The central feature of _______ is chronic, severe persistent irritability.

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The central feature of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is chronic, severe persistent irritability, which is the hallmark of the disorder. This irritability is distinct from the episodic irritability seen in bipolar disorder or oppositional defiant disorder. DMDD is a relatively new diagnosis introduced in the DSM-5 to better classify and diagnose children with chronic irritability.

The Central Feature of _______ Is Chronic, Severe Persistent Irritability