Irritability in Adult Depression and Anxiety: A Clinically Useful Signal Amid an Imprecise Construct

A brief consideration of the conceptual and diagnostic tidiness of irritability associated with depression and anxiety in adults. Despite evidence for its conceptual untidiness, there are practical issues that the clinician may consider when diagnosing and treating depression or anxiety.

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The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
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2026-10-14
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https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437261490170
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Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
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Irritability in Adult Depression and Anxiety: A Clinically Useful Signal Amid an Imprecise Construct

Michael Uebel
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
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Irritability in Adult Depression and Anxiety: A Clinically Useful Signal Amid an Imprecise Construct

Michael Uebel
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Abstract

A brief consideration of the conceptual and diagnostic tidiness of irritability associated with depression and anxiety in adults. Despite evidence for its conceptual untidiness, there are practical issues that the clinician may consider when diagnosing and treating depression or anxiety.

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
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