Dr. Vance and Dr. Liang are psychiatric registrars who both assessed the same patient, Julian, using the DSM-5 criteria. Dr. Vance diagnosed Julian with Major Depressive Disorder, whereas Dr. Liang diagnosed him with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
With reference to the scenario above, evaluate the reliability of classification systems (such as the DSM and/or ICD) in diagnosing mental health disorders.
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