Neural Correlates of Stress Reduction

Structural and Functional Mechanisms of Stress Reduction

This study will identify neural mechanisms associated with changes in emotion regulation following participation in stress reduction programs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-50 years of age
• Right-handed
• Stressed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lifetime history of schizophrenia or psychosis
• Psychiatric illness
• History of seizure or significant head trauma
• Use of psychotropic medications
• Metallic implants or devices contraindicating magnetic resonance imaging
• Claustrophobia
• Pregnancy