UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Psychology
Mobile Health and Meditation Lab
Simon B Goldberg · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Simon B Goldberg's research focuses on improving mental health through mobile health technologies, specifically by optimizing a meditation app designed for people experiencing depression and anxiety. His lab explores how to enhance user engagement and effectiveness of digital interventions by incorporating support from instructors and digital reminders. The goal is to make these tools more accessible and impactful for individuals needing mental health support.
mobile healthmeditation appsdepressionanxietydigital interventionsuser engagementmental health technologytherapeutic alliancerandomized trials
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate the effects of introductory coaching and digital prompts on psychological distress in users of the meditation app.
AIM 02Identify baseline characteristics that moderate the effectiveness of app features for different users.
AIM 03Investigate the impact of daily digital prompts on immediate psychological distress and app engagement.
AIM 04Explore mediating factors that link instructor support and app engagement to improvements in mental health.
Skills the Lab Values
user experience researchapp developmentdata analysisrandomized controlled trialspsychometricsprogram evaluationdigital prompt designquantitative research methodscoaching strategies
Output against the department
Publications253top 22% of dept.64th of 296
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Citations11ktop 27% of dept.79th of 296
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