Disruptive-Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders

Resources for Patients and Caregivers

These are a group of disorders that are linked by varying difficulties in controlling aggressive behaviors, self-control, and impulses. Typically, the resulting behaviors or actions are considered a threat primarily to others’ safety and/or to societal norms.  Some examples of these issues include fighting, destroying property, defiance, stealing, lying, and rule breaking.

 

Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: 13-Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
Diagnosis: 13-Wikipedia Impulse Control
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Symptoms: Impulsivity in resisting temptations, urges or inability not to speak
Progression: Stages include the impulse, growing tension, pleasure on acting, relief from acting and  guilt.
Causes: Besides hair-pulling and skin-picking, impulses may include sex, internet, shopping or pyromania.
Medications: Some are available.
Therapies: Systemaic desensitization, relaxation training, or learning alternative satisfactions.

Youtube Video:

The Neuropsychology of Conduct Disorder in Children

Amazon or Library Book: Narrative Therapy – Metaphroical Stories for Interpretation of Disruptive Disorders, Impulse Control and Behavior of Childhood

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Resources for Physicians, Counselors and Researchers

4 CURRENT ARTICLES
FROM PUBMED

The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis 

Clicking each title opens the
PubMed article’s summary-abstract.

  • Borderline personality disorder in Trichotillomania and skin picking disorder: a survey study
    by Jon E Grant on December 19, 2024

    CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest relatively high rates of borderline personality disorder in people with BFRBs, in turn linked to more severe psychopathology and elevated lifetime suicide attempt risk. Perhaps the comorbidity with borderline personality disorder reflects a possible subtype of these behaviors that is more impulsive and may necessitate different treatment approaches.

  • Psychological and pharmacological treatments of intermittent explosive disorder: a meta-analysis protocol
    by Fangqing Liu on December 7, 2024

    INTRODUCTION: Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is characterised by recurrent, sudden episodes of impulsive aggression that are disproportionate to the provocation. The condition's management remains challenging due to the variability in treatment efficacy and the absence of Food and Drug Administration-approved interventions specifically for IED. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of existing treatments for IED.

  • Factors Associated With Child and Youth Mental Health Readmissions From a US National Database
    by W David Lohr on November 18, 2024

    CONCLUSION: A concerning number of children admitted for MH conditions in 2019 were readmitted within 30 days (7.8%). Younger children, children with specific MH diagnoses, children with public health insurance, and children with a long initial length of stay have higher odds for readmission and represent a target for prevention and intervention.

  • Mild behavioural impairment in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review
    by Ruan-Ching Yu on November 11, 2024

    Behavioural symptoms are common manifestations of Parkinson's disease (PD). Early behavioural symptoms characterise mild behavioural impairment (MBI). The prevalence and intensity of MBI in people with PD (PwP) have been studied across various cohorts. However, methodological differences have obscured our understanding of MBI in these individuals. This systematic review examines and synthesises findings from relevant studies, enhancing understanding of the symptoms and implications of MBI in PD....