Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition that affects children and adolescents. It is characterized by chronic irritability, frequent and intense temper outbursts, and difficulty controlling emotions. While moodiness is normal for all children sometimes, DMDD is more severe and long-lasting, causing significant problems in a child’s life.
Symptoms of DMDD:
- Severe temper outbursts: These can be verbal or behavioral and occur on average three or more times per week.
- Chronic irritability: A child with DMDD is angry or frustrated most of the day, nearly every day. This goes beyond just a bad mood.
- Outbursts lasting a year: These symptoms must be ongoing for at least twelve months to be diagnosed with DMDD.
- Functional impairment: The irritability and outbursts must cause problems in more than one setting, such as at home, school, or with friends.
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