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Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is sometimes referred to as the childhood equivalent of Antisocial Personality Disorder. Conduct Disorder is considered a Severe Emotional Disturbance and is only diagnosed in children.
Although conduct disorders cover a wide array of "bad" behaviors, the underlying principle of the diagnosis is that an individual exhibits inappropriate behaviors that violate the basic rights of other people. These are behaviors that fall outside the scope of normal childhood pranks and mischief. Instead, conduct disorder includes behavior that is often vicious.
In addition to the dysfunctional behaviors they exhibit, people with conduct disorders do not possess a great deal of empathy for others. Recklessness, angry outbursts, and the tendency to get easily frustrated are common traits of this disorder.
To determine eligibility for CMH services, contact the St. Clair County Community Mental Health ACCESS customer services hotline Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-225-4447. Crisis help also is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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