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HERE ARE PUBLICATIONS, PATENTS AND ARTICLES

Russell, A. M., Acuff, S. F., Muench, F., & Bergman, B. G. (2025). Characterizing users of a mobile application for supporting a 30-day break from cannabis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Advanced online publication.

Morgenstern, J., Levak, S., Madden, S. P., Kuerbis, A., & Muench, F. (2025). Evaluating telehealth and text-based interventions for at-risk drinkers: A pilot study of feasibility and efficacy. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 209779.

O’Grady, M., Harrison, L., Suleiman, A., Hutchison, M., Kwon, N., Muench, F., et al. (2025). Text messaging interventions for unhealthy alcohol use in emergency departments: Mixed methods assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators. JMIR Formative Research, 9, e65187.

Chernick, R., Sy, A., Dauber, S., Vuolo, L., Allen, B., & Muench, F. (2025). Demographics and use of an addiction helpline for concerned significant others: Observational study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e55621.

Sleboda, P., Sobolev, M., Muench, F., Salvy, S. J., & Datta, G. D. (2025). Self-control, food choices, and affective well-being in daily life: An experience sampling study. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 48(3), 430–441.

Mohr, D. C., Silverman, A. L., Youn, S. J., Areán, P., Bertagnolli, A., Carl, J., Carlton, T., Muench, F., et al. (2025). Digital mental health treatment implementation playbook: Successful practices from implementation experiences in American healthcare organizations. Frontiers in Digital Health, 7, 1509387.

Muench, F., Madden, S. P., Oommen, S., Forthal, S., Srinagesh, A., Stadler, G., et al. (2024). Automated, tailored adaptive mobile messaging to reduce alcohol consumption in help-seeking adults: A randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 119(3):530-543

Ashur, O., Muench, F. & Baumel, A. (2024) Evaluating the Contribution of New Factors in the Assessment of eHealth Therapeutic Alliance. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 294–305.

Vadhan, N. P., Treloar Padovano, H., Muench, F. J., Levak, S., & Allen, N. (2024). Self-reported alcohol consumption during participation in a text messaging-based online drinking moderation platform. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 48(9), 1784-1794.

Morgenstern, J., Levak, S., Madden, S. P., Moon, K. C., Muench, F., Koroly, L., Bancroft, C., Grella, M., Romano, R. J., Katechia, M., & Sapra, M. (2024). Improving access and quality of behavioral health services for health care employees. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 66(7), e258-e265.

Hogue, A., Satcher, M. F., Drazdowski, T. K., Hagaman, A., Hibbard, P. F., Sheidow, A. J., Coetzer-Liversage, A., Mitchell, S. G., Watson, D. P., Wilson, K. J., Muench, F., Fishman, M., Wenzel, K., Castedo de Martell, S., & Stein, L. A. R. (2024). Linkage facilitation services for opioid use disorder: Taxonomy of facilitation practitioners, goals, and activities. Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 157, 209-217.

Baumel, A., Brandes, O., Brendryen, H., Muench, F., Kane, J. M., Saar, C. (2023). The impact of therapeutic persuasiveness on engagement and outcomes in unguided interventions: A randomized pilot trial of a digital parent training program for child behavior. Internet Interventions, 34, 100680.

Ashur, O., Muench, F., Baumel, A. (2023). Evaluating the Contribution of New Factors in the Assessment of eHealth Therapeutic Alliance. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, 1-12.

Srinagesh, A., Forthal, S., Madden, S. P., Stein, L. A. R., Muench, F. (2023). Impacts of COVID-19 on alcohol use among help-seeking adults. Advances in Drug and Alcohol Research, 3, 111-159.

O’Grady, M. A., Kapoor, S., Harrison, L., Kwon, N., Suleiman, A. O., Muench, F. (2022). Implementing a text-messaging intervention for unhealthy alcohol use in emergency departments: protocol for implementation strategy development and a pilot cluster randomized. Implementation Science Communications, 3(1), 1-11.

