Mood dysregulation

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is effective in treating adults and adolescents, and now it is being adapted for younger children. DBT is also described as a transdiagnostic treatment, which means that it can be applied across various psychiatric disorders. Research shows that among the different skills taught, mindfulness and distress tolerance are highly valuable to adolescents. The What Is DBT PDF handout offers valuable information on the nature of DBT, how it helps clients, one of…

Emotional dysregulation is an inability to control or regulate one's emotional responses, which can lead to significant mood swings, significant changes in mood, or emotional lability.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition that causes chronic, intense irritability and frequent anger outbursts in children.

Learn what emotional dysregulation is, its causes, how you can cope, and more.

DMDD is a mental health disorder in which children have a lot of temper tantrums in reaction to things that don’t seem like a big deal.

While it is crucial for those with ADHD to build skills to handle intense emotions, the goal is not to eliminate emotions or avoid dealing with difficult feelings entirely. Rather, the aim is to develop a healthier relationship with one's emotions so they can be expressed and processed adaptively, rather than allowing them to control one's behaviors and choices.