41 | How to Support Children and Teens Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder

In this month’s episode, Janet interviews Dr. Giovanni Foti, a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist to discuss conduct disorder in children and teens.Specializing in children, teens, and families, Dr. Foti has worked with various clinical and forensic settings that have included outpatient, secure treatment, youth justice, and private practices.Janet and Dr. Foti discuss the criteria and possible risk factors that may lead to a conduct disorder diagnosis. Dr. Foti also highlights that conduct disorders are behavior-based and how early intervention with well-targeted treatments and family support lead to better outcomes. Dr. Foti recommends the website https://livesinthebalance.org/ for more information on supporting children and teens with conduct disorder. To learn more about Dr. Foti and his work visit www.hhpg.ca and www.amindfulchange.com.For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.