Fifteen-year-old Deshawn alternates between being depressed and out of control emotionally and behaviorally.During his hyperactive periods,he has vandalized property.According to the DSM-5,Deshawn is likely to be diagnosed with

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Deshawn's symptoms of alternating between depression and out-of-control emotional/behavioral states, including hyperactivity and vandalism, align with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). DMDD is characterized by severe and recurrent temper outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation and inconsistent with developmental level, alongside a persistent irritable or angry mood.

Fifteen-Year-Old Deshawn Alternates Between Being Depressed and Out of Control