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We’ve all probably heard that scrolling through social media (or Passive Social Media Use – PSMU) use is related to depression – but how? And does scrolling cause depression, or are depressed people more likely to scroll?  These questions are difficult to answer without examining in-the-moment data over time. Parsing the relationship between the two

When it comes to Jenn Veilleux’s research, you might want to hold your breath. That’s because if you are a participant in one of Jenn’s research studies you might be tested on this feat. Breath-holding is a test used to examine distress tolerance – one’s ability to withstand uncomfortable negative emotions or physical sensations. Distress

In the past, treatment of self-criticism was limited to therapy sessions or short interventions within a lab. However, Michael and his team wondered if these short sessions were sufficient. Would it be more beneficial to have more consistent reminders – especially if they were within real life? His lab created LifePaks that delivered ACT and