Differentiating adolescents with severe internalizing symptoms using a brief computerized cognitive task: a LASSO regression approach

Key Points

• Internalizing symptoms were effectively differentiated through a brief computerized cognitive task, highlighting significant behavioral markers.
• Findings indicate a performance metric from the cognitive task that provides insight into underlying internalizing symptoms in adolescents.
• Analysis utilized the LASSO regression approach to assess relationships between task performance and symptom severity in a youth demographic.
• Results may support enhanced diagnostic strategies in mental health, emphasizing the role of cognitive assessment tools for adolescents.