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John Peterson1, Christopher Sheldon
1Department of Behavioral Health, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA. john.peterson@dhha.org.
Abstract:
Adolescent aggressive behavior is a frequently encountered problem for clinicians and society as a whole. Better understanding of biological, social, and familial risk factors for maladaptive aggressive behavior may lead to more effective interventions. The social information processing problems characteristic of this group interfere with treatment and outcome. Although further studies are needed, evidence for the effectiveness of psychopharmacologic treatments is increasing. There is also evidence for several effective psychotherapeutic interventions, especially for those with affective/impulsive aggression. Knowledge of risk factors, psychosocial strategies, and psychopharmacologic treatments can enhance the clinician's ability to intervene with this difficult group.
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