The Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis (OPD) is a multiaxial

psychodynamic diagnostic system that has become a widely accepted

standard in psychodynamic diagnostics for clinical practice and research in

many countries. Numerous empirical studies have demonstrated the

validity of OPD findings.



Through its clear operationalization of essential components of

psychodynamic models – subjective experiences of illness and treatment

ideas, problematic relationship patterns, intrapsychic conflicts, and

personality functioning (i.e., structural integration) – the OPD enables

reliable assessment, which is further aided by a wealth of case examples

and working materials. The OPD-3 is organized in four axes:



• Axis I: Mental Disorders, Experience of Illness, and Prerequisites for

Treatment

• Axis II: Interpersonal relations

• Axis III: Conflict

• Axis IV: Structure



New in OPD-3:



All axes have been further refined with a stronger emphasis on

dimensionally-oriented assessment. The dynamic interplay of the axes,

especially between conflict and structure, is represented with greater

differentiation. Since the OPD is based on a semi-standardized, clinically-

oriented interview, this manual is equally suitable for both research and

clinical practice. It is an indispensable companion for choosing the most

fitting diagnostic tests, determining the focus of treatment, and therapy

planning.