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Targeting inhibitory control in youth irritability: challenges and opportunities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pediatric irritability, an increased proneness to anger relative to same aged peers, is linked to deficits in inhibitory control. Here, we examine issues of measurement and specificity of the construct of inhibitory control, with a focus on potential treatment implications. We cover lessons learned from prior training approaches. We dissect the role of inhibitory control in an efficacious psychosocial treatment and propose a research agenda to further test inhibitory control as a candidate behavioral treatment target for youth with irritability.

Source: Neuropsychopharmacology

DOI: 10.1038/s41386-025-02151-x

Authors: Simone P. Haller, Parmis Khosravi, Katherine Y. Kim, Melissa A. Brotman

Institution: National Institute of Mental Health

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,290