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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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Self-regulation in youth with bipolar disorder
Tatiana Cohab Khafif1, Ana Kleinman1, Cristiana Castanho de Almeida Rocca2
1Programa de Transtorno Bipolar, Departamento de Psiquiatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)
|August 22, 2022
Summary
Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) involves self-regulation deficits impacting executive functions, emotion processing, and family environment. Addressing these interconnected factors is crucial for effective treatment and improved daily functioning.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) is a complex condition affecting self-regulation.
- Understanding the interplay of executive functions, emotion processing, and family environment is vital for PBD management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multifaceted nature of self-regulation deficits in pediatric bipolar disorder.
- To examine the relationships between executive functions, emotion processing, and family environmental factors in PBD.
Main Methods:
- 58 adolescents (36 with PBD, 22 controls) aged 12-17 were assessed.
- Utilized standardized tests for impulsiveness, attention, cognitive flexibility, emotion recognition, and expressed emotion.
Main Results:
- Adolescents with PBD showed deficits in executive functions, emotion processing, and family environment interactions.
- Emotion processing correlated with inhibition, attention, and mental flexibility.
- Family environment factors were linked to attention, inhibition, mental flexibility, and emotion processing.
Conclusions:
- Self-regulation is a critical, multifaceted aspect of PBD that requires integrated assessment.
- Findings suggest that targeting executive functions, emotion processing, and family dynamics can improve PBD treatment outcomes.
- A comprehensive approach to self-regulation is essential for addressing functional impairments in pediatric bipolar disorder.
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