1. Diagnostic Tools for Psychologists
Those who manifest CD in childhood often hail from families with histories of anti-social behaviour (Pardini & Frick, 2013). Another study found a similar link between instances of Conduct Disorder and youth whose parents suffer from psychological disorders (Kostic et al, 2014). ... CU-traits can thus help signal to professionals which individuals are most in need of help, and perhaps even guide the treatment administered. ... Divorce, for instance, was found to have an impact on the prevalence and development of CD and other behavioural disorders in youths and adolescents – with some...
Wallace (1986) examined the prevalence of mental disorders among homicide offenders in NSW between 1976 and 1990 and found that in a fourteen year period only 2.8% of offenders in the study were found not guilty by reasons of insanity, although at least 16% of offenders were known to have some kind of mental disorder at the time. ... Mr Wilson had a history of depression for some years and spent 2 weeks in the Rosemount Psychiatric Hospital in 1994, and had been followed up there every 2-3 weeks since notably suffering from abnormal personality disorder with some evidence of brain damage. ... ...
Individuals that have a family history of anxiety makes them predisposed to an increased chance of suffering with anxiety disorders (Crosta, 2013). ... It is helpful due to the plethora of studies that have shown its effectiveness for treating anxiety and it could hinder in cases that are unique and require a more individualized approach. ...