Kuerbis, A., Behrendt, S., Arora, V., Muench, F. (2022). Acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a text messaging intervention to reduce high-risk alcohol use among adults 50 and older: an exploratory study. Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 15(2), 100-118.

Sobolev M, Vitale R, Wen H, Kizer J, Leeman R, Pollak JP, Baumel A, Vadhan NP, Estrin D, Muench F.  (2021). The Digital Marshmallow Test (DMT) Diagnostic and Monitoring Mobile Health App for Impulsive Behavior: Development and Validation Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Jan 26;9(1):e27439. PMID: 33497353.

Wen, H., Sobolev, M., Vitale, R., Kizer, J., Pollak, J. P., Muench, F., & Estrin, D. (2021). mPulse Mobile Sensing Model for Passive Detection of Impulsive Behavior: Exploratory Prediction Study. JMIR Mental Health, 8(1), e25019.

Bagley, S. M., Ventura, A. S., Lasser, K. E., & Muench, F. (2021). Engaging the Family in the Care of Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders. Pediatrics, 147(Suppl 2), S215–S219.

Baumel, A., Mathur, N., & Pawar, A. & Muench, F. (2021). Psychosocial Interventions for Children With Externalized Behavior Problems: An Updated Meta-analysis of Moderator Effects. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 30. 10.1007/s10826-020-01863-6.

Baumel, A. & Muench, F. (2021). Effort-Optimized-Intervention Model: A Framework for Building and Analyzing Digital Interventions that Require Minimal Effort for Health-Related Gains. J Med Internet Res. 2021 Jan 16. doi: 10.2196/24905.

Baumel, A, Muench, F, Edan, S, Kane, JM. (2019). Objective user engagement with mental health apps: systematic search and panel-based usage analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(9), e14567.

Kuerbis, A. & Muench, F. (2019) An Exploratory Study of Participation in a Text Messaging Intervention to Reduce Hazardous Drinking by Adults 50 and Older, Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, 43, 77A.

Baumel, A, Baker, J, Birnbaum, ML, Christensen, H, De Choudhury, M, Mohr, DC, Muench, F, et al. (2018). Summary of key issues raised in the Technology for Early Awareness of Addiction and Mental Illness (TEAAM-I) Meeting. Psychiatric Services, 69(5), 590-592.

Kuerbis, A, Padovano, HT, Shao, S, Houser, J, Muench, FJ, & Morgenstern, J. (2018). Comparing daily drivers of problem drinking among older and younger adults: An electronic daily diary study using smartphones. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 183, 240-246.

Suffoletto B, Chung T, Muench F, Monti P, Clark DB (2018). A Text Message Intervention with Adaptive Goal Support to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Among Non-Treatment-Seeking Young Adults, Non-Randomized Clinical Trial with Voluntary Length of Enrollment, JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 6 (2).

Kuerbis, A., Padovano, H. T., Shao, S., Houser, J., Muench, F. J., & Morgenstern, J. (2018). Comparing daily drivers of problem drinking among older and younger adults: An electronic daily diary study using smartphones. Drug & Alcohol Dependence, 183, 240-246.

Sucala, M, Nilsen, W, & Muench, F. (2017). Building partnerships: a pilot study of stakeholders' attitudes on technology disruption in behavioral health delivery and research. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 7(4), 854-860.

Muench F., van Stolk-Cooke K, Kuerbis A, Stadler G, Baumel A, Shao S, et al. (2017). A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of Different Mobile Messaging Interventions for Problem Drinking Compared to Weekly Drink Tracking. PLoS ONE 12(2): e0167900. PMC5287456

Muench F. & Baumel A (2017), More Than a Text Message: Dismantling Digital Triggers to Curate Behavior Change in Patient-Centered Health Interventions, J Med Internet Res, 19(5):e147 PMC5466696

Pollak JP, Birnbaum ML, Choudhury T, Muench F, Rimmer G, (2017) Panel: Designing Studies for Feasibility Testing, Refinement and Validation of Digital Biomarkers Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Digital Biomarkers, 37-37.

