Experts describe this pattern as a chronic mood dysregulation, including irritability (and is now referred to as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder when diagnosed in children). (psychcentral.com)
In the latest edition of the mental disorder diagnostic reference manual, the DSM - 5, children may instead be diagnosed with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, instead of bipolar disorder. (psychcentral.com)
Many younger children are also diagnosed with depressive disorders every year, like persistent depressive disorder or disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. (verywellfamily.com)