Conduct Disorder

Question 1

Diagnosis of a conduct disorder

-social interaction with others

Answer 1

At least 3+ symptoms for min 6 months in home AND social settings

• argumentative, active defiance of requests and rules
• blames others for own mistakes
• frequent, marked lying
• often stays out after dark without permission
• frequent truancy from school before 13
• running away from home

Question 2

Diagnosis of a conduct disorder

-emotional

Answer 2

• unusually severe, frequent temper tantrums or deliberate annoyance of others
• easily annoyed, angry at others

Question 3

Diagnosis of a conduct disorder

-violence and crime

Answer 3

• frequently starts and causes fights and bullying
• weapon use with potential to cause serious harm
• physical cruelty to animals or people
• deliberate destruction of others property
• deliberate fire setting with risk/intention to cause serious damage
• 2+ episodes of stealing, breaking into property

Question 4

Management

• conservative
• medical
• psychotherapy

Answer 4

Conservative

• family therapy - improve familial relationships
• parental training - behaviour management strategies taught

Medical - medication used to treat underlying mental health problems

Psychotherapy - anger management, impulse control