Conduct disorder (CD) is a psychological disorder, sometimes also referred to as a behavioural disorder. This disorder is often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence.

1. CAUSES | SYMPTOMS | DIAGNOSIS |
TREATMENT

2. INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCT DISORDER
 Conduct disorder (CD) is a psychological disorder,
sometimes also referred to as a behavioural disorder.
 This disorder is often diagnosed during childhood or
adolescence.
 The type of conduct disorder is, decided according to the
age at which symptoms first appear.
 conduct disorder may appear before the age of 10, or
during the teenage. Sometimes the age at which signs
and symptoms first appeared is, not known.

3. Several environmental and genetic factors contribute in the
development of conduct disorder in child.
Frontal lobe damage
 Problem solving and learning disability
 Lack of instinct control
 Impoverishment
 History of child abuse
 Dysfunctional family
 Peer pressure
 Stressful environment
CAUSES OF CONDUCT DISORDER

4. A child with conduct disorder does not care about the rules
and regulations and is apathetic towards others. The
symptoms of behavioural disorder can be categorised into
4 types:
Deceitful Behaviour
 Dishonesty
 Lying
 Larceny
 Pilfering
SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

5. Violation of rules
 Bunking school
 Eluding from home
 Drug and alcohol use
 Engaging in sexual behaviour at very early age
Aggressive conduct
 Rape and molestation
 Oppressing others
 Frequent fights
 Brutality towards animals
 Carrying a weapon
CONTINUE:- SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT
DISORDER

6.  Destructive Behaviour
 Cutting yourself
 Overeating
 Bullying
 Arson
CONTINUE SYMPTOMS OF CONDUCT
DISORDER

7.  Qualified mental health professionals such as a
psychiatrist or psychologist can help in the diagnosis of
conduct disorder. These mental health professionals
evaluate and observe the behavioural patterns of child
and try to find out the root cause of other problems.
 A mental health doctor also asks a number of questions
from the child’s parents and teachers to know more
about behavioural conduct of the child. Sometimes
conduct the disorder may also lead to other mental
problems such as mood and anxiety disorders,
hyperactivity, learning and stress disorder, or substance
abuse.
DIAGNOSIS OF CONDUCT DISORDER

8. A psychiatrist carries out the treatment, according to the
severity of the symptoms. Other factors such as the child’s
age, medical history, and parents consent on the type of
therapy are, also taken under consideration.
 Family therapy- This therapy concentrates on making the
positive changes within the family. Refining
communication skills and encouraging family
interactions are the part of family therapy
 Cognitive behavioural therapy- This therapy includes
enhancing child’s problems solving ability, instinct
control, communication skills, and learning anger
management.
TREATMENTS FOR CONDUCT DISORDER

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