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Decision support system complements the clinical evaluation of boys with behavioral problems
August 28th, 2006
A decision support system, in form of a checklist with 20 risk- and need factors, complements clinical evaluation of boys between the ages of six and twelve with behavioral problems, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet. Prolonged aggressive and disruptive behavior in childhood is a strong risk marker for criminality and mental health problems in adulthood. Early identification of boys with increased risk of problems in the future is therefore important in order to be able to provide specialised initiatives to help them and their families. Several years ago, help appeared in the form of a checklist called EARL-20B. EARL-20B (Early...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2006-08-28)
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