Effect of Psycho-Educational Program on Emotional Distress and Psychological Wellbeing for Parents of Children with Conduct Disorder

Abstract

Background: Conduct disorder is among the most serious and complex complications in school-aged children. It is considered the leading cause of parental emotional and psychological problems affecting their psychological wellbeing. Purpose: Evaluate the effect of psycho-educational program on emotional distress and psychological wellbeing for parents of children with conduct disorders. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design two groups (study and control group pre/ posttest) was used to achieve the purpose of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at out-patient psychiatric clinic at