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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 240477" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Welcome. I see that you're in Australia so access to certain medical services may not be the same as what they are in the States.</p><p> </p><p>In my limited experience with my own kids, Conduct Disorder is not a helpful diagnosis. It describes a set of behaviors -- and believe me, you're seeing them in droves -- but it doesn't get at the root cause. Many of the teens who display these behaviors actually have a mental health issue that is driving them to do what they do. Self-medication in the form of drinking and drugs is very common. They steal because they crave alcolol and drugs. It's truly a viscious circle.</p><p> </p><p>Are there any mental health issues in the family tree that might give you a clue about what is going on with your daughter?</p><p>Is there any way you can get into a different child psychiatrist to take another look? Or can you get an evaluation with a neuropsychologist?</p><p> </p><p>Only with a proper diagnosis will you be able to put the appropriate interventions into place to help your daughter. I'll see if I can flag down one of our Australian members to give you some advice about the services available in your country.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 240477, member: 2423"] Welcome. I see that you're in Australia so access to certain medical services may not be the same as what they are in the States. In my limited experience with my own kids, Conduct Disorder is not a helpful diagnosis. It describes a set of behaviors -- and believe me, you're seeing them in droves -- but it doesn't get at the root cause. Many of the teens who display these behaviors actually have a mental health issue that is driving them to do what they do. Self-medication in the form of drinking and drugs is very common. They steal because they crave alcolol and drugs. It's truly a viscious circle. Are there any mental health issues in the family tree that might give you a clue about what is going on with your daughter? Is there any way you can get into a different child psychiatrist to take another look? Or can you get an evaluation with a neuropsychologist? Only with a proper diagnosis will you be able to put the appropriate interventions into place to help your daughter. I'll see if I can flag down one of our Australian members to give you some advice about the services available in your country. [/QUOTE]
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