July 17, 2026 · The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science · DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10711

Symptom-oriented clinical psychiatry

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The author, Jian Hu, explores the question of how to enhance psychiatric care by emphasizing symptoms over traditional syndromic diagnoses. The editorial proposes a symptom-oriented clinical psychiatry framework that aims to clarify symptom roles, prioritize treatment, and minimize unnecessary medication, while still aligning with established diagnostic systems.

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