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Conduct Disorders: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies, Fourth Edition

Author(s): J. Mark Eddy, PhD, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Oregon Social Learning Center
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  • ISBN-13: 9781887537278
  • Paperback    104 pages      © 2006
Price: International Sales $45.95 US List
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Overview

The conduct disorders (CD) are considered some of the most costly child mental health problems in the U.S. and account for nearly one-half of referrals for child mental health treatment. What are the six CD diagnoses? What are the predictors of antisocial and aggressive behavior? What is an effective assessment strategy? What key issues impact treatment for CD?

For answers to these and other questions on diagnosing and treating conduct disorders, reach for Conduct Disorders: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies.

Special features include Identifying and treating common comorbid disorders, 10 problem-solving treatment steps, 3 recommended behavioral treatment programs, School-based and multidimensional treatment foster programs, Group therapy at community centers vs. day camps, Medication for severe aggression and impulse control and Effectiveness of medication versus psychotherapy.

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  • Anecdotes - Each chapter contains a fictionalized account that personalizes the disorder entitled "From the Patient's Perspective". 
  • Sidebars - Narrow columns on the outside of each page highlight important information, preview upcoming sections or concepts, and define terms used in the text. 
  • Definitions - Terms are defined in the sidebars where they originally appear in the text and in an alphabetical glossary. 
  • References - Numbered references appear in the text following information from that source. 
  • Case Examples - Our examples illustrate typical adult client comments or conversation exchanges that help clarify different treatment approaches. 
  • Key Concepts - At the end of each chapter, we include a review list of the key concepts from that chapter. Use these lists for ongoing quick reference as well as for reviewing what you learned from reading the chapter. 

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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Overview of the Conduct Disorders

  •    What Are the Conduct Disorders?
  •    How Common are the Conduct Disorders?
  •    What is the Prognosis for those with a Conduct Disorder?

Chapter Two: Diagnosing the Conduct Orders

  •    What Criteria are Used to Diagnose the Conduct Disorders?
  •    How Can Clinicians Develop an Effective Assessment Strategy?
  •    What Other Disorders Commonly Occur with Conduct Disorders?

Chapter Three: Psychological Treatments for the Conduct Disorders

  •    What is the Behavior Therapy Approach to Treating CD?
  •    What is the Cognitive Therapy Approach to Treating CD?
  •    What is the Family Therapy Approach to Treating CD?
  •    How is Group Therapy Used to Treat CD?
  •    How is the Psychodynamic Approach Used to Treat CD?

Chapter Four: Biological Influences and Treatments for the Conduct Disorders

  •    Is there a Genetic Component to the Conduct Disorders?
  •    How are Medications Used to Treat the Conduct Disorders?
  •    What is the Effectiveness of Medication Therapy?

Appendix: References for the Clinician's Bookshelf

Glossary
References
Index


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

J. Mark Eddy, PhD-Psychologist and Research Scientist, Oregon Social Learning Center

J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D, is a research scientist and child clinical psychologist at the Oregon Social Learning Center, an internationally recognized non-profit research center focused on the study of the development, prevention, and treatment of conduct disorders. With the funding support of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Eddy has been developing, testing, and refining preventative interventions that target the conduct disorders and related youth problems since 1987.

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