Relationships of Executive Functions, Severity of Psychiatric Symptoms With Response to Therapy

University of Bojnord

This study was conducted to investigate the moderating role of executive functions in the relationship between the severity of psychiatric symptoms and response to therapy. The statistical population of this study was all outpatients with anxiety disorders and depression who referred to psychiatric clinics.

This study was conducted to investigate the moderating role of executive functions in the relationship between the severity of psychiatric symptoms and response to drug therapy in depressed and anxious patients. The statistical population of this study was all outpatients with anxiety disorders and depression who referred to psychiatric clinics. 164 participants completed Outcome Questionnaire, Brief Symptom Inventory, and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF).

Inclusion Criteria:

receiving a diagnosis of anxiety and depression disorders, age over 18 years, and taking drug medication prescribed by psychiatrists for at least one month.-

Exclusion Criteria:

• having psychotic disorders, age under 18 years and absence from treatment.