Sec. 5.6. (a) “Mental health diagnosis” means the evaluation of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addictive disorders and conditions by an individual who:

(1) uses accepted classifications, including the most current version of:

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(A) the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM); and

(B) the International Classification of Diseases (ICD); and

(2) complies with:

(A) the education, training, experience, and licensure requirements set forth in IC 25-23.6-11-4; and

(B) the individual’s professional scope of practice.

     (b) The term does not include a physical diagnosis.

As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.1.