Tofighi, B, Nicholson, J, McNeely, J; Muench, F., Lee, J, (2017) Mobile phone messaging for illicit drug and alcohol dependence: A systematic review of the literature, Drug & Alcohol Review,;36(4):477-491. PMID: 28474374

Baumel A, Faber K, Mathur N, Kane JM, Muench F. (2017) Enlight: A Comprehensive Quality and Therapeutic Potential Evaluation Tool for Mobile and Web-Based eHealth Interventions J Med Internet Research, 19(3):e82 PMCNA

Kuerbis, A., Hail, L., Moore, A. A., & Muench, F. (2017). A pilot study of online feedback for adult drinkers 50 and older: Feasibility, efficacy, and preferences for intervention. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 77, 126-132.

Kuerbis, A., van Stolk-Cooke, K., & Muench, F. (2017). An exploratory study of mobile messaging preferences by age: Middle-aged and older adults compared to younger adults. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 4, 2055668317733257.

Kuerbis, A., van Stolk-Cooke, K., & Muench, F. (2017). Characteristics of individuals seeking a text messaging intervention for problem drinking: Adults 51 and older versus middle-aged and younger adults. Mental Health and Addiction Research, 2(2), 1-6.

Kuerbis, A., Mulliken, A., Muench, F., Moore, A. A., & Gardner, D. (2017). Older adults and mobile technology: Toward a better understanding of utilization for applications to behavioral health. Mental Health and Addiction Research.

Sucala, M., Cuijpers, P., Muench, F., Cardoș, R., Sofelau, R., Dobrean, A., ... & David, D. (2017). Anxiety: There is an app for that. A systematic review of anxiety apps. Depression and Anxiety.

Baumel, A. & Muench, F. (2016). Heuristic evaluation of eHealth interventions: Establishing standards that relate to the therapeutic process perspective. Journal of Medical Internet Research: Mental Health, 3(1), E5.

Kuerbis, A., Muench, F., Lee, R., Pena, J., & Hail, L. (2016). An exploratory pilot study of mechanisms of action within normative feedback for adult drinkers. Peer J, 4, e2114.

Morgenstern, J., Kuerbis, A., Houser, J., Muench, F. J., Shao, S., & Treloar, H. (2016). Within-person associations between daily motivation and self-efficacy and drinking among problem drinkers in treatment. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 30(6), 630-638. doi: 10.1037/adb0000204

Hayes, M., van Stolk-Cooke, K., & Muench, F. (2015). Understanding Facebook use and the psychological effects of use across generations. Computers in Human Behavior, 49(2), 507-11.

Muench, F., Hayes, M., van Stolk-Cooke, K., Shao, S., & Kuerbis, A. (2015). The independent relationship between trouble controlling Facebook use, time spent on the site and distress. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 4(3), 163-69.

van Stolk-Cooke K, Hayes, M., Baumel, A., & Muench, F. (2015). Understanding text-based persuasion and support tactics of concerned significant others. PeerJ, 3(1), E1151.

Hall G., Neighbors, C., Iheoma, J., Dauber, S., Adams, M., Culleton, R., Muench, F., Borys, S., McDonald, R., & Morgenstern, J. (2014). Mobile opioid agonist treatment and public funding expands treatment for disenfranchised opioid-dependent individuals. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 46(1), 511-15.

Kuerbis, A., Armeli, S., Muench, F., & Morgenstern, J. (2014). Profiles of confidence and commitment to change as predictors of moderated drinking: A person-centered approach. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 28(4), 1065-76.

Morgenstern, J., Kuebis, A., & Muench, F. (2014). Using ecological momentary assessment to understand the mechanisms of effective alcohol treatments. Alcohol Research: Current Reviews, 36(1), 343-52.

Muench, F. (2014). The promises and pitfalls of integrating digital health technologies into alcohol treatment. Alcohol Research, Current Reviews, 36(1), 391-404.

Muench, F., van Stolk-Cooke, K., Kuerbis, A., Morgenstern, J., & Markle, K. (2014). Understanding mobile messaging preferences to inform development of goal-directed behavioral health interventions. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16(2), E14.

