The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
Understanding Callous and Unemotional Behaviors in Children and Adolescents
Dec 18, 2023
Learn about callous unemotional behaviors in children and adolescents, including prevalence rates and environmental factors. Explore assessment methods, parenting interventions, and adaptations for treatment. Discover the debate over positive reinforcement and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Find out about treatment options and the significance of addressing comorbid conditions and moral development.
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- Callous unemotional behaviors can lead to conduct problems, antisocial behavior, criminality, and substance use disorders if left untreated.
- Parenting interventions focusing on increasing warmth and reducing harshness have shown effectiveness in older children with callous unemotional behaviors.
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Understanding Callous Unemotional Behaviors
Callous Unemotional Behaviors are characterized by a lack of empathy, guilt, and pro-social behaviors. Children with these behaviors often display shallow emotions, lack of motivation, and show little concern for social norms or others' distress. While these behaviors can be concerning, it is important to remember that they are treatable, especially in early childhood. Genetic factors contribute to these behaviors, but they can be shaped through interventions that target emotional and cognitive characteristics.
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