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Irritability, a hallmark feature of the new DSM-5 category of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), is present in many pediatric disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), depressive… Click to show full abstract
Irritability, a hallmark feature of the new DSM-5 category of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), is present in many pediatric disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), depressive and anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Indeed, irritability is among the most common presenting complaints in child psychiatry1 and predicts long-term impairments, including high suicidality and decreased education and income attainment.2.
Journal Title: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Year Published: 2020
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