Diseases
behavioral disorders
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Overview
Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but behavior disorders are more serious. Behavioral disorders may involve: Inattention.
Symptoms
- feeling sad or down
- confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
- excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
- extreme mood changes of highs and lows
- withdrawal from friends and activities
Causes
- inherited traits.
- brain chemistry.
- environmental exposures before birth
Risk factors
- a history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling
- stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death
- traumatic experiences, such as military combat or assault
Diagnosis
- a physical exam
- lab tests.
- a psychological evaluation.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is behavioral disorders?
Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. Nearly everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, but behavior disorders are more serious. Behavioral disorders may involve: Inattention.
What are the symptoms of behavioral disorders?
feeling sad or down, confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate, excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt, extreme mood changes of highs and lows, withdrawal from friends and activities
What causes behavioral disorders?
inherited traits.; brain chemistry.; environmental exposures before birth
Which medicines are used for behavioral disorders?
haloperidol
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