APS

2024 APS Annual Convention

The Future of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation in Psychotherapy

Sunday, May 26, 2024 · San Francisco, CA

Oral · Biological/Neuroscience

This symposium explores how non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) could shape the future of psychotherapy. Four studies showcase diverse uses of NIBS: accelerating OCD treatment, enhancing hypnotizability, addressing treatment-resistant depression, and augmenting therapy to reduce Veteran suicide. The potential to improve existing therapies and tackle challenging barriers to treatment are discussed.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Afik FaermanChair
    Stanford University

Presentations

  1. Augmenting Established Therapies: OCD and the Promise of Combined TMS-CBTJennifer Lissemore
  2. Modulating Psychological Traits: Enhancing Responsiveness to Hypnosis with TMSAfik Faerman
  3. Bridging Research and Practice: Real-World Insights into NIBS for Treatment-Resistant DepressionMichelle Madore
  4. Tackling Critical Challenges: Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Veteran SuicideJennifer Primack, Noah Philip