Matison McCool

Matison McCool is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico affiliated with the Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA) and BEACH Lab. Their work focuses on integrating wearable sensor technology with behavioral interventions for substance use disorders.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• MA in Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
• BS in Psychology, University of Texas at Dallas

Research interests include:

• Real-time physiological monitoring for treatment optimization
• Mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP)
• Advanced quantitative methods in behavioral research
• Self-regulation mechanisms during recovery
• Machine learning applications in psychophysiology
• Individualized harm reduction strategies

Their publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining:

• Wearable sensor technology (ECG/PPG) for stress measurement
• Multilevel modeling of daily behavior patterns
• DBT skills in substance use reduction
• Contextual analysis of cannabis consumption
• Longitudinal adherence metrics in recovery programs

Laboratory Affiliation: Active member of the BEACH Lab at UNM, developing adaptive interventions for substance use disorders.