Conduct Disorder Fact Sheet
Conduct Disorder Fact Sheet
Conduct Disorder Fact Sheet
The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) adds a descriptive features specifier to the diagnosis of conduct disorder for individuals who meet the full criteria for the disorder and who also present with limited prosocial emotions, such as limited empathy and guilt. The addition of the specifier will help specialize care and spur additional treatment and causal research.