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Psychiatric aspects of impulsivity.

F G Moeller1, E S Barratt, D M Dougherty

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, 77030, USA. Frederick.G.Moeller@uth.tmc.edu

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|November 3, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Impulsivity is a key feature in several psychiatric disorders, including personality, substance use, and bipolar disorders. Effective behavioral and pharmacological interventions for impulsivity should be integrated into treatment plans for these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Impulsivity is frequently observed in psychiatric disorders.
  • Elevated impulsivity levels are noted in conduct disorder, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder compared to general psychiatric patients or healthy individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the relationship between impulsivity and psychiatric disorders.
  • To present hypotheses explaining these relationships.
  • To review theoretical bases, measurements, and treatment options for impulsivity in psychiatric contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the theoretical underpinnings of impulsivity in psychiatric disorders.
  • Discussion of impulsivity measurement tools and treatment strategies.

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  • Examination of the physiological aspects of impulsivity and associated disorders.

    • Main Results:

    • Impulsivity, understood through a biopsychosocial framework, is a central characteristic of numerous psychiatric disorders.
    • Behavioral and pharmacological interventions targeting impulsivity are beneficial and should be incorporated into treatment regimens.

    Conclusions:

    • The high comorbidity of impulsivity with disorders like personality disorders, substance use disorders, and bipolar disorder is linked to shared biological substrates.
    • Refining and validating impulsivity measures using an ideologically neutral model is crucial for advancing treatment research.