Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric disorder categorized by decreased self-control of emotions (anger and irritability) and behaviors (argumentativeness, defiance and vindictiv...
A full psychiatric interview, ideally with input from multiple sources including parents, teachers, and possibly employers, is needed to assess symptoms and behaviors before making a diagnos...
Treatment must be tailored to the needs and behavioral symptoms of each individual.
First-line is psychotherapeutic management, including individual therapy, family therapy, and school-based ...
Psychotherapy that is individualized to each child and family for adequate duration (several months or longer)
May require chronic or episodic treatment includin...
First-line evidence-based treatment includes therapy services that are individualized to each patient's and family's needs
Pharmacotherapy can be used as an adjunct to treat comorbiditi...
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