Browsing by Subject "meditation"

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    Anxiety Disorders
    (2009-09-18) Au, Vincent
    There exists effective complementary and alternative treatments to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Studies have shown that a large percentage of people decide to self-treat their anxiety before seeking a physician’s assistance. Thus, studies are needed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of complementary and alternative therapies of GAD. Several studies have shown that effective treatments of GAD include kava, relaxation training, acupuncture, meditation, and autogenic training. Studies have also shown that complementary therapies are effective for more specific anxiety disorders, such a panic disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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    How to Use Brains and Computers to Enhance Brain Computer Interfacing
    (2020-11) Stieger, James
    Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are assistive devices that provide individuals with paralysis access to the world. Through decoding brain data in real-time, BCIs can translate user intent into actionable commands that can control computer cursors, wheelchairs, and robotic arms. However, many individuals struggle to learn how to control these devices. In this investigation, we explore two methods to improve brain computer interface performance. First, mind-body awareness training was shown to enhance BCI skill through increasing control over alpha band EEG power during rest. Next, deep learning methods were shown to increase the BCI classification accuracy and highlight the merit of EEG with full scalp coverage. In conclusion, we were able to demonstrate BCI performance can be improved through both behavioral and computational methods, which may increase the effectiveness of BCI in the large population who could benefit from alternatives to direct motor control.
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    The Millennial Student: A Strategy for Improved Wellness
    (2013-01-14) Layer, Rhonda
    This thesis explores the idea that a significant number of globally connected Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000), more than previous generations, engage in compulsive behaviors around the use of social media Internet websites and mobile phones and in greater numbers suffer from inattentiveness, social disconnection, depression and anxiety. Meditation can mitigate the effects of addictive use of technology by bringing Millennials back to present moment awareness and attentiveness, decrease the need for their compulsive use of social media via the Internet, as well as alleviate the physiological effects of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness and meditation may encourage Millennials to develop the face-to-face social skills necessary for meaningful social, educational and professional connections.