What Is Executive Function and Why Is Executive Dysfunction Bad for Mental Health?
Offered By: Therapy in a Nutshell via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the concept of executive function and its impact on mental health in this informative 15-minute video. Discover how executive function, a set of mental skills coordinated in the brain's frontal lobe, plays a crucial role in managing thoughts, emotions, and goal-oriented actions. Learn about six strategies to improve executive functioning skills and understand why addressing executive dysfunction may be more beneficial than focusing solely on diagnoses like ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Gain insights into how enhancing executive function can help with impulse control, procrastination, and overall productivity. Delve into the importance of recognizing specific problems and developing targeted skills to overcome challenges in daily life and mental well-being.
Syllabus
What Is Executive Function - And Why Is Executive Dysfunction So Bad for Mental Health?
Taught by
Therapy in a Nutshell
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