Psychiatric Diagnosis: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

DMDD is a psychiatric diagnosis that applies to children and adolescents who exhibit severe temper outbursts and persistent irritability. It is often associated with difficulties in regulating emotions.

MHF-F12-635

Patient presented to the ED from CRTC due to increased aggressive behaviors in the facility towards staff and was unable to return to the facility. Patient not safe to return home due to behaviors and case manager is pursuing residential treatment.

C8SM8M-M8-308

Presents with dysregulation, agitation, aggression, threats of SI/SIB. extensive mental health history. Sexual abuse at early age. In and out of residential treatment. He doesn’t meet inpatient requirement. Mom unable to meet his needs at this time. Mom working with county to find residential placement.