Antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children and young people: recognition and management

Your health and social care professionals

The various types of care and treatment described in this information may be provided by a range of health and social care professionals. These professionals are specially trained to provide different types of help.

One of the main types of help they provide is psychological therapy. If you have psychological therapy you may see a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a therapist. They work in a service that is specially designed to help children and young people aged 17 and under who have mental health problems, including conduct disorders. This service is called 'child and adolescent mental health services' (or 'CAMHS'). You may also see a GP, nurse or social worker. All of these professionals should be trained and experienced in working with children and young people and their parents and carers

You should usually be able to see a single professional or group of professionals throughout your care and treatment.