Impulsivity and its relationship with anxiety, stress, and depression

Ahmed A. Moustafa, Daniel Miezah, Sundeep Dadabai, Yuliya Richard

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![CDATA[The aim of the current review article is to examine the association and effects of depression, anxiety and stress on impulsivity across different age groups in the general population. Impulsivity is a multidimensional construct and a core feature of human behavior that is commonly encountered in clinical settings with significant individual and public health implications. Most studies to date which have examined the relationships between impulsivity, anxiety, depression, and stress have been conducted in clinical populations. This review stresses that there is a positive correlation between impulsivity and depression, anxiety and stress. Prior studies revealed that the degree of association between impulsivity and these three factors varies with age. Our review suggests that when treating depression, clinicians need to take into account impulsivity as a factor during assessment and treatment plans, given the adverse impact of impulsivity on therapeutic outcomes. Future studies should investigate causality between impulsivity and the three factors of depression, anxiety, and stress.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Nature of Depression: an Updated Review
EditorsAhmed A. Moustafa
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherAcademic Press
Pages183-194
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9780128176764
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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