Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers in Houston, TX
Psychology Houston, PC is the leading center for Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in the Houston area. All staff psychologists are trained and credentialed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, body focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking), and other psychological difficulties experienced by children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, the Founder and Director of Psychology Houston, PC is a strong advocate for evidence-based treatment, solution-focused therapy, and is involved in ongoing research. Psychology Houston, PC is located in central Houston just west of the Galleria, and offers psychological services to the entire Houston metropolitan area.
Psychology Houston, PC is the leading center for Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in the Houston area. All staff psychologists are trained and credentialed in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, body focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling and skin picking), and other psychological difficulties experienced by children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, the Founder and Director of Psychology Houston, PC is a strong advocate for evidence-based treatment, solution-focused therapy, and is involved in ongoing research. Psychology Houston, PC is located in central Houston just west of the Galleria, and offers psychological services to the entire Houston metropolitan area.
In order to begin the process of recovery, you need to feel safe; safe from triggers, safe from others and, at times, safe from yourself. Everyone is at a different stage of recovery and at LSBH we understand that. We offer a small 22 bed inpatient facility that is there for those tougher moments in life, as well as a growing PHP program located at our beautiful 168-acre outpatient campus in Tomball, Texas. Our biggest goal is to help you find stability and utilize resources to prepare for the road to recovery. We do this by paying special attention to our clients. This is done through our incredible team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and psychiatric technicians who are trained to identify needs, establish goals & provide treatment for recovery.
In order to begin the process of recovery, you need to feel safe; safe from triggers, safe from others and, at times, safe from yourself. Everyone is at a different stage of recovery and at LSBH we understand that. We offer a small 22 bed inpatient facility that is there for those tougher moments in life, as well as a growing PHP program located at our beautiful 168-acre outpatient campus in Tomball, Texas. Our biggest goal is to help you find stability and utilize resources to prepare for the road to recovery. We do this by paying special attention to our clients. This is done through our incredible team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and psychiatric technicians who are trained to identify needs, establish goals & provide treatment for recovery.
Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services understands lasting recovery and healing begins at the roots of who we are. Transformation is deeply woven into the core of each individual through broad reaching treatment options. As a result, we have gained a reputation as one of the nation’s most comprehensive treatment campuses – drawing on cross-disciplinary expertise and multiple, whole-life treatment programs to effectively address the real complexities of life and addiction. Since 1984, Pine Grove has remained committed to being a leader in healing and changing lives, providing the highest quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services available… because life is for living. Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services’ world renowned treatment programs focus on treating gender specific chemical addiction including a specialized track for co-occurring eating disorders. Additionally, Pine Grove offers a focused substance abuse healing program for adults age 55 plus.
Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services understands lasting recovery and healing begins at the roots of who we are. Transformation is deeply woven into the core of each individual through broad reaching treatment options. As a result, we have gained a reputation as one of the nation’s most comprehensive treatment campuses – drawing on cross-disciplinary expertise and multiple, whole-life treatment programs to effectively address the real complexities of life and addiction. Since 1984, Pine Grove has remained committed to being a leader in healing and changing lives, providing the highest quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services available… because life is for living. Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services’ world renowned treatment programs focus on treating gender specific chemical addiction including a specialized track for co-occurring eating disorders. Additionally, Pine Grove offers a focused substance abuse healing program for adults age 55 plus.
South Coast Behavioral Health (SCBH) offers clients the resources to help accomplish and manage difficult life transitions, establish healthy lifestyle patterns and enhance their sense of overall well-being in a non-restrictive inpatient and outpatient environment. Our effective programs are based on a holistic model of care incorporating mental, emotional and physical treatment approaches. We believe SCBH is the best inpatient and outpatient treatment center providing mental health and substance abuse services not only by having luxurious inpatient housing but by having highly educated and knowledgeable staff i.e. fully licensed psychiatrists, medical doctors, psychologists, nurses and other mental health professionals providing psychological services.
South Coast Behavioral Health (SCBH) offers clients the resources to help accomplish and manage difficult life transitions, establish healthy lifestyle patterns and enhance their sense of overall well-being in a non-restrictive inpatient and outpatient environment. Our effective programs are based on a holistic model of care incorporating mental, emotional and physical treatment approaches. We believe SCBH is the best inpatient and outpatient treatment center providing mental health and substance abuse services not only by having luxurious inpatient housing but by having highly educated and knowledgeable staff i.e. fully licensed psychiatrists, medical doctors, psychologists, nurses and other mental health professionals providing psychological services.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
We offer a broad range of professional services in a residential setting. Our long-time, dedicated therapists are mainstays in the Houston recovery community. Our treatment programs include everything from an inpatient rehab program to intensive outpatient care and even aftercare. You’ll find our staff is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their addictions. For those who don’t require residential care, our intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) provides a structured, supportive setting conducive to recovery. Our IOP provides an important next step in treatment for clients who have completed inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. Clients benefit from a number of therapeutic approaches that complement our core belief in 12-step principles.
