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Why Some Kids Stay So Angry
A child explodes over a video game, a simple correction at school, or being told no. Is it defiance, bad behavior, bipolar disorder—or something else?
In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you'll learn about Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, or DMDD, a childhood mood disorder involving chronic irritability and severe, recurring emotional outbursts. You'll hear how DMDD can show up at home, school, and in the community, and why the disorder is often misunderstood.
You'll also learn the important difference between DMDD and bipolar disorder, what may be happening in the…
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