Our mission is to ensure the generation of accurate and precise findings.
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The SCID (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM®) is the gold standard for diagnosing mental disorders. It's a semi-structured interview guide aligned with the the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM®), and used globally in research, clinical, and clinical trial settings when the very highest quality data is needed..
SCIDs Administered
and supervised
Reduction in False
Positives
Diagnostic Categories
Covered
Year's of Clinical Experience
(Dr. Rhonda Karg, SCID Co-Founder)
Achieve an 80% reduction in
false positives, significantly
improving trial outcomes
Trusted internationally, with
SCID assessments available in
over 25 languages
Rigorous training designed and
supervised by co-authors of the
SCID-5
Scientifically validated
methodologies with strong
psychometric properties
By providing exceptional training and certification in structured clinical interviewing, we enable clinical supervisors, researchers, and pharmaceutical professionals to achieve extraordinary diagnostic accuracy. We aim to drive global improvements in mental health diagnostics and treatment efficacy.
Participants undergo intensive training sessions, structured performance assessments, and continuous quality control. Regular, mandatory recertifications maintain and reinforce high standards, ensuring consistent application of best practices and exceptional accuracy across all clinical assessments.
We achieve this through precise, scientifically rigorous psychological assessment training, continuously refining our methodologies to ensure the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy. We are dedicated to empowering clinical professionals around the globe, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and clinical trial efficiency.
Leveraging advanced clinical & behavioral health research to positively impact the lives of humans from every socioeconomic background.
Dr. Rhonda S. Karg is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience providing direct care to psychiatric patients and conducting mental and behavioral health research. As a provider at her independent practice, New Leaf Solution-Focused Psychotherapy©, her primary roles have included conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing solution-focused psychotherapy to adults and adolescents…