Question 1

What is Conduct Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Conduct Disorder (CD) is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. Behaviors may include aggression to people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violation of rules.

Question 2

How is Conduct Disorder diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A pattern of violating rights/societal norms with ≥3 of 15 criteria in the past 12 months (and at least 1 in past 6 months) across aggression, property destruction, deceit/theft, and serious rule violations. Clinically significant impairment. If age ≥18, criteria not exclusively for Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Question 3

What treatments are available for Conduct Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Treatment for Conduct Disorder typically includes medications.

Question 4

Can Conduct Disorder be cured?

Accepted Answer

Childhood-onset and the 'with limited prosocial emotions' specifier predict more severe, persistent course and higher risk for later antisocial behavior and substance use. Access to family-based treatments, school collaboration, and addressing comorbidities (e.g., ADHD) improves outcomes.

Conduct Disorder

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Seeking Help for Conduct Disorder?