Evidence-based Interventions for Adolescents with Disruptive Behaviors in School-based Settings

Disruptive behaviors in the classroom are a threat to an optimal learning environment. Educators commonly request assistance managing challenging classroom behaviors and these behaviors are a common reason for referral to mental health services.
Disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) commonly co-occur with other conditions, thus making defining a course of treatment more challenging. Not all behavior stems from the same emotional/psychosocial source. Interventions need to be individualized and need to consider the underlying and environmental factors contributing to them.
The primary factor related to effectiveness of interventions for DBDs in adolescents is quality of implementation. Programs with support and established infrastructure, proper training, and ongoing supervision are more effective at reducing disruptive behavior problems