Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a new diagnosis of childhood appearing for the first time in DSM-5 in 2013. As a new diagnosis we know little about comorbidity, effective treatment, or outcome into adulthood. Recent studies suggest that children with DMDD are at greater risk than others to experience a myriad of adult psychiatric disorders and may in fact suffer from more adult psychiatric disorders than other childhood conditions. As of this date, there are fewer than fifty published studies on DMDD, many of which are summary and opinion articles. In this brief presentation, Dr. Goldstein will trace the history of the evolution of the DMDD diagnosis, offer guidelines for assessment when DMDD is suspected and review evolving treatment and educational guidelines with a focus on clinical and school-based interventions.

After viewing this program, you will be able to:

1) Provide assessments of presenting symptoms and be able to issue and accurate differential diagnosis of DMDD; then,

2) Apply a treatment plan, including youth and their families, for individuals who test positive for DMDD.