Community Conversation Webinar Series: Is Your Kid Often Angry, Cranky, Irritable?

Overview

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a condition in which children or adolescents experience ongoing irritability, anger, and frequent and intense temper outbursts. Many children go through periods of low mood, but children with DMDD experience severe symptoms and often have major problems at home and school.

This webinar will explore the following areas:

• Identify irritability: Learn to recognize the signs of DMDD and differentiate it from typical mood swings.
• Strategies for families: Discover practical approaches and coping strategies to support your child and deal with daily challenges.
• When to seek help: Understand when it is crucial to seek professional support and how to navigate the path to getting help.
• Treatment options: Explore the current treatment options available for DMDD and how they can be tailored to individual needs.
• NIMH Supported Research: Learn about ongoing NIMH-funded research focused on improving treatments and discovering new interventions to manage irritability and temper attacks.

This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to better understand and address the needs of children with DMDD. Equip yourself with knowledge and resources to make a positive difference in your child’s life.

About the speaker

Ramaris German, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit of the NIMH Intramural Research Program. With extensive experience at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and NYU-Bellevue Hospital Center, Dr. German’s research focuses on mood disorders, psychotherapy processes, and evidence-based practices. As an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, she is dedicated to addressing diversity, health disparities, and stigma. Previously, she trained therapists in cognitive behavioral therapy to improve mental health services for underserved communities. Currently, Dr. German is working on developing new psychotherapeutic treatments for severe irritability in youth with DMDD.

About the Community Conversations Webinar Series

This is a series of evidence-based educational webinars that focus on important mental health topics for the public. Our goal is to create a meaningful dialogue with our audience and provide them with the latest information and research results on mental health.

Record

Registration for this webinar has closed, but a recording will be released later.

Sponsored by

National Institute of Mental Health, Intramural Research Program, Emotion and Development Branch (E&D)

Contact

If you have questions, please contact Kalene DeHaut.