Advanced interventions for self-regulation and neuroplasticity

A variety of interventions have shown strong potential for enhancing self-regulation and fostering neuroplasticity. These interventions include neurofeedback, neuromodulation, virtual reality, mental imagery, and music-based approaches. They have demonstrated significant promise in modulating neural and cognitive processes, thus facilitating adaptive responses to various stressors and challenges. Understanding the efficacy, mechanisms, and potential applications of these interventions is crucial for promoting mental well-being and regulating nervous system functions.

In response to the prevalent reliance on practitioners and pharmaceuticals for alleviating physical and emotional distress, this Research Topic aims to explore alternative approaches to enhancing well-being while mitigating the risks of dependency and addiction to pharmaceutical drugs. Recent interventions that mediate functional connectivity changes between brain networks have shown promise in fostering resilience and reducing reliance on external aids. By investigating interventions that create or enhance pathway connectivity, this research seeks to provide sustainable methods for independent self-regulation. The goal is to contribute to the growing literature on interventions that facilitate enduring changes in brain function, offering potential avenues for individuals to cultivate resilience and manage distress autonomously.

The scope of this Research Topic encompasses a range of cutting-edge methodologies aimed at transforming both subjective experiences and nervous system dynamics to foster self-regulatory strategies. We are interested in a variety of manuscript types, including Original Research, Reviews, Methods, Perspectives, and Case Studies.
Authors are invited to submit research that prioritizes interventions designed to facilitate autonomous self-regulation, with or without the aid of training, digital tools, or technological support. The ultimate goal is to advance the understanding and implementation of strategies for autonomous well-being management.

Contributors are encouraged to address the following themes:
• The role of neurofeedback and neuromodulation in enhancing self-regulation
• Virtual reality applications for emotional and cognitive training
• The impact of mental imagery on neuroplasticity
• Music-based interventions and their effect on neural processes
• Alternative interventions for reducing dependence on pharmaceuticals.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Emotion Regulation Pain Regulation Neuroplasticity Neurofeedback Neuromodulation Virtual Reality Music Therapy

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.