NICE, the healthcare guidance body, is currently developing a
clinical guideline on the recognition and management of conduct
disorders and antisocial behaviour in children and young people. As part
of this process, draft recommendations have been published on the NICE
website today (15 August) for public consultation.
Conduct disorders are characterised by repeated and persistent
misbehaviour much worse than would normally be expected in a child of
that age. This may include stealing, fighting, vandalism and harming
people or animals. These disorders are the most common reason for
children to be referred to mental health services, with around 5% of all
children aged between 5 and 16 years diagnosed with the condition.
Conduct disorders also often coexist with other mental health disorders,
most commonly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
This Resource has been developed by the Library and showcases NICE Guidance, Guidance under Development, Future Guidelines and NICE Pathways that are relevant to the work of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. It is updated daily with News from NICE, videos relating to the work of NICE. New guidance is added as soon as it is released.
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