Does executive functioning (EF) predict depression in clinic-referred adults?: EF tests vs. rating scales

Journal of Affective Disorders

Volumn 145, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 270-275

  Knouse, Laura E ^a   Barkley, Russell A ^b   Murphy, Kevin R ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND   (United States)

^b MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

^c Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts   (United States)

Author keywords

ADHD; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Depressive disorders; Executive functioning; Neuropsychological tests; Rating scales

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER; DEPRESSION; DYSTHYMIA; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MAJOR DEPRESSION; MALE; PREDICTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; RISK FACTOR; SELF CARE; SELF REPORT; VALIDITY;

ADULT; ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER WITH HYPERACTIVITY; CASE-CONTROL STUDIES; DEPRESSION; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS; PSYCHIATRIC STATUS RATING SCALES; REFERRAL AND CONSULTATION; REPRODUCIBILITY OF RESULTS; SELF REPORT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84872850856     PISSN: 01650327     EISSN: 15732517     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2012.05.064     Document Type: Article

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