What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
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Many children experience “temper tantrums” and periods of irritability. However, for some children and adolescents, it goes beyond that and becomes a condition that can greatly impact their lives. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition diagnosed in childhood and adolescence that is characterized by ongoing irritability and frequent temper outbursts. Learn more about this disorder in this overview.