While most children throw tantrums or defy their parents at some point, there's an explanation for when it happens all the time: oppositional defiant disorder. ODD, which can only be diagnosed in ...

My child is holding us hostage! “Everything is a fight. Nothing is easy”! I can’t begin to count the number of patient evaluations or school consultations I have done over thirty years that begin with ...

Key points Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a common diagnosis that people often only treat with behavioral plans. Symptoms of ODD are general in nature and common to other diagnoses and ...

Dr. Bostwick answers the question: 'Bipolar, Opposition, Conduct Disorders?' — -- Question: What is the difference between bipolar disorder and oppositional disorder or conduct disorder? Answer: ...

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers ...

This is the sixth article in a six-part series on Gen Z and mental health, in which we look at some of the conditions they are experiencing, including anxiety, depression and eating disorders. We talk ...

Careful differentiation between attentional disorders and conduct-related conditions is especially critical in Gulf Coast communities, where access to specialized care may be limited.” - Dr. Stanford ...

According to StatPearls, ODD is categorised as a childhood disruptive behaviour disorder primarily characterised by difficulties in regulating emotions and behaviours. Its prevalence shows ...

New research from the University of Sydney found the diagnosis of a particularly troubling condition can liberate parents and help them better understand their child’s challenging behaviour. But a ...