All kids display defiant behavior from time to time, but it’s possible that your child has a condition called oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Don’t be intimidated by the term ODD, which may sound ...

Dr. Bostwick answers the question: 'Bipolar, Opposition, Conduct Disorders?' — -- Question: What is the difference between bipolar disorder and oppositional disorder or conduct disorder? Answer: ...

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder where children are frequently uncooperative or hostile. It may have genetic, environmental, and psychosocial causes. Children with ODD have a ...

Parenting is tough but parenting an oppositional and defiant child can try even the most patient parent's resolve. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Paul Sunseri offered tips from his new book, "GENTLE ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My son has oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and he seems to scheme to upset the peace in our home. Once there is a blowup, he gets a little half smile on his face. What is a parent ...

‘Bad kid’ diagnosis ‘greases the school-to-prison pipeline,’ doctor says Black children are disproportionately diagnosed with a mental health condition known as oppositional defiant disorder, which ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Psychotic and childhood disorder diagnoses were more likely assigned to Black patients vs. white patients. White ...

Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers ...