Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is a mental health condition described mainly in childhood and adolescence. It is characterized by persistent irritability and intense, frequent angry outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation.
How it presents: recurrent outbursts of anger, an underlying irritable mood most of the time, and difficulty regulating emotions in different settings, such as home and school.
When to pay attention? When the irritability is constant and affects daily life, school performance, or family relationships, it is worth seeking guidance.
Who to see? A psychologist or psychoanalyst experienced with children and adolescents can evaluate the situation and support the family. Consulting a mental health professional provides clarity on how to support the person going through it.
Data on 1,325 doctors who treat disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Which specialist treats disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder should be evaluated by a psychologist. You can book with this specialist if your child has frequent, age-inappropriate outbursts of anger. Therapy helps manage behavior and emotions.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Dr. Paulina Magaña
Dr. Linda Milenka Morales Rojas
Dr. Karla Heredia Ledesma
Frequently asked questions
What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is a mental health condition described mainly in childhood and adolescence. It is characterized by persistent irritability and intense, frequent angry outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation.
Which doctor treats disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder should be evaluated by a psychologist. You can book with this specialist if your child has frequent, age-inappropriate outbursts of anger. Therapy helps manage behavior and emotions.