Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Disruptive Behavior Disorders.

ABSTRACT: Disruptive behavior disorder (DBD), which includes oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, is among the most common externalizing disorders in childhood and adolescence. This review aimed to identify evidence-based psychotherapies for DBD and summarize their empirical foundations and characteristics. We searched for randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar, focusing on major evidence-based guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), American Psychological Association (APA), and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Six interventions demonstrated the strongest empirical support: Incredible Years, Triple P, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Parent Management Training-Oregon Model,

SUBMITTER: Park JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782989 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature