A5033107581- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Mind wandering and attention
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Cell Image Analysis Techniques
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Yale University
2016-2025
Connecticut Mental Health Center
2023
University of Southern California
2010-2015
Education University of Hong Kong
2013
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2013
University of California, San Francisco
2004
Neurophenomenological studies seek to utilize first-person self-report elucidate cognitive processes related physiological data. Grounded theory offers an approach the qualitative analysis of self-report, whereby theoretical constructs are derived from empirical Here we used grounded methodology assess how experience meditation relates neural activity in a core region default mode network –the posterior cingulate cortex. We analyzed data consisting meditators' accounts their subjective...
Abstract Introduction Mindfulness training may reduce smoking rates and lessen the association between craving smoking. This trial tested efficacy of mindfulness via smartphone app to Experience sampling (ES) was used measure real-time craving, smoking, mindfulness. Methods A researcher-blind, parallel randomized controlled compared mobile with experience (MMT-ES; Craving Quit) versus only (1) increase 1-week point-prevalence abstinence at 6 months, (2) modified intent-to-treat approach for...
There has been an increased interest in mindfulness and meditation training over the past decade. As evidenced by exponential growth number of publications since beginning 21st century, progressively more is becoming known about both clinical efficacy underlying neurobiological mechanisms training. This paper briefly highlights psychological models stress that converge between ancient modern day (e.g., operant conditioning); identifies key brain regions that, with these models, are...
Objective: Craving is a central construct in the study of motivation and human behavior also clinical symptom substance non-substance-related addictive disorders. Thus, craving represents target for transdiagnostic modeling. Methods: The authors applied connectome-based predictive modeling (CPM) to functional connectivity data large (N=274) sample individuals with without use–related conditions, predict self-reported craving. Functional connectomes derived from three guided imagery...
Much recent interest surrounds the use of action observation, which is observing another individual performing a motor task, in stroke rehabilitation, to promote recovery by engaging similar brain regions execution. This may be especially useful individuals with limited mobility. Here, we assess how cortical activity during observation affected and stroke-related deficits.We used functional MRI compare right left hand right-handed nondisabled participants who were before hemisphere stroke....
Tobacco use is responsible for the death of about 1 in 10 individuals worldwide. Mindfulness training has shown preliminary efficacy as a behavioral treatment smoking cessation. Recent advances mobile health suggest advantages to smartphone-based cessation including mindfulness training. This study evaluates smartphone app-based program improving rates at 6-months follow-up.A two-group parallel-randomized clinical trial with allocation concealment will be conducted. Group assignment...
Abstract Loving kindness is a form of meditation involving directed well‐wishing, typically supported by the silent repetition phrases such as “may all beings be happy,” to foster feeling selfless love. Here we used functional magnetic resonance imaging assess neural substrate loving in experienced meditators and novices. We first assessed group differences blood oxygen level‐dependent ( BOLD ) signal during meditation. next relatively novel approach, intrinsic connectivity distribution...
Abstract While reducing the burden of brain disorders remains a top priority organizations like World Health Organization and National Institutes (BRAIN, 2013), development novel, safe effective treatments for has been slow. In this paper, we describe state science an emerging technology, real time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) neurofeedback, in clinical neurotherapeutics. We review scientific potential rtfMRI outline research strategies to optimize application neurofeedback...
Importance The US has implemented several regulatory measures to govern the sale and marketing of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). A warning statement requirement became effective in September 2018, minimum legal age for tobacco sales was raised 21 years (Tobacco Act [T21]) December 2019, a January 2020 enforcement policy limited cartridge-based ENDS only menthol flavors. Objective To track presence statement, youth appeals, flavor cues advertisements 3 brands with authorization...