Gender Dysphoria refers to psychological distress that results from an incongruence between one’s sex assigned at birth and one’s gender identity. Treatment for gender dysphoria may involve supporting the person through changes in gender expressions, like the way they dress, talk and their lifestyle.
Disruptive mood deregulation disorder is a mental disorder found in a child or an adolescent in which there is persistent display of severe temper outbursts (verbal or behavioural), on average, three or more times per week, Outbursts and tantrums that have been ongoing for at least 12 months, Chronically irritable or angry mood most of the day, nearly every day, Trouble functioning due to irritability in more than one place (at home, at school, and with peers)
Conduct disorder is a severe condition characterized by hostile and sometimes physically violent behaviour and a disregard for others. Children with conduct disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way. Their behaviour can be hostile and sometimes physically violent, exhibit cruelty, children with CD starts from hitting and biting to, later, more than normal teasing and bullying, hurting animals, picking fights, theft, vandalism, and arson. Since childhood and adolescent conduct disorder often develops into the adult antisocial personality disorder, it should be addressed with treatment as early as possible; the earlier treatment starts, the better the outlook.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. It is called a “spectrum” disorder because people with ASD can have a range of symptoms. People with ASD might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may also have restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. They may spend a lot of time putting things in order, or they may say the same sentence again and again. They may often seem to be in their “own world. “The causes of ASD are not known. Research suggests that both genes and environment play important roles.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by the persistent display of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity which in one way or the other interferes with functioning or development of an individual and also cause discomfort to people around such person. Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity are the major symptoms of ADHD. Some Persons with ADHD might only have one of the symptoms, while others have both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Most children and adults have the combined type of ADHD. People with inattention symptoms have problems sustaining attention in tasks or play, including conversations, and in the classroom and their workplace. People with hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms often feel restless, they are mostly unable to play quietly or do things without disturbing other.
