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conduct disorder
pattern of repetitive rule-breaking behavior, aggression, & disregard for others
Clinical manifestations:
- aggression
- dishonesty
Management:
- screening in children [2]
- non-pharmaceutical approaches first line in elderly
- see psychosis & agitation in the elderly
Specific
abuse
fecal smearing
inappropriate sexual behavior
mutilation
psychosis, agitation & difficult behavior in the elderly
General
psychiatric disease; behavioral disorder
chronic mental disorder
References
- Blair RJR, Leibenluft E, Pine DS
Conduct Disorder and Callous - Unemotional Traits in Youth.
N Engl J Med 2014; 371:2207-2216. December 4, 2014
PMID: 25470696
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1315612
- Weitzman C, Wegner L
Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and
Emotional Problems.
Pediatrics. Jan 26, 2015
PMID: 25624375
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/01/20/peds.2014-3716
- Epstein R, Fonnesbeck C, Williamson E et al
Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive
Behavior in Children and Adolescents.
Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 154
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Oct 21, 2015
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/reports/final.cfm