Behavioural Disorder

Behavioural Disorders are issues that are more than simple irrational behaviour. They are linked to mental health problems that lead to disruptive behaviour, emotional and social problems. Attention Deficiency Disorder (ADD) is an example of a behavioural disorder. People with behavioural problems normally require a range of clinical services, including medication, psychiatric therapy, rehabilitation, or other therapies.

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01 Facts about behavioural disorder

Behaviour disorders can be linked to a family history of challenging behaviour, family stress and poor emotional and behaviour management.
People who come from communities with a lot of stress on a regular basis are more likely to experience symptoms of behavioural problems.
The low socio-economic status and the lack of acceptance by their peers appears to be a risk factor for the development of behavioural disorders.
Injuries to certain areas of the brain may result in behavioural disorders.
Behavioural disorders usually co-occur with various mental health problems.

02 Causes of behavioural disorder

Traumatic brain injury and psychological conditions that affect the brain may also cause behavioural symptoms.
Substance abuse is another possible cause of behavioural symptoms, or may be a result of behavioural symptoms.
Genetics may play a role, as certain disorders with behavioural symptoms are more common in people with a family history of mental illness or drug abuse.
Person with behavioural disorder may have close family members struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, drug use disorders and personality disorders.

03 Symptoms of behavioural disorder

Inability to control the impulse
Maladaptive behaviour
Aggressive behaviour
Social Unwantedness
A need to move
Feels like driven by a motor
Feeling of anxiety
Difficulty with interpersonal relationships

04 Therapy used in behavioural disorder counselling

Cognitive behavioural therapy for positive thinking skills is critical for the treatment of behavioural disorders.
A talk therapy called psychotherapy will help to improve with negativity.
Family therapy will help recover and heal the individual. It will help all family members create practical, positive changes as the individual progresses in recovery.
Relaxation techniques can reduce anxiety and stress in behavioural disorders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signs of behaviour disorder?

A person with a behavioural disorder may express their emotional distress in different ways such as throwing temper tantrums, difficulty in expressing needs, easily getting annoyed and angry, throwing objects, refusing to follow instructions of authority figures.

What causes behavioural disorder?

Complex interaction of biological factors such as malnutrition, genetic factors and environmental factors such as parental divorce, physical or emotional trauma can cause behavioural disorder.

Is behaviour disorder a disability?

No, behaviour disorder is a mental disorder.

Is a behavioural disorder a mental illness?

Yes, behavioural disorder is a mental illness which involves disruptive behavioural patterns.

Can I do cognitive behavioural therapy online?

Yes, HopeQure is an online platform which offers cognitive behavioural therapy by trained psychologists and Clinical Psychologists.

Can you talk to a therapist for free online?

No, online therapy is not free but there are online platforms which provides affordable therapy such as HopeQure, where therapy starts at RS. 99/-.

What does a behavioural therapist really do?

A behavioural therapist is a qualified and trained mental health professional who uses a variety of behavioural therapies to assist patients recognise and alter maladaptive behaviours.

What disorders are best treated with behavioural therapy?

Behavioural therapy is used to treat a range of mental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, aggression, anger management problems etc.

What are examples of behavioural therapy?

Aversion therapy, systematic desensitization, token economy, response prevention, operant methods are some of the techniques of behavioural therapy.

What are the three types of behavioural therapy?

Cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.

How effective is behavioural therapy for ADHD?

Behavioural therapy is very effective for ADHD. Behaviour therapist aims to increase the deficit adaptive behaviour and decrease the excessive maladaptive behaviour by using behavioural techniques.