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Conduct disorder is the most serious psychiatric disorder in childhood and adolescence.
Conduct disorder is a more severe form of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and the childhood equivalent of antisocial personality disorder.
ADHD + Conduct Disorder May Signal Trouble Ahead ~ Several investigations in the past have implied that having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood increases the risk of engaging in antisocial behaviors in adulthood. But these studies really didn’t look into whether the risk was due to having ADHD alone or to having ADHD combined with conduct disorder. A small study suggests children with ADHD do not grow up to be criminals unless they also have conduct disorder.
Animal abuse at early age linked to interpersonal violence ~ Animal cruelty, which begins showing up as early as age six, is one of the earliest and most reliable predictors of later violent behavior.
The Broad Continuum of Conduct and Behavioral Problems (pdf) ~ Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Childhood Psychopath ~ Some child development experts believe that childhood psychopathy is increasing at an alarming rate. In the research, these children are regarded as "fledgling psychopaths" who will become increasingly more dangerous as they get older. They might not become killers but they will learn how to manipulate, deceive and exploit others for their own gain. It is generally believed that they have failed to develop affectional bonds that allow them to empathize with another's pain. What they have developed are traits of arrogance, dishonesty, narcissism, shamelessness, and callousness.
Conduct Disorder ~ In-depth look at one of the most difficult and intractable mental health problems in children and adolescents.
Conduct Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder in Persons with Severe Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders ~ Conduct disorder (CD) and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) are established risk factors for substance use disorders in both the general population and among persons with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses.
Conduct Disorder May Increase Drinking Risk ~ People diagnosed with behavior problems during their early elementary school years may have a higher risk of becoming dependent on alcohol during adolescence.
Early identification of individuals at risk for antisocial personality disorder ~ Children at risk for future antisocial personality disorder are readily identified, but evidence on the long-term effectiveness of prevention and treatment programs is limited.
Extreme Personality Poses Risk of ADHD, Conduct Disorder ~ Children with personalities marked by aggressiveness, mood swings, a sense of alienation and a need for excitement may be at greater risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or conduct disorder.
Good and Evil, Character and Morality ~ The author believes that the goal of any therapy is to work toward responsible accountable behavior, even if that includes acceptance of powerlessness, and then movement to accountable responsible behavior.
Lack of basic nutrition creates generation of criminals ~ A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that children who experience malnutrition exhibit strikingly increased behavioral disorders and aggressive behavior as they grow older.
The Link Between Violence Against Animals and Violence Against Humans ~ Animal abuse doesn't occur in isolation; rather, it takes place in a complex net of disturbed family relations - where there may be child abuse, animal abuse, and/or domestic violence.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment ~ Comprehensive article by Dr. Jim Chandler.
Parent Abuse: The Abuse of Parents by Their Teenage Children (pdf) ~ Defines parent abuse and discusses how wide spread it is. Discusses who is likely to be abusive, who is likely to be abused, the effects it has on the family, and how to get help for the abusive youth.
Pathways from Childhood Conduct Problems to Adult Criminality ~ This paper focuses on childhood conduct disorder, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity and antisocial personality and how they act as factors in predicting a child's future criminal activity. An overview on the disorders is provided, looking into their characteristics, causality, and relationship to crime to provide a complete understanding of the diagnoses. The difference between young girls and boys and their criminal behavior is also recorded. Different studies are incorporated to display evidence whether or not a child's disorders are prone to development of adult criminality.
Stress Hormone Tied to Depression and Conduct Disorder in Pregnant Teens ~ In pregnant teens, lower concentrations of a stress hormone in the blood are linked to greater numbers of depression and conduct disorder symptoms.
Why our boys turn to violence and how we can save them ~ James Garbarino, author of Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them, shares five basic conclusions about why boys turn to violence and provides suggestions that parents and professionals can use in their efforts to save them and make schools and communities safer places for all youth.
Young men with conduct disorders are more likely to carry guns ~ The likelihood of carrying a concealed gun appears to be linked with conduct disorder (CD) in young men. However, little is known about how many boys with CD illegally carry concealed guns before the age of 18 and to what extent their gun carrying is associated with violence or crime. |
