Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder [DMDD] Flashcards
What characterizes Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
DMDD is characterized by chronic, severe, and persistent irritability, frequent temper outbursts, and an angry mood. Symptoms must occur three or more times per week and persist for at least one year in multiple settings.
How is DMDD assessed?
DMDD is assessed through a clinical interview, observation of behavior, and collaboration with teachers to assess the frequency and impact of temper outbursts and irritability.
What are the treatment options for DMDD?
Treatment for DMDD includes parent education and support, family therapy, behavioral interventions to teach coping skills, medication (such as antipsychotics or mood stabilizers if comorbid with ADHD or anxiety disorders), and school interventions to support academic and social functioning.
What are the differentials for DMDD?
Differential diagnoses for DMDD include Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), depressive disorders, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. These conditions share overlapping symptoms but differ in their diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches.
