H - 44 Relationship between Symptoms of Anxiety and Neurocognitive Functions of Attention and Working Memory in Trauma-Exposed Puerto Rican Adolescents: a Preliminary Data Analysis

CONCLUSION: Preliminary data suggest some variability of WM can be explained by ANX experienced in trauma-exposed Puerto Rican adolescents. Confounding variables of complex trauma may exist. A larger clinical sample, including ANX severity and a control group, is recommended to explore cognitive, learning, and mental health consequences.PMID:37807548 | DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad067.362

Source: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology - October 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rosanna Rodriguez Norka Polanco-Frontera Giselle Cordero-Arroyo Mario Bermonti-P érez Fabiola C Mercado-Nieves Johanna N Rodr íguez-Beato Gina M V élez-Báez Geraldine M M éndez-González Kiara M Vega-Tirado Mary A Moreno Source Type: research