Anger and depression among incarcerated male youth: Predictors of violent and nonviolent offending during adjustment to incarceration.

Erin L KellyRaymond W NovacoElizabeth Cauffman

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2019)

Given that juveniles' self-report of emotional distress, particularly anger, is predictive of their violent and nonviolent infractions, focused intervention programs could reduce behavior problems during incarceration that add to juveniles' maladjustment and continued exposure to adversities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

mental health
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
public health
physical activity
young adults
adverse drug