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Psychological Disorder of Children and Adolescence
Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is a psychological disorder that is common for childhood psychiatric problem.
Signs and symptoms of conduct disorder include vandalism, aggressiveness, violation of rules
and theft. For diagnosis, these symptoms should have been present for a period of at least 6
months.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to an anxiety disorder that occurs when exposed to
traumatic event. It mostly develops in individuals who have experienced a scary, shocking or
dangerous event. Symptoms of PTSD include hypervigilance, concentration difficulties and
memory problems. Symptoms lasting less than 3 months are an indication of acute condition.
Patients who start experiencing the signs 6 months after traumatic event is an indication of
delayed picture.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Patient suffering from generalized anxiety disorder basically experience anxiety or worry as well
as a number of phychologic and physical symptoms. Symptoms of the disorder include distorted
cognitive process, panic and excessive physiological arousal. For diagnosis, the associated
