How We Treat
Specialized treatment, tailored for youth
Intermittent Explosive Disorder manifests differently at various life stages. Our providers work closely with you or your child to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on overall well-being.
Self Scheduling
Available to all patients, providing greater flexibility and convenience without the need to make a phone call.
Virtual Appointments
Allowing our Youth-Link providers to see patients in the places where they feel safest and most comfortable.
Secure Messaging
Accessible through our patient portal, enabling patients and legal guardians to securely message their provider at any time.
Specialized Providers
Providers are assigned based on the patient’s age and their specific symptoms, ensuring specialized, tailored care for each individual.
Digital Documentation
Providing a single location for all forms to be completed and accessed. Everything is available in your patient portal.
Extended Benefits
Offering telehealth services, bringing vital mental health care to Arizona communities that lack local access to adolescent psychiatric support.
Condition
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Our expert providers work closely with patients to create individualized treatment plans for intermittent explosive disorder, incorporating behavioral strategies and, when appropriate, medication management. Our goal is to help individuals manage their symptoms, reduce impulsive outbursts, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
What is Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health condition characterized by repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, or violent behavior, often disproportionate to the situation. These outbursts can include verbal aggression, physical aggression, or destructive behavior, and are usually followed by feelings of remorse or embarrassment. IED is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors, such as a history of trauma or exposure to violence.
It often begins in late childhood or adolescence and can lead to significant impairment in social, academic, and family settings if left untreated.
Types of Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) does not have distinct subtypes, but the severity and presentation of the disorder can vary between individuals. It is typically characterized based on the following forms:
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Verbal Aggression: Recurrent episodes of verbal outbursts, such as temper tantrums, arguments, or threats, without physical aggression. This can include yelling, name-calling, or other forms of verbal hostility.
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Physical Aggression Without Harm: Aggressive behavior that includes physical actions, such as hitting or pushing, but does not result in physical harm to others, animals, or damage to property.
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Physical Aggression with Harm: Episodes of physical aggression that lead to harm or injury to others or animals, or significant damage to property. These outbursts are usually severe and often followed by regret or guilt.
The intensity and frequency of these episodes can differ widely among individuals, with some experiencing frequent, milder outbursts and others having more severe but less frequent episodes.
Symptoms of Intermittent Explosive Disorder
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Frequent Aggressive Outbursts: Sudden, intense episodes of verbal or physical aggression that may be out of proportion to the triggering situation. This can include yelling, threatening, hitting, or damaging property.
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Impulsive Behavior: Outbursts are typically impulsive and not premeditated. Individuals often feel unable to control their anger or aggressive actions.
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Intense Emotional Response: Feelings of rage or irritation that come on quickly and escalate rapidly, often without any clear cause. The emotional reaction is usually much stronger than what the situation warrants.
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Physical Symptoms: During episodes, individuals may experience increased energy, racing thoughts, tingling, tremors, or palpitations.
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Feelings of Relief Followed by Remorse: After the aggressive episode, individuals often feel a sense of relief, followed by guilt, remorse, or embarrassment over their actions.
How Our Service Works
Comprehensive virtual care guiding patients at every turn, why virtual care is right for you or your child
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1:1 Telehealth Sessions
Schedule an appointment and access your mental health provider on any device to discuss your symptoms or treatment.
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Comprehensive Treatment
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Secure Messaging
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