This paper compares scores on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) at the initial interview and at the 90-day follow-up interview for children in day treatment settings with those children receiving weekly psychotherapy. The participants included 143 children between 10 and 15 years of age who were diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or…

The effectiveness of health care for high risk adolescents was studied. Seven funded clinics were compared to three non-funded clinics. Funded clinics detected and treated a wider range of medical and behavioral problems than the others. Males must be encouraged to seek these services. Specific interventions for adolescent patients are needed. (VM)