however many depressive episodes have been experienced. If such an episode does occur, the diagnosis should be changed to bipolar affective disorder (F31.-).

Incl.:

recurrent episodes of:

• depressive reaction
• psychogenic depression
• reactive depression

seasonal depressive disorder

Excl.:

recurrent brief depressive episodes (F38.1)

F33.0Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode mild

A disorder characterized by repeated episodes of depression, the current episode being mild, as in F32.0, and without any history of mania.

F33.1Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode moderate

A disorder characterized by repeated episodes of depression, the current episode being of moderate severity, as in F32.1, and without any history of mania.

F33.2Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode severe without psychotic symptoms

A disorder characterized by repeated episodes of depression, the current episode being severe without psychotic symptoms, as in F32.2, and without any history of mania.

Endogenous depression without psychotic symptoms

Major depression, recurrent without psychotic symptoms

Manic-depressive psychosis, depressed type without psychotic symptoms

Vital depression, recurrent without psychotic symptoms

F33.3Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode severe with psychotic symptoms

A disorder characterized by repeated episodes of depression, the current episode being severe with psychotic symptoms, as in F32.3, and with no previous episodes of mania.

Endogenous depression with psychotic symptoms

Manic-depressive psychosis, depressed type with psychotic symptoms

Recurrent severe episodes of:

• major depression with psychotic symptoms
• psychogenic depressive psychosis
• psychotic depression
• reactive depressive psychosis

F33.4Recurrent depressive disorder, currently in remission

The patient has had two or more depressive episodes as described in F33.0-F33.3, in the past, but has been free from depressive symptoms for several months.

F33.8Other recurrent depressive disorders

F33.9Recurrent depressive disorder, unspecified

Monopolar depression NOS

F34Persistent mood [affective] disorders

Persistent and usually fluctuating disorders of mood in which the majority of the individual episodes are not sufficiently severe to warrant being described as hypomanic or mild depressive episodes. Because they last for many years, and sometimes for the greater part of the patient's adult life, they involve considerable distress and disability. In some instances, recurrent or single manic or depressive episodes may become superimposed on a persistent affective disorder.

F34.0Cyclothymia

A persistent instability of mood involving numerous periods of depression and mild elation, none of which is sufficiently severe or prolonged to justify a diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder (F31.-) or recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-). This disorder is frequently found in the relatives of patients with bipolar affective disorder. Some patients with cyclothymia eventually develop bipolar affective disorder.

Affective personality disorder

Cycloid personality

Cyclothymic personality

F34.1Dysthymia

A chronic depression of mood, lasting at least several years, which is not sufficiently severe, or in which individual episodes are not sufficiently prolonged, to justify a diagnosis of severe, moderate, or mild recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-).

Depressive:

• neurosis
• personality disorder

Neurotic depression

Persistent anxiety depression

Excl.:

anxiety depression (mild or not persistent) (F41.2)

F34.8Other persistent mood [affective] disorders

F34.9Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified

F38Other mood [affective] disorders

Any other mood disorders that do not justify classification to F30-F34, because they are not of sufficient severity or duration.

F38.0Other single mood [affective] disorders

Mixed affective episode

F38.1Other recurrent mood [affective] disorders

Recurrent brief depressive episodes

F38.8Other specified mood [affective] disorders

F39Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

Incl.:

Affective psychosis NOS

Source - http://apps.who.int/classifications/icd10/browse/2010/en#/F31

The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders 

Diagnostic criteria for research 

Source http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/GRNBOOK.pdf

The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders 

 Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines

Source  http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/bluebook.pdf