Review: evidence-based treatments are more effective than usual care for youths with psychological problems and maladaptive behaviour.

The article focuses on the results of various studies that analyzed the efficacy of evidence based treatments in the treatment of young people with psychological problems or maladaptive behavior. The studies examined delinquency and substance abuse, or both; conduct problems; and internalising problems. The results showed that EBTs were more effective than usual care for youths with psychological problems and maladaptive behavior.