VIDEO ONLY: A Neuropsychological Approach to Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating DMDD - Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., ABPdN - 3 CEs

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) was introduced in DSM-5 (2013) to address overdiagnosis of childhood bipolar disorder. It describes severe, chronic irritability and temper outbursts in children, typically before age 10 (not diagnosed under age 6). Symptoms must persist for ≥12 months and impair functioning. Research on DMDD remains limited, but studies suggest higher risks for adult psychiatric disorders. Treatment borrows from similar conditions, often involving medication and counseling for emotional regulation. Schools lack specific IDEIA classifications for DMDD, complicating support. Fewer than 50 studies exist, many theoretical. This workshop covers DMDD’s diagnostic evolution, assessment guidelines, and emerging treatments, focusing on school-based strategies. Objectives: Understand and evaluate youth with suspected DMDD. Analyze how mood disorders affect neuropsychological data. Develop tailored treatment plans for DMDD.