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Steven M. Silverstein

2 papers in the library · 23 citations · publishing 2022

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Mental and physical training with meditation and aerobic exercise improved mental health and well-being in teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience August 23, 2022 Docia Demmin, Steven M. Silverstein, Tracey J. Shors 22 citations

Teachers face significant stressors in relation to their work, placing them at increased risk for burnout and attrition. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about additional challenges, resulting in an even greater burden. Thus, strategies for reducing stress that can be delivered virtually are likely to benefit this population. Mental and Physical (MAP) Training combines meditation with aerobic...

Resistance to depth inversion illusions: A biosignature of psychosis with potential utility for monitoring positive symptom emergence and remission in schizophrenia

Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatry March 26, 2022 Samantha I. Fradkin, Steven M. Silverstein 1 citation

The predictive coding theory of psychosis posits that individuals with schizophrenia demonstrate abnormalities in the strength of top-down modulation (based on prior experience) of sensory signals. Evidence suggests that difficulty perceiving depth inversion illusions (DIIs) (i.e., more accurate perception of stimuli under conditions in which control subjects perceive these illusions) may...