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Can a teen have ASPD?
Experts do not diagnose children and teens under 18 with Antisocial Personality Disorder. However, younger teenagers who engage in sociopathic behavior, such as setting fires or other delinquent acts, often receive a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder later on.
Can someone under 18 be diagnosed with a personality disorder?
According to the DSM, borderline personality disorder can be diagnosed in adolescents or even children under age 18 as long as formal criteria are met. Symptoms have to be occurring for more than a year, and they must be “pervasive, persistent and unlikely to be limited to a particular developmental stage.”
Other ways to treat antisocial behavior include:
- problem solving skills training.
- cognitive behavioral therapy.
- behavioral family intervention.
- family therapy and adolescent therapy.
What does conduct disorder turn into?
A child or teen with conduct disorder is at risk for developing other mental disorders as an adult if left untreated. These include antisocial and other personality disorders, mood or anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
Can I be diagnosed with ASPD If I am under 18?
A diagnosis of ASPD cannot be made in people younger than 18. Symptoms that resemble ASPD in those people may be diagnosed as a conduct disorder. People older than 18 can be diagnosed with ASPD only if there’s a history of conduct disorder before the age of 15. A mental health provider can question…
How common is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?
People with the disorder commonly don’t care if they break the law. They may lie and place others at risk without feeling any remorse. A study in Alcohol Research and Health states that about 3 percent of men and 1 percent of women have ASPD.
( 2) A clinician may diagnose a person with antisocial personality disorder even if they did not receive an official diagnosis of conduct disorder, as long as their behavior before age 15 met the criteria for conduct disorder.
Can you force someone with ASPD to get treatment?
You cannot force a person with ASPD to get treatment. Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do. A counselor may help you learn to cope with the pain of having a loved one with ASPD. People with ASPD have an increased risk of going to jail, abusing drugs, and committing suicide.