Mental health articles

conduct disorders in children A child diagnosed with conduct disorder violates the rights of others and demonstrates antisocial behaviors that result in being disciplined in school, taken into custody by authorities, and possibly incarcerated. Conduct disorder occurs
before age 18 and can occur before age 10, which is referred to as early-onset
conduct disorder. More males than females are diagnosed with conduct disorder.

There is no known cause for conduct disorder. Researchers report that a detachment
from family is a risk for conduct disorder. Also approximately 50% of children diagnosed with conduct disorder also are diagnosed with ADHD.

A child diagnosed with early-onset conduct disorder has a high probability of developing an antisocial personality as an adult. Approximately 50% of children diagnosed with conduct disorder are likely to be diagnosed as having an antisocial personality as an adult.

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