Parent-Training Programmes for the Management of Young Children with Conduct Disorders: Findings from Research

Conduct disorders are the most common form of problems referred to child and adolescent mental health services. The appropriate management of children with conduct disorders is an important public health issue with significant financial implications for health, education, social services and other agencies.

This book presents key research relating to the use of parent training programmes for the treatment and prevention of conduct disorders in young children. It includes:

• An overview of definitions, epidemiology, long term outcomes, risk factors and assessment.
• Summaries of previous systematic reviews in this area.
• New research presented and critically appraised.
• Discussion of current provision of parent training programmes in the UK.

It will assist clinicians, managers and commissioners and all other professionals involved in the management of young children with conduct disorders to adopt an evidence-based approach to practice.