Sample Demographic, Offense, and Disorder Characteristics
| DMDD + (n = 314) | DBD + (without mood or DMDD) (n = 1,952) | Other Mood + (without DBD or DMDD) (n = 232) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
| Female* | 131 (41.7) | 360 (18.4) | 85 (36.6) |
| White | 128 (40.8) | 916 (46.9) | 89 (38.4) |
| Age (mean, SD)* | 15.8 (1.5) | 16.0 (1.3) | 15.9 (1.5) |
| Grade (mean, SD)† | 8.7 (1.4) | 8.9 (1.4) | 9.0 (1.6) |
| Juvenile justice setting* | |||
| System intake | 122 (38.9) | 403 (20.6) | 82 (35.3) |
| Secure care | 192 (61.1) | 1549 (79.4) | 150 (64.7) |
| Interpersonal offense* | 127 (41.0) | 582 (30.0) | 92 (39.7) |
| Age at first offense (mean, SD) | 13.3 (1.9) | 13.2 (2.0) | 13.4 (1.8) |
| Repeat offender* | 221 (71.8) | 1608 (84.0) | 184 (80.3) |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder* | 65 (20.8) | 38 (1.9) | 46 (19.8) |
| Traumatic exposure | |||
| Forced sexual activity* | 75 (24.0) | 231 (11.8) | 64 (27.6) |
| Assaultive violence | 223 (71.2) | 1374 (70.5) | 150 (64.7) |
| Affective disorder*,† | 142 (47.0) | — | 232 (100.0) |
| Major depressive disorder*,† | 132 (42.0) | — | 195 (84.1) |
| Lifetime suicide attempt* | 113 (36.0) | 376 (19.3) | 80 (34.5) |
| Disruptive behavior disorder* | 188 (84.7) | 1952 (100.0) | — |
| Substance use disorder*,† | 165 (54.3) | 1221 (64.6) | 68 (29.7) |