ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jeffrey H. Schwartz

So, Jeffrey H. Schwartz is a scientist who works with the brain. He studies how our brain works and how we can change the way we think and behave.

You know how you learn new things when you practice them? That's because your brain changes and gets better at that thing. Well, Dr. Schwartz found out that this same process can also help people who have problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

OCD is when someone has really strong unwanted thoughts or feelings that they can't control. Dr. Schwartz discovered that if people with OCD practice changing their thoughts and behaviors, it can actually change their brain in a good way and help them feel better.

He also came up with a technique called "self-directed neuroplasticity," which is a fancy way of saying that we can change how our brains work by paying attention and focusing our thoughts.

Overall, Dr. Schwartz is a cool scientist who helps people learn how to change their brains and improve their mental health.