To address concerns about potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment of bipolar disorder in children, a new diagnosis, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, is included for children up to age 18 years who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol.

Question

Gillespie

Social Studies

8 July, 16:13

To address concerns about potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment of bipolar disorder in children, a new diagnosis, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, is included for children up to age 18 years who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Brando · Answer 1

To address concerns about potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment of bipolar disorder in children, anew diagnosis, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, is included for children up to age 18 years whoexhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol. DSM-5 NewDisorders: ...