What Is Conduct Disorder?
2. Who Does Conduct Disorder Affect?
This disorder typically appears in childhood. Adolescents are the most common individuals to be diagnosed. While it can be seen as early as 10 years old, few individuals are diagnosed after 16 years old. While rare, some children under 10 or adolescents over 16 have been diagnosed. There are many risk factors to look for. Understanding the common causes and symptoms can help you understand who is at most risk of being affected.
Children who have a sibling or parent with this disorder are much more likely to experience it. Other risk factors can be biological and environmental. Children whose parents have depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, alcohol use disorder, bipolar disorder or other issues are at a higher risk. Similarly, children who grow up in atmospheres of harsh parenting, inconsistent rules, peer rejection or neighborhood violence are more likely to develop conduct disorder.
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