Brown, R. P., Gerbarg, P. L., & Muench, F. (2013). Breathing practices for treatment of psychiatric and stress-related medical conditions. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 36(1), 121-40.

Cullins, S. W., Gevirtz, R. N., Poeltler, D. M., Cousins L. M., Harpin, R., & Muench, F. (2013). An exploratory analysis of the utility of adding cardiorespiratory biofeedback in the standard care of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 38(3), 161-70.

Kuerbis, A., Armeli, S., Muench, F., & Morgenstern, J. (2013). Motivation and self-efficacy in the context of moderated drinking: Global self–report and ecological momentary assessment. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(4), 934-43.

Muench, F., Weiss, B., Kuebis, A., & Morgenstern, J. (2013). Developing a theory driven text messaging intervention for addiction care with user driven content. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(1), 315-21.

Schaumberg, S., Kuerbis, A., Morgenstern, J., & Muench, F. (2013). Attributions of change and self-efficacy in a randomized controlled trial of medication and psychotherapy for problem drinking. Behavior Therapy, 44(1), 88-99.

Aguilera, A. & Muench, F. (2012). There’s an app for that: Information technology applications for cognitive behavioral practitioners. The Behavior Therapist, 34(4), 65-74.

Blaine L., Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., & Parsons J. (2012). Exploring the role of child sexual abuse and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in gay and bisexual men reporting compulsive sexual behavior. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36(5), 413-22.

Morgenstern, J., Muench, F., Irwin, T., Parsons, J., Wainberg, M., Hollander, E., O’Leary, A., & Blaine, L. (2011). Non–paraphilic compulsive sexual behavior and psychiatric comorbidities in gay and bisexual men. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 18(2), 114-34.

Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Blaine L., & Irwin, T. (2011). Self–efficacy and attributions about change in persons attempting to reduce compulsive sexual behavior with medication vs. placebo. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 18(3), 232-42.

Hofmann, S. G., Schulz, A. M., Heering, S., Muench, F., & Bufka, L. F. (2010). Psychophysiological correlates of generalized anxiety disorder with or without comorbid depression. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 78(1), 35-41.

Prinsloo, G. E., Rauch, L., Lambert, L. I., Muench, F., Noakes, T. F., & Derman, W. (2010). The effect of short-duration heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback on cognitive performance during laboratory induced cognitive stress. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 25(5), 792-801.

Sherlin, L., Muench, F., & Wycoff, S. (2010). Respiratory sinus arrhythmia feedback impact in a stressed population demonstrated by standardized low resolution electromagnetic tomography. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 35(3), 219-28.

Sherlin, L., Gevirtz, R., & Muench, F. (2009). The effects of brief respiratory sinus arrhythmia training on anxiety and heart rate. International Journal of Stress Management, 16(3), 233-48.

Zucker, T. L., Samuelson, K. W., Muench, F., Greenberg, M. A., & Gevirtz, R. N. (2009). The effects of respiratory sinus arrhythmia biofeedback on heart rate variability and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: A pilot study. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 34(2), 135-43.

Morgenstern, J., Irwin, T. W., Wainberg, M. L., Parsons, J. T., Muench, F., & Bux Jr., D. A., (2007). A randomized controlled trial of goal choice interventions for alcohol use disorders among men who have sex with men. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 75(1), 72-84.

Sherlin, L., Gevirtz, R., Wyckoff, S., & Muench, F. (2009). Effects of respiratory sinus arrhythmia biofeedback versus passive biofeedback control. International Journal of Stress Management, 16(3), 233.

Muench, F. & Morgenstern, J. (2007). Reducing past harm appraisals during treatment predicts worse substance use outcome. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, 31(1), 67-70.

Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Irwin, T., Parsons, J., Wainberg, M., Hollander, E., & O’Leary, A. (2007). The consequences of compulsive sexual behavior. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 14(3), 207-20.

Parsons, J., Kelly, B., Bimbi, D., Muench, F., & Morgenstern, J. (2007). Accounting for the social triggers of sexual compulsivity. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 26(3), 5-16.

