UGUniversity of Georgia · Psychology
Emotion Regulation and Cognitive Training Lab
Gregory P Strauss · Athens, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Gregory P. Strauss's lab at the University of Georgia focuses on understanding and improving emotion regulation in individuals with psychotic disorders. They are investigating whether a novel cognitive training program, delivered through a smartphone app, can enhance brain function and alleviate difficulties with managing emotions. Their work aims to create a more effective and accessible treatment for mental health challenges associated with these disorders.
emotion regulationpsychotic disorderscognitive trainingprefrontal cortexsmartphone interventionclinical outcomes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of an emotional working memory training program for improving emotion regulation in psychotic disorders.
AIM 02Determine the optimal treatment modality and duration for cognitive training through smartphone delivery.
AIM 03Assess the relationship between prefrontal cortex activation and real-world emotion regulation abilities.
AIM 04Conduct a randomized controlled trial to confirm findings from initial studies on cognitive training outcomes.
AIM 05Inform future precision medicine approaches for targeting interventions to individuals most likely to benefit.
Skills the Lab Values
computerized cognitive trainingrandomized controlled trialsneuroimaging techniquesemotion regulation assessmentecological momentary assessmentdata analysisapp developmentclinical protocol designgroup therapy techniques
Output against the department
Publications352top 11% of dept.33rd of 296
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Citations12ktop 22% of dept.66th of 296
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