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3. Diagnosis

While the symptoms may appear early in life, doctors do not diagnose disruptive mood dysregulation disorder before age six or after 18. Because experts lack a full understanding of the condition’s causes, diagnosis requires an evaluation of the individual’s behavior. The behavioral issues must persist for at least a year and involve frequent fits of rage. A mental health professional with experience working alongside children and adolescents may need to assist in the diagnostic process.

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