All kids display defiant behavior from time to time, but it’s possible that your child has a condition called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Don’t be intimidated by the term ODD, which ...

A version of it has been in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) since DSM III in 1980. ODD symptoms include angry/irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior ...

Children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are frequently uncooperative or hostile. Read about causes, diagnosis, treatment, and how to help.

They found 1.9% of the children met criteria for new-onset conduct disorder (1.1% of girls and 2.8% of boys) and 6.3% met criteria for new-onset oppositional defiant disorder (4.7% of girls and 7.9% ...

Collapse Source: Filbeck A, et al. Implications of racial bias on the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder. Presented at: American Psychiatric Association annual meeting; May 4-8, 2024; New ...

Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, a new UC San Francisco-led study ...