Structured Lied by Category [social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders]

1. Emotional and Mood Disorders

  • Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) – persistent sadness, loss of interest, withdrawal.

  • Bipolar Disorder – alternating periods of mania/hypomania and depression.

  • Anxiety Disorders

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • Social Anxiety Disorder

    • Panic Disorder

    • Specific Phobias

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – emotional dysregulation and hypervigilance after trauma.

  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) – severe temper outbursts and irritability.

2. Behavioral and Conduct Disorders

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) – defiant, argumentative, and hostile behaviors.

  • Conduct Disorder (CD) – persistent pattern of violating rules or the rights of others.

  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) – sudden episodes of extreme anger or aggression.

3. Attention and Cognitive Disorders

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behavior.

  • Learning Disabilities

    • Dyslexia (reading)

    • Dyscalculia (math)

    • Dysgraphia (writing)

  • Executive Functioning Disorders – difficulties with planning, organization, or self-regulation.

4. Autism Spectrum and Social Communication Disorders

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – difficulties in social interaction, communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors.

  • Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder – challenges with social aspects of language.

5. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

  • Substance Use Disorders (alcohol, nicotine, drugs) – often co-occurring with mood or behavioral disorders.

  • Gambling or internet gaming disorders (emerging behavioral concerns).

6. Personality or Identity-Related Disorders (more applicable late adolescence/young adulthood)

  • Borderline Personality Traits/Disorder – instability in mood, self-image, and relationships.

  • Antisocial Personality Traits – early conduct disorder that may persist into adulthood.

7. Neurodevelopmental and Other Cognitive Disorders

  • Intellectual Disabilities – deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Acquired Cognitive Impairments – affect behavior and emotional regulation.

8. Eating Disorders (common in teens and young adults)

  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge Eating Disorder

Key Notes:

  • Many of these disorders overlap or co-occur (e.g., ADHD with ODD, depression with anxiety).

  • Early identification and intervention are critical for functional outcomes in school, work, and relationships.

  • For ages 18–26, emerging adulthood factors—like independence, college, and work stress—can influence symptom expression.

A comprehensive table for youth aged 14–26, showing:

  1. Disorder category

  2. Typical onset age

  3. Approximate prevalence

  4. Key symptoms/behaviors

  5. Common interventions

  6. Typical setting (school, clinical, community, or mixed)

Disorders most frequently seen in schools versus clinical or community settings:

Setting Patterns

More common in schools:

  • ADHD

  • ODD

  • Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia)

  • Executive Functioning Disorder

  • ASD / Social Communication Disorder (if mild–moderate)

  • DMDD (emotional dysregulation observable in classroom)

More common in clinical/community settings:

  • Major Depressive Disorder

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • PTSD

  • IED

  • Substance Use Disorders

  • Borderline / Antisocial traits

  • Eating Disorders

Overlap (school + clinical):

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Moderate ASD

  • Conduct Disorder (depending on severity)

  • Executive Function / cognitive challenges