Conduct Disorders
Age inappropriate disruptive and antisocial behaviours - such as high levels of oppositionality, defiance, and aggression - typify conduct disorders. Without intervention these disorders are likely to deteriorate. The Office for National Statistics found 10 per cent of five to 15 year olds have had a mental disorder and half of these included clinically significant conduct disorder, with boys showing a higher incidence than girls.
Addressing such disorders is crucial since the prognosis for children regarding self-esteem and levels of happiness is poor. Conduct disorders are more difficult to treat as children mature; Patterson et al found success rates of 75 per cent and 25 per cent respectively when comparing those under 10 and adolescents (1993). In addition to family and community costs, conduct disorders have an economic impact due to increased use of services ranging from health to detention.
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