Behavioral measures of impulsivity and compulsivity in adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury.

Nina M Lutz Samuel Robin ChamberlainIan M GoodyerAnupam BhardwajBarbara J SahakianPeter B JonesPaul O Wilkinson

Published in: CNS spectrums (2021)

Repetitive NSSI is associated with increased behavioral compulsivity and disadvantageous decision making, but not with behavioral impulsivity. Future research should continue to investigate how neurocognitive phenotypes contribute to the onset and maintenance of NSSI, and determine whether compulsivity and addictive features of NSSI are potential targets for treatment.

Keyphrases

decision making
young adults
obsessive compulsive disorder
physical activity
high frequency
bipolar disorder
borderline personality disorder
combination therapy