Our Research

Brain and Behavior

Drawing from values of organization and synthesis, our studies on brain and behavior focus on structural and functional changes in the brain in the context of substance use and/or mental health difficulties.

Digital Mental Health

Digital mental health is taking off. How do we create strong evidence-based interventions online and make sure they work? How is the therapeutic landscape changes with digital mental health options?

Internet Gaming

It is important to look at both the risk factors for gaming and the resilience factors that gaming provides. Working with colleagues from different areas of the globe, this research explores risk and resilience factors in Internet gaming and the rise of Gaming Disorder.

Substance Use and Addiction

We explore how addiction can alter our brain and our behavior. Addiction looks different for people across the lifespan, from college students to older adults.