Practice Profile: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anger-Related Problems in Children and Adolescents

Evidence Rating for Outcomes

Juvenile Problem & At-Risk Behaviors | Aggression

Juvenile Problem & At-Risk Behaviors | Anger Experience

Juvenile Problem & At-Risk Behaviors | Self-Control

Mental Health & Behavioral Health | Problem-Solving

Mental Health & Behavioral Health | Social Competencies

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a problem-focused, therapeutic approach that attempts to help people identify and change dysfunctional beliefs, thoughts, and patterns that contribute to their problem behaviors. This variant of CBT focuses specifically on children and adolescents who have anger-related problems. The practice is rated Effective for reducing aggression and anger expression, and improving self-control, problem-solving, and social competencies.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Practice Snapshot

Age: 7 - 17

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic

Targeted Population: Young Offenders

Setting (Delivery): School, Other Community Setting, Inpatient/Outpatient, Correctional

Practice Type: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Conflict Resolution/Interpersonal Skills, Violence Prevention

Unit of Analysis: Persons