Melissa Paniccia1, David Paniccia2, Scott Thomas3, Tim Taha4, Nick Reed5. 1. Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada; Concussion Research Centre, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, Ontario M4G 7A2, Canada. Electronic address: melissa.paniccia@utoronto.ca. 2. Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6, Canada. Electronic address: david.paniccia@mail.utoronto.ca. 3. Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada; Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 100 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C9, Canada. Electronic address: scott.thomas@utoronto.ca. 4. Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 55 Harbord Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6, Canada. Electronic address: t.taha@utoronto.ca. 5. Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada; Concussion Research Centre, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, Ontario M4G 7A2, Canada; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V7, Canada. Electronic address: nreed@hollandbloorview.ca.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of cardiac autonomic nervous system functioning, has emerged as a physiological indicator for emotional regulation and psychological well-being. HRV is understudied in the context of depression and anxiety in young people (10-24years old). Main objectives: (1) describe the nature and breadth of reviewed studies; and (2) synthesize main findings in the context of clinical and non-clinical populations of young people with depression and/or anxiety. METHODS: The Arksey and O'Malley methodology was utilized for this scoping review. CINHAL, EMBASE, Medline, PsychInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, as well as grey literature, were searched. Two reviewers screened titles, abstracts and full papers for inclusion. A total of 20 citations were included in the final review (19 citations peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 journal abstract). Numerical and thematic analysis was used to summarize study findings. RESULTS: In clinical populations of either depression or anxiety, HRV was lower compared to controls. In non-clinical populations of either depression or anxiety, HRV was found to be lower in those who reported more depression or anxiety symptoms. LIMITATIONS: The quality of the reviewed articles was not assessed which limits the ability to generate conclusions regarding study findings. CONCLUSION: Changes in HRV were found across the spectrum of clinical and non-clinical populations of young people with depression or anxiety. Neurophysiological research on depression and anxiety in young people can act as a first step to understanding how physiological flexibility (i.e. HRV) is related to psychological flexibility (i.e. adaptive or maladaptive responses to life events).
BACKGROUND: Heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of cardiac autonomic nervous system functioning, has emerged as a physiological indicator for emotional regulation and psychological well-being. HRV is understudied in the context of depression and anxiety in young people (10-24years old). Main objectives: (1) describe the nature and breadth of reviewed studies; and (2) synthesize main findings in the context of clinical and non-clinical populations of young people with depression and/or anxiety. METHODS: The Arksey and O'Malley methodology was utilized for this scoping review. CINHAL, EMBASE, Medline, PsychInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, as well as grey literature, were searched. Two reviewers screened titles, abstracts and full papers for inclusion. A total of 20 citations were included in the final review (19 citations peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 journal abstract). Numerical and thematic analysis was used to summarize study findings. RESULTS: In clinical populations of either depression or anxiety, HRV was lower compared to controls. In non-clinical populations of either depression or anxiety, HRV was found to be lower in those who reported more depression or anxiety symptoms. LIMITATIONS: The quality of the reviewed articles was not assessed which limits the ability to generate conclusions regarding study findings. CONCLUSION: Changes in HRV were found across the spectrum of clinical and non-clinical populations of young people with depression or anxiety. Neurophysiological research on depression and anxiety in young people can act as a first step to understanding how physiological flexibility (i.e. HRV) is related to psychological flexibility (i.e. adaptive or maladaptive responses to life events).
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