Treatment of Conduct Problems and Depression

Having both depression and conduct problems at the same time has been found to be associated
with increased risk for the other and increased risk of negative outcomes. This study will
develop an family based cognitive behavioral treatment protocol for youths with both conduct
problems and depression, that will take be administered over the course of six months. Youth
with comorbid conduct problems and depression will be assigned to the experimental condition
or treatment as usual in a community care setting. The treatment manual will be revised as
needed. Youth will be assessed before and after treatment to examine program potential. The
goal of this research is to develop a more comprehensive outpatient treatment for youth with
both conduct problems and depression.