Cognitive Remediation and Emotion Skills Training for Anorexia Nervosa: An Observational Study Using Neuropsychological Outcomes

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Davies ◽  
John Fox ◽  
Ulrike Naumann ◽  
Janet Treasure ◽  
Ulrike Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Neuropsychological Outcomes ◽  
Emotion Skills

scholarly journals Treatment of anorexia nervosa in young people with autism: a literature review

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S262-S262
Author(s):  
Aneesa Karim
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Young People ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Autistic Traits ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cognitive Remediation Therapy ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Emotion Skills ◽  
Emotional Identification

AimsThe purpose of this review was to review existing literature relating to treatment of anorexia nervosa in young people with a diagnosis of autism. Hypothesis was that there would be a limited amount of literature in this age group.Previous research has suggested that there is over-representation of autistic traits in anorexia nervosa. There are implications for treatment outcomes for young people with anorexia nervosa and autism. Young people with autism may find it more difficult to engage in psychological treatments for anorexia nervosa, due to cognitive and behavioural inflexibility, or communication difficulties. Researchers are therefore looking at other options for treatment.MethodThis is a narrative review. Search was conducted in January 2020. Keywords used were “anorexia nervosa” combined with “autism” combined with “treatment”. Only published, peer-reviewed, full articles in English were included. Search of OVID (for MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE and ERIC databases) gave a result of 222 articles. 9 articles met the inclusion criteria. Search of CINAHL gave a result of 12 articles; 3 articles met the inclusion criteria but had been reviewed following OVID search.ResultThemes identified for discussion were: cognitive remediation therapy; improving emotional identification; adaptations to communication; dietary, sensory and environmental considerations; recognising the role of autism; and pharmacological therapies.ConclusionLiterature suggests that treatment targeting cognitive features, common to anorexia nervosa and autism, can be effective. There has been interest in the use of cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) and cognitive remediation and emotion skills training (CREST). However, more research is required in younger patient groups. Use of medication is in experimental stages, with studies considering a role for oxytocin from age 16. Qualitative studies provide information on modifications to treatment which could be helpful. The review highlights the need for a standardised, evidence-based treatment pathway for this patient group.

Adapted emotion skills training group for young people with anorexia nervosa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Giombini ◽  
Sophie Nesbitt ◽  
Rutendo Kusosa ◽  
Cleo Fabian ◽  
Abigail Easter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Young People ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Skills Training Group ◽  
Emotion Skills

scholarly journals Life Skills Link to Mind Wandering Among University Students: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takayoshi Kase ◽  
Toshikazu Kawagoe
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Control Functions ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Dispositional Factors ◽  
Emotion Skills ◽  
And Coping

The occurrence of mind wandering (MW) leads to lower performance on memory tasks related to lecture contents in educational settings, which has been recognized as problematic. To date, several dispositional factors have been reported as being associated with MW. This study investigated whether another psychological component—life skills—is linked to MW. Specifically, it clarified the relationship between life skills and two types of MW: state MW (occurs while performing a given task) and trait MW (occurs subjectively in daily life), using a sample of university students. From the perspective of cognitive and emotional control functions, life skills are thought to be related to the occurrence of MW. In addition to common questionnaire surveys, by recording and analyzing the participants' self-reports for MW occurrence during the experimental task, we clarified not only the quantitative associations among the variables but also the qualitative differences. Multiple regression analysis for the data from 53 students showed that decision-making and coping-with-emotion skills are negatively related to the occurrence of mind wandering. The qualitative data additionally revealed that participants with high decision-making skills are more likely than those with low decision-making skills to attempt to maintain their concentration on the task by thinking about task execution. These results suggest that life skills are associated with MW and that the ability to inhibit MW may be enhanced by improving life skills because they comprise acquired, learnable behaviors and attitudes. Life skills training may help in reducing students' MW in educational contexts.

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