The Neuroscience of the Unconscious @ Mind Science

How do conscious impulses, thoughts, or desires become unconscious, and how do unconscious impulses become conscious? How can decisions and behaviors be influenced by stimuli processed outside of awareness, and how are people able to override their unconscious drives by force of will?

Dr. Berlin conducts research to better understand the neural basis of impulsivity, compulsivity, and emotion with the goal of more targeted treatment. She employs neuroimaging and neuropsychological and psychopharmacological testing of brain lesion and compulsive, impulsive, and personality disorder patients.  She is also interested in the neural basis of consciousness and dynamic unconscious processes. Dr. Berlin has conducted clinical research at hospitals in both the US and UK including Bellevue Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry in London.