Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders Developmental and Diagnostic Perspectives

This lecture provides a detailed overview of Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder (CD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), Pyromania, and Kleptomania. Learn about diagnostic criteria, how these disorders develop, the influence of trauma and neurobiology, and how cultural factors shape diagnosis and treatment. The lecture also highlights effective interventions, including Gestalt therapy, attachment theory, and early support strategies. Ideal for counselors, psychologists, students, and anyone looking to understand and support individuals affected by these behaviors.

Recommended Resources for Continued Learning:

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). American Psychiatric Publishing.
World Health Organization. (2024). Clinical descriptions and diagnostic requirements for ICD-11 mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders. WHO Press.
Paris, J. (2013). The intelligent clinician’s guide to the DSM-5. Oxford University Press.
Greene, R. W. (2021). The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children (5th ed.). HarperCollins.
Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
van der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.
Blair, J. R. (2016). The neurobiology of disruptive behavior disorder. American Journal of Psychiatry, 173(11), 1073–1074. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016...
Perry, B. D., & Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. Flatiron Books.
Loeber, R., & Farrington, D. P. (2001). Child delinquents: Development, intervention, and service needs. SAGE Publications.
Hinshaw, S. P. (2020). Developmental psychopathology and family process: Theory, research, and clinical implications. Guilford Press.

Whether you’re a mental health professional or simply interested in better understanding these disorders, this lecture and these resources will provide valuable insights.

00:00 Introduction to Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
00:48 Understanding the Disorders: Key Characteristics
01:39 Media Portrayals and Stigma
02:30 Importance of Early Diagnosis and Empathy
04:12 Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
05:20 Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
06:18 Conduct Disorder: Symptoms and Diagnosis
07:29 Pyromania and Kleptomania
10:53 Developmental and Environmental Factors
14:51 Neurobiology and Pharmacological Considerations
17:37 Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidities
21:59 Cultural Influences on Diagnosis and Treatment
25:19 Comparing DSM-5 and ICD-11 Frameworks
27:44 Holistic and Non-Pathologizing Approaches
33:25 Conclusion and Additional Resources