Editorial: Psychometrics in psychiatry 2022: adolescent and young adult psychiatry.

This article discusses the importance of psychometric properties in psychiatric measurement tools for adolescents and young adults. Adolescence is a critical period characterized by biological changes and evolving psychosocial competencies. Mental health problems and disorders affect a significant percentage of this population, leading to increased disability. Validity and reliability are key aspects of psychometric properties, ensuring that measurement tools accurately measure the intended concepts and produce consistent results. The article emphasizes the need for evidence-based culture, reporting trial results, refining and selecting items, and continual re-evaluation to enhance the psychometric properties of measurement tools. [Extracted from the article]