Fact Sheets

Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is a mental health condition in children in adolescents marked by serious aggressive and antisocial behaviors.
Hostile, Disobedient and Defiant Behavior in Children
Oppositional defiance disorder is a disorder marked by frequent angry outbursts and aggressive behaviors that interfere with life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Anger, Irritability and Aggression in Kids
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by intense fear cause by anticipation of or participation in social situations. People with social anxiety disorder may skip or limit participation in social events due to intense fear of being watched and/or judged by others.