Morgenstern, J., Bux, D. A., Labouvie, E., Morgan, T., Blanchard, K. A., & Muench, F. (2003). Examining mechanisms of action in 12-step community outpatient treatment. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 72(3), 237-47.

Muench, F. & Parsons, J. T. (2004). Sexual compulsivity and HIV: Identification and treatment. Focus: A Guide to AIDS Research, 19(6), 1-5.

Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., & Parsons, J. (2006). Childhood sexual abuse and PTSD in MSM reporting compulsive sexual behavior. Journal of Sex Research, 43(1).

Muench, F., Tryon, W. W., Travaglini, L., & Morgenstern, J. (2006). Maintaining motivation using audio review. Journal of Substance Use, 11(3), 191-204.

Wainberg, M. L., Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Hollander, E., Irwin, T. W., Parsons, J. T., & O’Leary, A. (2006). A double-blind study of citalopram versus placebo in the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviors in gay and bisexual men. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 67(12), 1968-73.

Book Chapters

Muench, F., Vitale, R. & Potenza, M. (2020). Technology–based interventions for substance use and impulsivity. In M. Potenza, (Ed.), Technology Based Interventions for Mental Health. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Muench, F. & Kumar, D. (2017). Technology–based mindfulness and meditation interventions for psychiatric disorders. In P. Gerbarg & R. Brown, (Eds.), Complementary and Integrative Treatments in Psychiatric Practice. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association Press.

Campbell, A. N. C., Muench, F., & Nunes, E. V. (2014). Technology–based behavioral interventions for alcohol and drug use problems. In L. A. Marsch, S. E. Lord, & J. Dallery, (Eds.), Transforming Behavioral HealthCare with Technology: The State of the Science. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Patents & Inventions

Patent 17228227: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Systems, Devices, Components and Methods for Triggering or Inducing Resonance or High Amplitude Oscillations in a Cardiovascular System of a Patient, Publication Date: December 2, 2021

Patent 10765884: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Methods to Trigger High Amplitude Oscillations or Resonance in the Cardiovascular System of a Patient Using Electromagnetic Stimulation, Date of Patent: September 8, 2020

Patent 10632040: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Systems, Devices, Components and Methods for Triggering or Inducing Resonance or High Amplitude Oscillations in a Cardiovascular System of a Patient, Date of Patent: April 28, 2020

Patent 9943461: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Systems, Devices, Components and Methods for Triggering or Inducing Resonance or High Amplitude Oscillations in a Cardiovascular System of a Patient, Date of Patent: April 17, 2018

Patent 10098810: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Systems, Devices, Components and Methods for Triggering or Inducing Resonance or High Amplitude Oscillations in a Cardiovascular System of a Patient, Date of Patent: October 16, 2018

Patent 9610443: Frederick Muench & Steven G. Dean | Methods to Trigger High Amplitude Oscillations or Resonance in the Cardiovascular System of a Patient Using Electrical Stimulation, Date of Patent: April 4, 2017

Non-Peer Reviewed Articles & Blog Publications

Muench, F. (2010 - 2013). Technology and Mental Health Blog/ More than Tech Support, Psychology Today. Posts include: “Technology and Mental Health: Using Technology to Improve Our Lives”; “Self-Monitoring Made Easy”; “The Burden of Choice”; “Do We Tell Our Phones More than Our Therapists”; “The New Skinner Box”.

Morgenstern, J., Muench, F., Neighbors, C., & O’Grady, M. (2011). Screening and brief intervention integration manual. New York State Health Foundation.

Muench, F. (2011). Technology as a means to maintain patient motivation: Capturing critical moments in the change process through self-modeling. Behavioral Healthcare Magazine.

Muench, F. (2010). Not just any meeting. The Addiction Professional, 8(6), 22-24.

Muench, F. (2008). The StressEraser portable HRV biofeedback device: Background and research. Biofeedback Magazine, 36(1), 35-39.

Books

Muench, F. & Nemec, G. (2008). The official guide to dysfunctional parenting. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing.