Publications

  1. Felder, J. N., Mirchandaney, R., Manber, R., Cuneo, J., Krystal, A., Solomon, N., Janette, S., Zhang, L., Moran, P., Mashash, M., Epel, E., & Hecht, F. M. (2024). Feasibility and Acceptability of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Prenatal Sleep Classes for Poor Prenatal Sleep Quality: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Behavioral sleep medicine, 1–15. Advance online publication.
  2. McClelland, B., Ponting, C., Levy, C., Mah, R., Moran, P., Sobhani, N.C., Felder, J.N. (2024) Viewpoint: Challenges and strategies for engaging participants in video-conferencing appointments. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 137.
  3. Felder, J.N., Mirchandaney, R., Harrison, J., Manber, R., Cuneo, J., Krystal, A., Epel, E., & Hecht, F. (2022). Examining experiences of poor sleep during pregnancy: A qualitative study to inform the development of a prenatal sleep intervention. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 
  4. Felder, J.N., Epel, E.S., Neuhaus, J., Krystal, A.D., & Prather, A.A. (2022). Randomized controlled trial of digital cognitive behavior therapy for prenatal insomnia symptoms: Effects on postpartum insomnia and mental health. SLEEP, 45.

Editorial: Kalmbach, D.A. (2022). The emerging role of prenatal insomnia therapy in the prevention of perinatal depression and anxiety. SLEEP, zsac029.

