Front Psychol April 2015 PMID 25859234

Advancing understanding of executive function impairments and psychopathology: bridging the gap between clinical and cognitive approaches.

Hannah R Snyder, Akira Miyake, Benjamin L Hankin

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What people are saying

The discussion reflects a positive reception, with users referencing how executive dysfunction relates to disorders like ADHD and TBI, using words like 'crucial' and 'necessary' to highlight the importance of this research. The tone is academically focused but also personal, indicating a meaningful impact on both research and clinical practice.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the idea that understanding executive function is crucial in mental health, showing general support for the article's emphasis on bridging clinical and cognitive approaches.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly interested, referencing specific disorders like ADHD, TBI, and autism, and expressing curiosity about integrating cognitive models into clinical practice.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions indicate a moderate level of engagement, with some posts sharing personal insights or stressing the importance of future research directions.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the topic could influence ongoing conversations in mental health research, though not overwhelmingly so, as the enthusiasm remains largely academic.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses the importance of executive function (EF) for daily activities and its impairments' connection to various mental health disorders, highlighting that clinical and cognitive research on EF has largely been separate, limiting progress.
  • It reviews current knowledge about EF impairments in psychopathology, identifies limitations in past research, and proposes improvements in EF assessment methods.
  • Lastly, the authors suggest future research directions, including integrating modern EF models with hierarchical models of mental health and exploring how EF research can inform clinical practices.

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Ameya @ Executive Dysfunction Research & Advocacy
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#ExecutiveDysfunction & CBT from the paper Advancing understanding of executive function impairments and psychopathology: bridging the gap between clinical and cognitive approaches. (2015) https://t.co/RzSx3ojQkw #ExecutiveFunction #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #TBI #MentalHealth https://t.co/ScUZIb04MK

Apr 19, 2019 · 287 followers View post →

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Ameya @ Executive Dysfunction Research & Advocacy
@ExecDysfunction · X

#ExecutiveDysfunction & CBT from the paper Advancing understanding of executive function impairments and psychopathology: bridging the gap between clinical and cognitive approaches. (2015) https://t.co/RzSx3ojQkw #ExecutiveFunction #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #TBI #MentalHealth https://t.co/ScUZIb04MK

Apr 19, 2019 · 287 followers View post →
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