How do I know if I have a behavior disorder?
Only a doctor or therapist can tell you that you have (diagnose you with) a behavior disorder. You can take a free screener to see if you might have a behavior disorder
How can I get better with a behavior disorder?
While behavior problems can be hard and stressful, you can get better. Your doctor or therapist can help you with a treatment plan. In your plan, you might see a therapist, take medicine, and make changes to your daily life. Some medicines can help with behavior disorders. Talk with your doctor or psychiatrist to see if medicine is right for you
How can therapy help with a behavior disorder?
Therapy is when you talk with a therapist trained in mental health. One type of therapy that helps behavior disorders is called behavior modification. Some therapies that use behavior modification are:
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
This is an evidence-based behavioral therapy designed to improve the relationship between parents and young children (ages 2-7) while addressing disruptive behaviors.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
This is an evidence-based parenting program designed to help parents build good relationships with their children while promoting positive behaviors and managing challenging ones.
Defiant Children or Defiant Teens
This is a structured, evidence-based treatment designed to help parents manage and improve defiant, oppositional, and disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents
How Can I Make Changes to Feel Better?
You can also get better when you make changes to your daily life, such as:
Be more active
This could include going for a walk with a friend, dancing to your favorite music, or joining a club.
Eat in a Healthy Way
Eat around the same time, eat a good variety of energy-giving foods, and eat enough to feel full but not overfull.
Keep a Sleep Routine
Turn off screens before bed, do an activity that makes you feel calm, go to sleep, and wake up around the same time.
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