  1. Parks, A., Duffecy, J., McCabe, J., Breman, R. Milgrom, J., Hirshler, Y., Gemmill, A., Segre, L., Felder, J.N., & Uscher-Pines, L. (Accepted). Lessons learned recruiting and retaining pregnant and postpartum individuals in digital trials. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting.
  2. Karesek, D.K., … Felder, J.N., et al. (2021). The association of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy with preterm birth: A retrospective cohort study in California. The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, 2, 100027.
  3. Bandoli, G., Jelliffe-Pawlowski, L., Schumacher, B.T., Baer, R.J., Felder, J.N., Fuchs, J.D., Karasek, D., Oltman, S., Rand, L., Steuer-Muller, M., Marienfeld, C. (2021). Cannabis-related diagnosis in pregnancy and adverse maternal and infant outcomes. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
  4. Felder, J.N., Epel, E., Coccia, M., Cordeiro, A., Laraia, B., Adler, N., Coleman-Phox, K., & Bush, N. (2020). Prenatal maternal objective and subjective stress exposures and rapid infant weight gain. Journal of Pediatrics, 222, 45-51.
  5. Felder, J.N., Epel, E.S., Neuhaus, J., Krystal, A.D., & Prather, A.A. (2020). Efficacy of digital cognitive behavior therapy for the treatment of insomnia symptoms among pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry, 77 (5), 484-492.
  6. Segal, Z.V., Dimidjian, S., Beck, A., Boggs, J.M., Vanderkruik, R., Metcalf, C.A., Gallop, R., Felder, J.N., Levy, J. (2020). Outcomes of online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for patients with residual depressive symptoms: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry, 77 (6), 563-573.
  7. Felder, J.N., Hartman, A.R., Epel, E.S., & Prather A.A. (2020). Pregnant patient perceptions of provider detection and treatment of insomnia. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 18 (6), 787-796.
  8. Pantell, M.S., Baer, R.J., Torres, J., Felder, J.N., et al. (2019). Associations between unstable housing, obstetric outcomes, and perinatal health care utilization. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM, 1 (4).
  9. Felder, J.N., Roubinov, D., Bush, N., Coleman-Phox, K., Vieten, C., Laraia, B., Adler, N., & Epel, E. (2018).  Effect of prenatal mindfulness training on depressive symptom severity through 18-months postpartum: A latent class analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74, 1117-1125.
  10. Roubinov, D., Felder, J.N., Vieten, C., Coleman-Phox, K., Laraia, B., Adler, N., Wilson, L., Epel, E., & Bush, N. (2018). Prenatal mindfulness, maternal depressive symptoms, and infant healthcare utilization. General Hospital Psychiatry, 53, 82-83.
  11. Felder, J.N., Epel, E., Lewis, J.B., Cunningham, S., Tobin, J.N., Schindler Rising, S., Thomas, M., & Ickovics, J.R. (2017). Depressive symptoms and gestational length among pregnant adolescents: Cluster randomized control trial of CenteringPregnancy Plus group prenatal care. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 85, 574-584.
  12. Felder, J.N., Baer, R.J., Rand, L., Jelliffe-Pawlowski, L.L., & Prather, A.A. (2017).  Sleep disorder diagnosis during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 130, 573-581.
  13. Felder, J.N., Banchefsky, S., Park, B., & Dimidjian, S. (2017).  Public attitudes about and warmth towards depressed perinatal women and men. Psychiatric Services, 68, 796-802.
  14. Felder, J.N., Epel, E.S., Coccia, M., Puterman, E., Prather, A.A. (2017).  Effects of daily maladaptive coping on nightly sleep in mothers. Psychology and Health. Advance online publication.
  15. Kleiber, B.V., Felder, J.N., Ashby, B., Scott, S., Dean, J., & Dimidjian, S. (2017). Treating depression among adolescent perinatal women with a dialectical behavior therapy informed skills group. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 24, 416-427.
  16. Felder, J.N., Laraia, B., Coleman-Phox, K., Bush, N., Suresh, M., Thomas, M., Adler, N., Epel, E., & Prather, A. (2017). Poor sleep quality, psychological distress, and the buffering effect of mindfulness training during pregnancy. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 16, 611-624.
  17. Felder, J.N., Segal, Z., Beck, A., Sherwood, N.E., Goodman, S., Boggs, J., Lemon, E., & Dimidjian, S. (2017). An open trial of web-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for perinatal women at risk for depressive relapse.  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 24, 26-37.
  18. Dimidjian, S., Arch, J., Schneider, R., Desormeau, P., Felder, J.N., & Segal, Z.V. (2016).  Considering meaning, meta-analysis, and metaphor: A systematic review and critical examination of “third wave” cognitive and behavioral therapies. Behavior Therapy, 47, 886-905.
  19. Felder, J.N., Lemon, E., Shea, K., Kripke, K., & Dimidjian, S. (2016). Role of Self-compassion in psychological well-being among perinatal women. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 19, 687-690.
  20. Dimidjian, S., Goodman, S.H., Felder, J.N., Gallop, R., Brown, A., & Beck, A.  (2016). Staying well during pregnancy and the postpartum: A pilot randomized trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for the prevention of depressive relapse/recurrence. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 84, 134-145.
  21. Dimidjian, S., Goodman, S.H., Felder, J.N., Gallop, R., Brown, A., & Beck, A.  (2015). An open trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for the prevention of perinatal depressive relapse/recurrence. Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 18, 85-94.
  22. Dimidjian, S., Beck, A., Felder, J.N., Boggs, J., Gallop, R., & Segal, Z., (2014). Web-based mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for reducing residual depressive symptoms:  An open trial and quasi-experimental comparison to propensity score matched controls.  Behaviour Research and Therapy, 63, 83-89.
  23. Felder, J.N., Dimidjian, S., & Segal, Z. (2014).  Mindful Mood Balance: A case report of web-based treatment of residual depressive symptoms. The Permanente Journal, 18, 58-62. 
  24. Boggs JM, Beck A, Felder JN, Dimidjian S, Metcalf CA, Segal ZV. (2014).  Web-based intervention in mindfulness meditation for reducing residual depressive symptoms and relapse prophylaxis: a qualitative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16.
  25. Felder, J.N., Smoski, M.J., Kozink, R.V., Froeliger, B., McClernon, J., Bizzell, J., Petty, C., & Dichter, G.S. (2012). Neural mechanisms of subclinical depressive symptoms in women: A pilot functional brain imaging study. BMC Psychiatry, 12.
  26. Dichter, G.S., Felder, J.N., Green, S.R., Rittenberg, A.M., Sasson, N.J. & Bodfish, J. (2012). Reward circuitry function in autism spectrum disorders. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 7, 160-172.
  27. Dichter, G.S., Felder, J.N., & Smoski, M.S.  (2010).  The effects of brief behavioral activation therapy for depression on cognitive control in affective contexts: An fMRI investigation. Journal of Affective Disorders, 126, 236-244.
  28. Dichter, G.S., Sikich, L., Mahorney, S., Felder, J.N., Lam, K., Turner-Brown, L., & Bodfish, J.  (2010). fMRI tracks reductions in repetitive behaviors in autism: two case studies. Neurocase, 16, 307-316.
  29. Dichter, G.S., Felder, J.N., & Bodfish, J.W.  (2009). Autism is characterized by dorsal cingulate hyperactivation during social target detection. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 4, 215-226.
  30. Dichter, G.S., Felder, J.N., Petty, C., Bizzell, J., Ernst, M., & Smoski, M.J.  (2009).  The effects of psychotherapy on neural responses to rewards in major depression. Biological Psychiatry, 66, 886-897. 
  31. Dichter, G.S., Felder, J.N., & Smoski, M.J. (2009).  Affective context interferes with cognitive control in unipolar depression: an fMRI investigation. Journal of Affective Disorders, 114, 131-142.
  32. Dichter, G.S., Bodfish, J., Felder, J.N., Sikich, L., & Belger, A. (2009). Mapping social target detection with fMRI. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 4, 59-69.
  33. Smoski, M.J., Felder, J., Bizzell, J., Green, S.R., Ernst, M., Lynch, T.R., & Dichter, G.S.  (2009). FMRI of alterations in reward selection, anticipation, and feedback in major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 118, 69-78. 
  34. Smith, M.A., Greene, J.L., Lyle, M.A., Iordanou, J.C., & Felder, J.N. (2009).  The effects of repeated opioid administration on locomotor activity: 1. Role of an opioid’s relative selectivity at mu and kappa receptors.  Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 330, 468-475.
  35. Smith, M.A., Greene, J.L., Felder, J.N., Iordanou, J.C., Lyle, M.A., & Walker, K.L. (2009).  The effects of repeated opioid administration on locomotor activity: II. Cross-sensitization to cocaine.  Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 330, 476-486.