BRAIN-MAP Lab
Behavioral Research and Integrative Neuroscience – Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Dr. Michael Gawrysiak
Department of Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
About Us
Welcome to the BRAIN-MAP Lab, a team of undergraduate and graduate students led by principal investigator Dr. Michael Gawrysiak.
Our research program is primarily focused on the following areas:
1. Risk and resilience factors related to emotion dysregulation
2. Behavioral interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders (SUD), and depression
3. Mindfulness as a treatment target to ameliorate suffering and promote a more meaningful and healthier lifestyle
What is mindfulness?
Practicing mindfulness means intentionally paying attention to the present moment while adopting an attitude of acceptance and nonjudgment.