[New developments in conduct disorder]

[ADHD and conduct disorder: trends in diagnosis and therapy]

Since 2010 trends outlined in diagnosis and therapy in the German speaking countries in the area of externalizing disorders (ADHD, conduct disorder) are presented. In particular, publications of children and adolescent psychiatry and clinical psychology have been examined. It turns out that in the German-speaking countries, the concern with conduct disorder (including psychopathy) increased compared with the discussion of the significance of ADHD. This development reflects the important therapeutic challenge of conduct disorders.

[ADHD and conduct disorders - trends in the German-speaking countries]

Since 2009 trends in research and practice have been described for externalising disorders (ADHD and conduct disorders) in the German-speaking countries. In particular, publications of children and adolescent psychiatry and clinical child psychology have been examined and scientific contributions from the 32nd Congress of the German Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have been included. In the German-speaking countries studies regarding conduct disorders (including bullying and psychopathy) have noticeably increased in complexity and differentiation and caught up with the extensive discussion about ADHD.