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OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER AND CONDUCT DISORDER: HELPFUL OR HURTFUL DIAGNOSES FOR ABUSED

Presenters: Lisa Boesky

Abstract Category: Trauma Therapy

Instruction Level: All

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Description:         

This workshop highlights the dangers of the diagnoses Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder among youth who have been physically or sexually abused, the various mental health conditions often mis-diagnosed as ODD or CD or that commonly co-occur with these diagnoses.

Abstract:

Maltreated youth are often diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder, particularly if they display acting out, delinquent, or aggressive behavior. Unfortunately, many of these youth are misdiagnosed or have another mental health condition in addition to CD/ODD. Labeling maltreated youth solely as having “behavior problems” when there is something else going on can prevent them from receiving treatment they truly need. This workshop focuses on common mental health conditions seem among youth who have been physically or sexually abused that are often mistaken for CD/ODD. High-energy, practical format, with video clips, case examples, and audience participation.