CONDUCT DISORDER

CAUSES | SYMPTOMS | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCT DISORDER

Conduct disorder (CD) is a psychological disorder, sometimes also referred to as a behavioural disorder.

This disorder is often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence.

The type of conduct disorder is, decided according to the age at which symptoms first appear.

conduct disorder may appear before the age of 10, or during the teenage. Sometimes the age at which signs and symptoms first appeared is, not known.

Several environmental and genetic factors contribute in the development of conduct disorder in child. Frontal lobe damageProblem solving and learning disability Lack of instinct control ImpoverishmentHistory of child abuse Dysfunctional family Peer pressure Stressful environment

CAUSES OF CONDUCT DISORDER

A child with conduct disorder does not care about the rules and regulations and is apathetic towards others. The symptoms of behavioural disorder can be categorised into 4 types:Deceitful BehaviourDishonesty Lying Larceny Pilfering

SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

Violation of rules Bunking school Eluding from home Drug and alcohol use Engaging in sexual behaviour at very early age

Aggressive conductRape and molestation Oppressing othersFrequent fights Brutality towards animals Carrying a weapon

CONTINUE:- SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

Destructive Behaviour

Cutting yourself Overeating BullyingArson

CONTINUE SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

Qualified mental health professionals such as a psychiatrist or psychologist can help in the diagnosis of conduct disorder. These mental health professionals evaluate and observe the behavioural patterns of child and try to find out the root cause of other problems.

A mental health doctor also asks a number of questions from the child’s parents and teachers to know more about behavioural conduct of the child. Sometimes conduct the disorder may also lead to other mental problems such as mood and anxiety disorders, hyperactivity, learning and stress disorder, or substance abuse.

DIAGNOSIS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

A psychiatrist carries out the treatment, according to the severity of the symptoms. Other factors such as the child’s age, medical history, and parents consent on the type of therapy are, also taken under consideration.Family therapy- This therapy concentrates

on making the positive changes within the family. Refining communication skills and encouraging family interactions are the part of family therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy- This therapy includes enhancing child’s problems solving ability, instinct control, communication skills, and learning anger management.

TREATMENTS FOR CONDUCT DISORDER

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