Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Impulsivity and mental disorders].

Cebrail Kisa1, Sema Gülen Yildirim, Erol Göka

  • 1Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştirma Hastanesi 1. Psikiyatri Kl., Ankara.

Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
|March 29, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Impulsivity, a complex behavior, is linked to various mental health conditions, including ADHD and personality disorders. Understanding its multifaceted nature is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Gender differences in sociodemographic, clinical characteristics, and psychopharmacological treatments among forensic ınpatients with serious mental ıllness in Türkiye.

International journal of legal medicine·2026
Same author

Diagnostic utility of pan-immune inflammation value in drug-naïve first-episode psychosis.

International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice·2026
Same author

Affective temperament, impulsivity and biological rhythms in bipolar disorder: A case-sibling-control study.

Chronobiology international·2026
Same author

Circadian irregularity in schizophrenia and familial risk: a comparative study.

BMC psychiatry·2026
Same author

A Turkish translation and validation of the Sense of Agency Scale (SoAS-TR).

Frontiers in psychology·2026
Same author

Serum FGF21 and GDF15 levels and their association with cognitive function in bipolar disorder.

Journal of affective disorders·2025

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Impulsivity is a recognized behavioral trait with implications for mental health.
  • Existing literature presents ongoing debates regarding the precise definition and measurement of impulsivity.
  • Impulsivity is implicated in numerous mental health conditions, yet its precise role remains a subject of discussion.

Purpose:

  • To define impulsivity as both a concept and a symptom.
  • To explore the relationship between impulsivity and various mental disorders.
  • To examine the biological underpinnings of impulsivity in mental health.

Summary:

  • Impulsivity is characterized by the inability to resist urges or stimuli, manifesting in both dysfunctional and functional contexts.
  • It is a diagnostic criterion in disorders such as ADHD, impulse control disorders, and personality disorders.
  • Research indicates a higher prevalence of impulsivity in individuals with conduct disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, and dementia compared to healthy controls.

Impact:

  • Clarifies the definition and role of impulsivity in mental disorders.
  • Provides a foundation for understanding the biological basis of impulsivity.
  • Highlights the need for further research into impulsivity's complex relationship with mental health.

Related Experiment Videos