Sex Differences in Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

Conduct disorder is the most common reason of referral of boys for mental health services; the second most common reason for girls. The “state of the art” in research in conduct disorder is presented, highlighting the important diferences between genders. The changing criteria for conduct disorder and its impact on the treatment of girls is discussed.

Key Words:

• Conduct disorder
• child behavior problems
• sex differences in conduct disorder
• boys and girls with conduct disorder