About Us
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Research Hub (MDRH) is an academic website dedicated to the scientific study of maladaptive daydreaming and related immersive forms of daydreaming.
Originally established in 2017 as the International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research (ICMDR), the website now serves primarily as a curated repository of information, publications, assessment instruments, media coverage, and other resources relevant to the field.
The site is managed by Professor Eli Somer and Dr. Oren Herscu, and is intended to support researchers, clinicians, students, affected individuals, family members, and others seeking reliable information about maladaptive daydreaming.
Although the website grew out of an informal international research network, it is no longer presented as a formal consortium or membership organization. Its current purpose is to make scientific knowledge and validated resources on maladaptive daydreaming more accessible to the professional community and the public.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote reliable scientific knowledge on maladaptive daydreaming (MD) and related immersive forms of daydreaming. The Maladaptive Daydreaming Research Hub serves as a curated source of research, assessment instruments, and other resources for those interested in the developmental trajectories, phenomenology, psychopathology, brain function, and treatment of MD.
The website also supports the study of immersive daydreaming, the non-pathological form of absorptive daydreaming, including its psychological and neurocognitive features.
Ultimately, the Hub aims to improve recognition of MD among mental health professionals, researchers, students, affected individuals, families, and the broader public. By making scientific knowledge and validated resources more accessible, we hope to contribute to better understanding, assessment, and care for people who struggle with MD.
