Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder versus Reactive Attachment Disorder

Diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in children can be especially challenging as they are typically unable to express their complaints or concerns openly. For this reason, it is particularly beneficial for clinicians to be informed on prevalent disorders observed in children to best support them and the family. In this video, we will discuss disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) and reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in greater detail along with specific criteria and the main difference between the two to help ease the process of diagnosing and treating.