Operationalized Psychodynamic Diagnosis OPD-3

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.