July 2020 PMID 30927316

Adaptive working memory training can reduce anxiety and depression vulnerability in adolescents.

Patricia Beloe, Nazanin Derakshan

Mentions

55
Peak: 4 in Apr 2019
across 3 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

416,564
potential audience

Total likes

12,590

Video views

364,905

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Aug 2021

Where it's discussed

  • News44 articles
  • X / Twitter8 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reveal a cautious optimism about the research, with phrases like 'would be interested to see replications' and mentions of effects on mental health, demonstrating initial interest. Conversely, skepticism in statements like 'Huh. Hard to see how this would work' shows a critical tone, balancing the overall moderate engagement and impact scores.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions—some skepticism about the effectiveness and calls for replication, but also acknowledgment of the potential benefits highlighted in the publication.

InterestModerate interest

Most comments express at least some curiosity, especially when mentioning the effects on anxiety and depression, though some remain uncertain.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference their own research experiences and discuss the possible implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The conversations reflect a tentative recognition of the study's importance, but some doubts about its immediate practical impact or replicability prevent a higher score.

Abstract in brief

  • Adaptive working memory training, specifically using a dual n-back task, has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents who do not clinically have these conditions.
  • The study found that adolescents who trained on the adaptive task experienced significant decreases in self-reported anxiety and depression, and these improvements lasted at least one month after training.
  • These results suggest that working memory training could be a promising strategy to lower the risk of developing internalizing disorders like anxiety and depression in youth, but further research is needed to confirm these findings.]

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Trish Beloe
@TRBeloe · X

My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers. https://t.co/jNBv1zW6b0

Apr 29, 2019 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 150 followers View post →
Greg Ashman
@greg_ashman · X

It may not improve working memory, but working memory training may help alleviate anxiety and depression. https://t.co/k3lsTfLDoh

Mar 30, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 23,109 followers View post →
Greg Ashman
@greg_ashman · X

Huh. Hard to see how this would work. Would be interested to see replications. https://t.co/e1MjSYeCUF

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 like · 23,109 followers View post →
Seb Beloe
@SebBeloe · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 29, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,720 followers View post →
Matt Slocombe
@matthewslocombe · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,436 followers View post →
Iroise Dumontheil
@idumontheil · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,307 followers View post →

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Greg Ashman
@greg_ashman · X

Huh. Hard to see how this would work. Would be interested to see replications. https://t.co/e1MjSYeCUF

Mar 20, 2020 · 1 like · 23,109 followers View post →
BIROn
@BIROnbbk · X

Birkbeck Research on BIROn: Adaptive working memory training can reduce anxiety and depression vulnerability in adolescents https://t.co/qxGHb0RruG

Jun 3, 2019 · 570 followers View post →
Iroise Dumontheil
@idumontheil · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,307 followers View post →
Matt Slocombe
@matthewslocombe · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,436 followers View post →
Seb Beloe
@SebBeloe · X

RT @TRBeloe: My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers.…

Apr 29, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,720 followers View post →
Trish Beloe
@TRBeloe · X

My first paper with @ProfNDerakshan. Effects of working memory training on anxiety and depression vulnerability in teenagers. https://t.co/jNBv1zW6b0

Apr 29, 2019 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 150 followers View post →
Zhaoyun Helen Wang
@HelenWangCND · X

RT @greg_ashman: It may not improve working memory, but working memory training may help alleviate anxiety and depression. https://t.co/k3l…

Mar 31, 2019 · 1 share · 215 followers View post →
Greg Ashman
@greg_ashman · X

It may not improve working memory, but working memory training may help alleviate anxiety and depression. https://t.co/k3lsTfLDoh

Mar 30, 2019 · 7 likes · 1 share · 23,109 followers View post →