Common mental disorders (CMDs), such as depression and anxiety disorders, are prevalent worldwide and cause significant disability and burden. Despite evidence-based treatments, approximately 50 of individuals receiving either psychotherapy or pharma
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Impulsivity is a behavioral defect where an action is taken hastily without foresight, often unnecessarily risky and inappropriate. This tendency is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as addiction, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Ultra-high-risk (UHR) states for psychosis are individuals with decline in cognitive and social functioning, typically beginning in early adolescence. 30-40% of UHR individuals may develop full-blown psychosis within 24 to 36 months. There is no esta
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Humans have a remarkable capacity for learning and improving actions based on error, with errors driving learning being sensory prediction errors and task performance errors. The mechanisms that trigger these errors remain controversial. A series of
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
The proposal explores the concept of dreams among the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on their psychological interpretation and their connection to social behavior. The research will be based on fieldwork in the Nyishi areas, where the tr
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
The idea that language influences perceptual processes has been a controversial topic in cognitive neuroscience for decades. Early theories assumed that perceptual processes were not affected by the linguistic abilities of the individual. But, cross-
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder that affects patients with impulsivity and impaired decision-making. Traditional treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhib
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
The project aims to explore the use of Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) derived signatures for different types of Concentrative and Mindfulness meditation practices. The study will employ Artificial Intelli
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Major depression is a prevalent psychiatric disorder affecting 3-5 of the global population, with 30-50 patients clinically improving it. However, recurrence or progression is common in this disabling condition. This research proposal aims to explore
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
Socio-communication deficits are a significant concern in individuals with unipolar depression, bipolar depression, and schizophrenia, as they impair daily communication and contribute to mental health issues like psychosis or depression. However, th
Section: Cognitive Sciences and Psychology (Research Project)
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