Abstract
Little information exists on treatment effectiveness in antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). We
investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of carrying out a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in men with ASPD who were aggressive. This was an exploratory two-centre, randomized controlled trial in a community setting. Fifty-two adult men with a diagnosis of ASPD, with acts of aggression in the 6 months prior to the study, were randomized to either
treatment as usual (TAU) plus CBT, or usual treatment alone. Change over 12 months of follow-up was assessed in the occurrence of any act of aggression and also in terms of alcohol misuse, mental state, beliefs and social functioning.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 569-577 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Psychological Medicine |
Volume | 39 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- cognitive behaviour therapy
- personality disorder
- violence