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Management of antisocial behaviour in childhood

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Antisocial behaviour is the most common reason for referral to child mental health services. It is also a clinical problem of considerable importance, because there is a marked tendency for it to persist, and the long-term outcome includes antisocial personality disorder and criminality. Furthermore, effective treatments are now available, although not yet widely used in Britain.

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