Find out how behavior disorders affect depression statistics. Get help for those with a behavior disorder and are depressed.

So often disorders are hard to diagnose.  This can often be because the symptoms can overlap into multiple disorders.  For most disorders there is not a fool proof test for each specific one.  It is important then to realize that one disorder can lead into problems in other areas.  Here we will take a brief look at how depression and behavior disorders can go hand in hand.

According to Eric J. Mash and Russell A. Barkley in the book “Child Psychopathology” the authors note that there are major gender differences in these disorders.  They explain that depressed girls are more likely to have anxiety disorders while depressed boys are more likely to have disruptive behavior disorders.  The authors also note that depression generally follows behavior disorders.  This stands to reason if you put yourself into the mind of someone with a lack of control and/or training over their urges and behaviors.  All behavior has consequences.  Some are obvious and then there are the consequences of guilt, shame and other things that no one can outwardly be aware of.  These feelings can definitely bring on depression in any individual so it stands to reason that people with behavior disorders are prone to depression.

Warning signs to look for are:
poor self image
negativity
problems with sleep
school problems, truancy
withdrawal from family and social functions
a non-caring attitude

At the first sign of depression it is important to see a doctor.  You can then discuss what treatment options are available to you or your child.

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