Not a concern

Most research studies rely more on scores on measures than on a diagnosis/no diagnosis distinction. For instance, if you’re trying out a new antidepressant, you’re more interested in whether the scores on the BDI go down than on whether the person meets the diagnostic threshold or not.

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