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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
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Emotion regulation and tic disorders in children
D Ruhrman1,2,3, M Mikulincer4, A Apter5,4,6
1Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel. daphnaruhrman@gmail.com.
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|December 2, 2021
Summary
Stress and emotion dysregulation significantly impact tic disorders (TD) and their comorbidities. Understanding these connections can help develop better therapies for children with TD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Tic disorders (TD) are complex developmental neuropsychiatric conditions.
- TD often co-occur with other conditions and cause psychosocial distress.
- Stress exacerbates tic expression and associated comorbidities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between stress, emotion regulation, tic expression, and psychopathology in children with TD.
- To explore the mediating role of emotion regulation in TD.
Main Methods:
- Sixty pediatric patients with TD were assessed at a specialized clinic.
- Evaluated perceived stress, emotional dysregulation, tic severity, and comorbidities (obsessions, compulsions, anxiety, depression, ADHD).
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between stress, emotion dysregulation, and tic expression.
- Stress and emotion dysregulation were also linked to the severity of comorbid conditions.
- Emotion regulation dimensions played a role in TD and related psychopathology.
Conclusions:
- Stress and emotion dysregulation are key factors in tic disorder expression and severity.
- Emotion regulation may mediate the relationship between stress and psychopathology in TD.
- Findings suggest potential therapeutic targets for improving treatments for children with TD.
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