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Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior
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  • J Child Adolesc Behav 2016, Vol 4(6): 325
  • DOI: 10.4172/2375-4494.1000325

ADHD and DMDD Comorbidities, Similarities and Distinctions

Laura Masi* and Martin Gignac
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Montreal, Canada
2Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Montreal, Canada
*Corresponding Author : Laura Masi, Department of Psychiatry, University of Montreal, Canada, Tel: 001-514-833-9044, Email: lauramasi@rocketmail.com

Received Date: Dec 01, 2016 / Accepted Date: Dec 13, 2016 / Published Date: Dec 20, 2016

Abstract

Since the mid-90s, the number of children treated for bipolar disorder has increased considerably. Although the need to avoid a confusing terminology regarding bipolar disorder was generally accepted, agreement on diagnosis for this population was difficult to conclude. In particular, the controversy concerned children with chronic irritability and high comorbidity with ADHD. The DSM-5 working group on mood disorders proposed a new diagnosis: Dysruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). If the distinction with bipolar appears now clear, high comorbidity with ADHD is concerning and makes the nosological limits unclear. However, differences are present and these two diseases must be distinguished in order to recognize their particular problems. Investigation of overlaps between ADHD and DMDD should help clarify their etiology, course and outcome.

Keywords: ADHD; DMDD; Pedopsychiatry; Similarities; Comorbidities

Citation: Masi L, Gignac M (2016) ADHD and DMDD Comorbidities, Similarities and Distinctions. J Child Adolesc Behav 4: 325. Doi: 10.4172/2375-4494.1000325

Copyright: © 2016 Masi L, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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