We offer a broad range of professional services in a residential setting. Our long-time, dedicated therapists are mainstays in the Houston recovery community. Our treatment programs include everything from an inpatient rehab program to intensive outpatient care and even aftercare. You’ll find our staff is dedicated to helping individuals overcome their addictions. For those who don’t require residential care, our intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) provides a structured, supportive setting conducive to recovery. Our IOP provides an important next step in treatment for clients who have completed inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. Clients benefit from a number of therapeutic approaches that complement our core belief in 12-step principles.
Next Step Behavioral Houston is a 24/7 residential treatment facility for Adults 18 and older with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our primary focus of care is mental illness. We provide short term (90 days or less) and long-term (life care) for our clients, which is based on their individual needs. Our client are individuals that have a history of going in and out of the hospital, have misdemeanors, and behavioral concerns.
Next Step Behavioral Houston is a 24/7 residential treatment facility for Adults 18 and older with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Our primary focus of care is mental illness. We provide short term (90 days or less) and long-term (life care) for our clients, which is based on their individual needs. Our client are individuals that have a history of going in and out of the hospital, have misdemeanors, and behavioral concerns.
Clients include a spectrum of mental health concerns – depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual health in recovery, psychiatric medication management, trauma, interpersonal violence, adjustment to medical problems, and others. Our primary client base is made up of members of the LGBTQ+ community but others are welcome. Many of our clients have met with stigma and discrimination when they have sought help from other providers. Many of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have faced many difficulties in “coming out” to family, friends, and important others.
Clients include a spectrum of mental health concerns – depression, anxiety, substance use, sexual health in recovery, psychiatric medication management, trauma, interpersonal violence, adjustment to medical problems, and others. Our primary client base is made up of members of the LGBTQ+ community but others are welcome. Many of our clients have met with stigma and discrimination when they have sought help from other providers. Many of our clients are members of the LGBTQ+ community and have faced many difficulties in “coming out” to family, friends, and important others.
The MendCenter is a prominent mental health clinic that prioritizes a personalized approach to treat individuals with significant and chronic forms of mental illness in their beautiful residential facility. Their innovative treatment style revolves around understanding and nurturing the whole person, recognizing their unique needs and circumstances. The clinicians at The MendCenter focus on customized and sustainable care, tailoring treatment plans to foster independence, long-term growth, and healing. By equipping their patients with the necessary tools to function in the world, The MendCenter instills a personal sense of confidence. With a commitment to comprehensive well-being, The MendCenter is dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate and empowering mental health care.
The MendCenter is a prominent mental health clinic that prioritizes a personalized approach to treat individuals with significant and chronic forms of mental illness in their beautiful residential facility. Their innovative treatment style revolves around understanding and nurturing the whole person, recognizing their unique needs and circumstances. The clinicians at The MendCenter focus on customized and sustainable care, tailoring treatment plans to foster independence, long-term growth, and healing. By equipping their patients with the necessary tools to function in the world, The MendCenter instills a personal sense of confidence. With a commitment to comprehensive well-being, The MendCenter is dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate and empowering mental health care.
For 98 years, The Menninger Clinic has been a leader in providing accurate diagnosis and the best treatment for patients suffering from severe and complex mental illness, substance use and related conditions. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Menninger among the nation's best in psychiatry for 30 straight years. Our nursing staff has earned three consecutive Pathways to Excellence designations, the first independent psychiatric hospital to do so. Menninger offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient assessments for all ages, specialty hospital programs plus transitional and outpatient services. Using these four gold-standard assessments, adult patients report that their mental health symptoms improved while being treated at Menninger and that they maintained these gains throughout their first year after discharge. Evidence-based therapies and genetic testing for medications allow personalized treatment. Many patients have not made desired progress from previous hospitalizations and multiple caregivers, and experience severe depression, anxiety, trauma or personality disorders, substance use, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. See our treatment outcomes at www.MenningerClinic.org.
For 98 years, The Menninger Clinic has been a leader in providing accurate diagnosis and the best treatment for patients suffering from severe and complex mental illness, substance use and related conditions. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Menninger among the nation's best in psychiatry for 30 straight years. Our nursing staff has earned three consecutive Pathways to Excellence designations, the first independent psychiatric hospital to do so. Menninger offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient assessments for all ages, specialty hospital programs plus transitional and outpatient services. Using these four gold-standard assessments, adult patients report that their mental health symptoms improved while being treated at Menninger and that they maintained these gains throughout their first year after discharge. Evidence-based therapies and genetic testing for medications allow personalized treatment. Many patients have not made desired progress from previous hospitalizations and multiple caregivers, and experience severe depression, anxiety, trauma or personality disorders, substance use, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. See our treatment outcomes at www.MenningerClinic.org.
Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
Established in 2003, Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc. is a full outpatient service mental health agency offering a complete range of behavioral health services. These include medication management by our psychiatry department, comprehensive psychological evaluation for each person with home and office based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples and families. The Licensed psychologists, of Kinghaven Counseling Group, Inc., have extensive testing and assessment backgrounds. The licensed clinicians have master and doctorate levels of education in counseling and social work fields with their respective licenses in Texas. Individual, Family and Group therapy are available according to the person's need. Services also provided include substance abuse treatment program.
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New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
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The Psychological Services Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake is a training clinic for graduate programs in clinical psychology, family therapy, and school psychology. The clinic serves the community by providing sliding-scale mental health services to individuals (adults, teens, and children), families, and couples. We treat a variety of disorders, with expertise in depression, anxiety, and behavior problems for children and adults. Our student clinicians are supervised by doctoral-level therapists to provide evidence-supported treatments. We treat individuals with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. We also provide assessments for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, as well as diagnostic purposes.
The Psychological Services Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake is a training clinic for graduate programs in clinical psychology, family therapy, and school psychology. The clinic serves the community by providing sliding-scale mental health services to individuals (adults, teens, and children), families, and couples. We treat a variety of disorders, with expertise in depression, anxiety, and behavior problems for children and adults. Our student clinicians are supervised by doctoral-level therapists to provide evidence-supported treatments. We treat individuals with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, etc. We also provide assessments for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, as well as diagnostic purposes.
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to Adolescents and Adults who are in crisis. Our programs are designed to help individuals and their families overcome the challenges that come from mental health or substance abuse issues. Our team of therapists and psychiatrists can help you develop the tools you need to effectively cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health issues. We have facilities that are conveniently located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need more than once per week therapy, but who don't require inpatient hospitalization. If you or someone you know is in crisis because of a mental health or substance abuse issue, New Dimensions can help.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Or maybe relationships been less fulfilling? Are you experiencing anxiety or sadness? Are you ready to feel like yourself again? We are dedicated to helping you get through this time. Our counselor's specialities vary which allows them to work with client's across the lifespan with a wide range of issues. From children to seniors, we can help! We are constantly growing our specialities through education and supervision so that we can continue to help our clients as our understanding of human interactions and behavior grows.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Or maybe relationships been less fulfilling? Are you experiencing anxiety or sadness? Are you ready to feel like yourself again? We are dedicated to helping you get through this time. Our counselor's specialities vary which allows them to work with client's across the lifespan with a wide range of issues. From children to seniors, we can help! We are constantly growing our specialities through education and supervision so that we can continue to help our clients as our understanding of human interactions and behavior grows.
Driftwood Recovery is a 30-90 day adult treatment program for substance abuse, chronic pain and co-occurring disorders. Driftwood offers multi-disciplinary programming, provides a comprehensive treatment curriculum focusing on healing of the mind, body and spirit with 18 beds for adults, age 18 and up. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches effective for both individual and group counseling settings include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Experiential outdoor activities enhance therapeutic protocols with an extensive ropes course, canoeing, cross-terrain biking, and hiking. Fitness includes an onsite fitness gym, TRX Suspension Training, certified personal trainer, yoga, and pilates. Nutritional counseling, farm-to-table in-house chef, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and acupuncture faciliate the recovery process for health and wellness. The 30-90+ day extended-care program includes PHP, intensive outpatient program and sober living. Driftwood's extended-care is open to qualifying individuals seeking a recovery home.
Driftwood Recovery is a 30-90 day adult treatment program for substance abuse, chronic pain and co-occurring disorders. Driftwood offers multi-disciplinary programming, provides a comprehensive treatment curriculum focusing on healing of the mind, body and spirit with 18 beds for adults, age 18 and up. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches effective for both individual and group counseling settings include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Experiential outdoor activities enhance therapeutic protocols with an extensive ropes course, canoeing, cross-terrain biking, and hiking. Fitness includes an onsite fitness gym, TRX Suspension Training, certified personal trainer, yoga, and pilates. Nutritional counseling, farm-to-table in-house chef, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and acupuncture faciliate the recovery process for health and wellness. The 30-90+ day extended-care program includes PHP, intensive outpatient program and sober living. Driftwood's extended-care is open to qualifying individuals seeking a recovery home.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way and it can be tough to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a comprehensive range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone deserves to live a life they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way and it can be tough to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a comprehensive range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
Fulshear Treatment to Transition is a program for young adult women struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders and/or trauma. Young women there typically struggle with relationships as well.
Fulshear Treatment to Transition is a program for young adult women struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders and/or trauma. Young women there typically struggle with relationships as well.
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Behavioral Issues Treatment Centers
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.