Improving Clinical Case Formulation in Developmental Psychopathology: A Case Commentary on Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) in a Multimethod Assessment Framework

The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2 challenges the constraints of traditional nosographic frameworks by offering clinicians a comprehensive guide for case formulation. This article aimed to underscore the significance of these features within the sensitive context of developmental psychopathology. The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2's capacity to not only provide a nuanced clinical perspective that captures an individual's functioning in a holistic and integrative manner but also to guide the development of personalized treatment plans is particularly emphasized. Through a clinical case study, this article aims to discuss assessment methodologies. Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2 compares data derived from psychometric testing with insights from clinical observation while contextualizing these findings within the patient's specific developmental phase.