What Is Conduct Disorder?
9. Can Conduct Disorder Be Prevented?
It is difficult to prevent conduct disorder, particularly if the case is due to genetics. However, many of the environmental factors can be reduced or prevented. Children with a supportive, safe and loving household are far less likely to develop this disorder. Children who have been diagnosed can experience a significant decrease in symptoms by remaining in a consistent environment that balances discipline and love.
Family therapy can assist loved ones in creating the necessary environment to reduce symptoms or prevent them from occurring. Anger management and reasoning skills can go a long way in avoiding some of the more serious symptoms of this disorder. Using effective coping strategies can dramatically minimize the risk of a diagnosis and other related issues. You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to teach children and teens about healthy anger management and conflict resolution strategies.
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