Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND) and the Child and Adolescent Version (DIAMOND-KID)

The DIAMOND diagnostic interview and DIAMOND-KID diagnostic interview are semi-structured diagnostic interviews for DSM-5 psychiatric disorders. Particular emphasis is on:

  • Anxiety Disorders, including:
    o  Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
    o Panic disorder
    o Agoraphobia
    o Generalized anxiety disorder
    o Specific phobia
    o Separation anxiety disorder
  • Depressive Disorders, including:
    o Major depressive disorder
    o Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
    o Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • Bipolar and Related Disorders, including:
    o Bipolar I disorder
    o Bipolar II disorder
    o Cyclothymic disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, including:
    o Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    o Body dysmorphic disorder
    o Hoarding disorder
    o Trichotillomania
    o Excoriation (skin-picking) disorder

In addition, the DIAMOND and DIAMOND-KID contain diagnostic modules for:

  • Trauma- and stressor-related disorders, including:
    o Posttraumatic stress disorder
    o Acute stress disorder
    o Adjustment disorder
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, including:
    o Schizophrenia
    o Schizoaffective disorder
    o Delusional disorder
  • Feeding and eating disorders, including:
    o Anorexia nervosa
    o Bulimia nervosa
    o Binge eating disorder
    o Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
  • Somatic symptom and related disorders, including:
    o Somatic symptom disorder
    o Illness anxiety disorder
  • Substance-related and addictive disorders, including:
    o Alcohol use disorder
    o Drug use disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders, including:
    o Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    o Tic disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors
  • School Refusal (DIAMOND-KID only)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (DIAMOND-KID only)
  • Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS; DIAMOND-KID only)

The DIAMOND diagnostic interview and DIAMOND-KID diagnostic interview show very good inter-rater reliability, test-retest reliability, and convergent and divergent validity. Through their use of “skip” rules, the DIAMOND and DIAMOND-KID can be administered to most patients in approximately 1 hour.

You may access more information on the DIAMOND by following these links:

DIAMOND diagnostic interview

Self-report screening questionnaire

An article showing the psychometric properties of the DIAMOND

You may access more information on the DIAMOND-KID by following these links:

DIAMOND-KID diagnostic interview

DIAMOND-KID self-report screening questionnaire

DIAMOND-KID parent-report screening questionnaire

An article showing the psychometric properties of the DIAMOND-KID

Translated versions of DIAMOND are also available:

DIAMOND diagnostic interview – Arabic

Self-report screening questionnaire – Arabic

DIAMOND diagnostic interview – Hebrew

Self-report screening questionnaire – Hebrew

Please check back as the DIAMOND Program is currently being translated into more languages.

DIAMOND Training Program

We offer online programs (total time: approximately 3 hours) that demonstrates the use of the DIAMOND and DIAMOND-KID, trains raters to criterion, and calculates each trainee’s inter-rater reliability with the original interviewer.

To register for the DIAMOND online training course, click here and indicate the number of trainees who will take the course.
To register for the DIAMOND-KID online training course, click here and indicate the number of trainees who will take the course.

You will then receive an email requesting the email addresses of those trainees, and they will be sent a link to the course.

This video-based program includes:
• An introduction to the use of the DIAMOND and DIAMOND-KID
• A full sample diagnostic interview
• Test videos that quiz the trainee on whether a given symptom is present or absent

Each trainee receives a report at the end of training that documents:
• Percent agreement of symptom questions with the original interviewer
• Kappa values of inter-rater agreement
• Percent agreement with diagnostic severity rating scales

The online training course is well suited for:
• Student interviewers who are learning structured interviewing
• Experienced interviewers who want to learn how to use the DIAMOND and DIAMOND-KID
• Raters in clinical trials and other research studies

Three (3) continuing education credits are provided for trainees at no additional cost. The learning objectives are:
1. Understand the format of the DIAMOND or DIAMOND-KID semi-structured diagnostic interviews
2. Describe how the DIAMOND or DIAMOND-KID can be integrated into a clinical interview
3. Achieve reliability with the original interviewer in rating DIAMOND or DIAMOND-KID interview responses

In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

1. Psychologists: The Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at The Institute of Living is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at The Institute of Living maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 3.0 continuing education credits will be awarded.

2. Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this internet learning activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

3. All Other Learners: This class is designated for 3.0 hours of education. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.