Characterized by antisocial behaviors and a strong resistance to societal rules and limits.
Does your child or teenager struggle to manage stress, frustration, or anger in a healthy way? Do you notice dysfunctional behavior?
This disorder can lead to the violation of others’ basic rights and, in severe cases, result in criminal activities and physical aggression towards people, animals, and objects.
One of the challenges of having this disorder is the inability to reflect on one’s own behavior and understand that one’s actions impact both others and oneself.
It has a high comorbidity with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). These are two conditions that often develop simultaneously in the same individual.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is characterized by constant defiance of authority figures, aggression, and hostile behaviors.
Be cautious. It can be very challenging for family members to distinguish between a behavior disorder and a strong-willed personality. A specialist should make the diagnosis.
According to the DSM-5, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association:
If you notice any of these behaviors, or all of them, in your child’s personality, do not ignore them. Without proper treatment, the negative effects can increase the risk of legal problems and difficulties in adulthood.
At Zeus clinic, we provide respectful and personalized assistance. In such a challenging and delicate situation, you need psychologists and psychiatrists with extensive experience in managing disruptive behaviors in adolescents.
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