Conduct disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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CONDUCT DISORDER

• CAUSES SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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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.

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CAUSES OF CONDUCT DISORDER

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

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SYMPTOMS 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 Behaviour
• Dishonesty
• Lying
• Larceny
• Pilfering

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CONTINUE- 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 conduct
• Rape and molestation
• Oppressing others
• Frequent fights
• Brutality towards animals
• Carrying a weapon

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CONTINUE SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

• Destructive Behaviour
• Cutting yourself
• Overeating
• Bullying
• Arson

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DIAGNOSIS 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 childs 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.

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TREATMENTS FOR CONDUCT DISORDER

• A psychiatrist carries out the treatment,
  according to the severity of the symptoms. Other
  factors such as the childs 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 childs problems solving
  ability, instinct control, communication skills,
  and learning anger management.

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