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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | |||
| synonyms = EBD | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]], [[Psychology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Anxiety]], [[Depression (mood)]], [[Aggression]], [[Hyperactivity]], [[Social withdrawal]] | |||
| complications = [[Academic difficulties]], [[Social problems]], [[Substance abuse]] | |||
| onset = Typically in [[childhood]] or [[adolescence]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[Environmental factors]], [[Trauma (medicine)|Trauma]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[Stress]], [[Abuse]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical assessment]], [[Behavioral observation]], [[Psychological testing]] | |||
| differential = [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]], [[Autism spectrum disorder]], [[Mood disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Psychotherapy]], [[Behavioral therapy]], [[Medication]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; early intervention improves outcomes | |||
| frequency = Common in school-aged children | |||
}} | |||
'''Emotional and Behavioral Disorders''' (EBD) are a group of conditions characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's emotional state or behavior that adversely affect their performance in social, educational, or occupational contexts. These disorders can manifest in a variety of ways, including [[anxiety disorders]], [[mood disorders]], [[personality disorders]], [[addiction]], and [[disruptive behavior disorders]]. | '''Emotional and Behavioral Disorders''' (EBD) are a group of conditions characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's emotional state or behavior that adversely affect their performance in social, educational, or occupational contexts. These disorders can manifest in a variety of ways, including [[anxiety disorders]], [[mood disorders]], [[personality disorders]], [[addiction]], and [[disruptive behavior disorders]]. | ||
== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
Emotional and behavioral disorders encompass a broad range of mental health conditions that affect a person's ability to function in daily life. These disorders are typically diagnosed when a person's behavior or emotional state causes significant distress or impairment in their social, academic, or occupational functioning. | Emotional and behavioral disorders encompass a broad range of mental health conditions that affect a person's ability to function in daily life. These disorders are typically diagnosed when a person's behavior or emotional state causes significant distress or impairment in their social, academic, or occupational functioning. | ||
== Types of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders == | == Types of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders == | ||
There are several types of emotional and behavioral disorders, including: | There are several types of emotional and behavioral disorders, including: | ||
* '''[[Anxiety Disorders]]''': These disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that interferes with daily activities. Examples include [[generalized anxiety disorder]], [[panic disorder]], and [[phobias]]. | * '''[[Anxiety Disorders]]''': These disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that interferes with daily activities. Examples include [[generalized anxiety disorder]], [[panic disorder]], and [[phobias]]. | ||
* '''[[Mood Disorders]]''': These disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. Examples include [[depression]], [[bipolar disorder]], and [[cyclothymic disorder]]. | * '''[[Mood Disorders]]''': These disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. Examples include [[depression]], [[bipolar disorder]], and [[cyclothymic disorder]]. | ||
* '''[[Personality Disorders]]''': These disorders involve long-term, unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving. Examples include [[borderline personality disorder]], [[antisocial personality disorder]], and [[narcissistic personality disorder]]. | * '''[[Personality Disorders]]''': These disorders involve long-term, unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving. Examples include [[borderline personality disorder]], [[antisocial personality disorder]], and [[narcissistic personality disorder]]. | ||
* '''[[Addiction]]''': This is characterized by a compulsive need for a habit-forming substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences. Examples include [[drug addiction]], [[alcohol addiction]], and [[gambling addiction]]. | * '''[[Addiction]]''': This is characterized by a compulsive need for a habit-forming substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences. Examples include [[drug addiction]], [[alcohol addiction]], and [[gambling addiction]]. | ||
* '''[[Disruptive Behavior Disorders]]''': These disorders involve problems with self-control of emotions and behaviors, leading to problems with social and academic functioning. Examples include [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD), [[oppositional defiant disorder]] (ODD), and [[conduct disorder]]. | * '''[[Disruptive Behavior Disorders]]''': These disorders involve problems with self-control of emotions and behaviors, leading to problems with social and academic functioning. Examples include [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD), [[oppositional defiant disorder]] (ODD), and [[conduct disorder]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for emotional and behavioral disorders typically involves a combination of [[psychotherapy]], medication, and lifestyle changes. The specific treatment plan will depend on the type of disorder, the severity of symptoms, and the individual's personal needs and preferences. | Treatment for emotional and behavioral disorders typically involves a combination of [[psychotherapy]], medication, and lifestyle changes. The specific treatment plan will depend on the type of disorder, the severity of symptoms, and the individual's personal needs and preferences. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Mental health]] | * [[Mental health]] | ||
* [[Child and adolescent psychiatry]] | * [[Child and adolescent psychiatry]] | ||
* [[Special education]] | * [[Special education]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Mental health]] | [[Category:Mental health]] | ||
[[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | [[Category:Psychiatric diagnosis]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 4 April 2025
| Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | EBD |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Anxiety, Depression (mood), Aggression, Hyperactivity, Social withdrawal |
| Complications | Academic difficulties, Social problems, Substance abuse |
| Onset | Typically in childhood or adolescence |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic predisposition, Environmental factors, Trauma |
| Risks | Family history, Stress, Abuse |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, Behavioral observation, Psychological testing |
| Differential diagnosis | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, Mood disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Psychotherapy, Behavioral therapy, Medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; early intervention improves outcomes |
| Frequency | Common in school-aged children |
| Deaths | N/A |
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) are a group of conditions characterized by significant disturbances in an individual's emotional state or behavior that adversely affect their performance in social, educational, or occupational contexts. These disorders can manifest in a variety of ways, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction, and disruptive behavior disorders.
Definition[edit]
Emotional and behavioral disorders encompass a broad range of mental health conditions that affect a person's ability to function in daily life. These disorders are typically diagnosed when a person's behavior or emotional state causes significant distress or impairment in their social, academic, or occupational functioning.
Types of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders[edit]
There are several types of emotional and behavioral disorders, including:
- Anxiety Disorders: These disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that interferes with daily activities. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias.
- Mood Disorders: These disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. Examples include depression, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.
- Personality Disorders: These disorders involve long-term, unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving. Examples include borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.
- Addiction: This is characterized by a compulsive need for a habit-forming substance or behavior, despite harmful consequences. Examples include drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and gambling addiction.
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders: These disorders involve problems with self-control of emotions and behaviors, leading to problems with social and academic functioning. Examples include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for emotional and behavioral disorders typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. The specific treatment plan will depend on the type of disorder, the severity of symptoms, and the individual's personal needs and preferences.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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