Some childhood disorders persist in the same form into adulthood, but some may increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders. Which of the following childhood disorders increases risk for other psychiatric disorders?

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Oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD) has been found to increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders, such as conduct disorder, substance use disorder, and mood disorders, in adulthood. Anxiety disorder, depression, and specific phobias may persist into adulthood, but they do not necessarily increase the risk for other psychiatric disorders.

Some Childhood Disorders Persist in the Same Form into Adulthood