Understanding the Mechanisms Behind Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders, yet it remains underutilized (Pittig, Kotter, & Hoyer, 2019). Some patients may find it too intimidating while clinicians...
Exploring Decision Making in People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people (Remmerswaal et al., 2016). Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education...
Resilience in Black Americans Spans Multiple Levels of Support
In the town that Olutosin Adesogan grew up in, disparities were on full display. On one side of Main Street, a plethora of parks, doctors’ offices, grocery stores. On the other, concrete and convenience stores reigned supreme. “You can really...
Heart Rates and Step Counts: A Novel Approach to Eating Disorder Care
What potential do everyday devices, like smartwatches, have in transforming the management and treatment of eating disorders? In this episode, Under the Cortex explores how commonly used technology, such as heart rate monitors and step counters, can be used to...
Midlife-Onset Alcohol Dependence: Causes and Consequences
What drives the onset of alcohol dependence in midlife? How does it present unique challenges, and what strategies can help when it disrupts the lives of individuals and their families? In this episode of Under the Cortex, host Özge Gürcanlı...