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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder usually seen in children between the ages of 6-18 characterized by chronic, negative and hostile behavior. Symptoms may include excessive anger, frequent temper outbursts, verbal aggression, refusal to comply with rules, deliberately annoying others and be…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2474-9273 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder usually seen in children between the ages of 6-18 characterized by chronic, negative and hostile behavior. Symptoms may include excessive anger, frequent temper outbursts, verbal aggression, refusal to comply with rules, deliberately annoying others and being easily annoyed. Such behaviors can greatly interfere with a child's social and academic functioning, potentially leading to significant long-term mental health issues. Treatment to manage the symptoms of ODD may include parent-child therapy, medication, family interventions and social skills training. Early diagnosis and intervention can help reduce or eliminate associated issues, allowing children with ODD to live happier and more meaningful lives.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Behavior Therapy And Mental Health (ISSN 2474-9273).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Rabiul Ahasan · Saudi Arabia Shahid Ullah · Australia Roberto Maniglio · Italy

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