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Conduct Disorder
- causes and risk factors
- signs, symptoms, and diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- treatments
- consequences and course
- the patient
- health care team
- community involvement
- resources and references
Causes and Risk Factors
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Three present for at least 12 months
- aggression to people and animals
- destruction of property
- deceitfullness or theft
- serious violation of rules
Clinically significant impairment.
Pathophysiology
Kids with conduct disorder often find each other, and collusion can make things worse.
Treatments
Depends on severity and resources.
Needs more than a family doctor or mental health clinic. Idealy, multi-systemic therapy will be in place: parents, teachers, community, health care.
Suspension won't work.
Consequences and Course
The Patient
Health Care Team
Community Involvement