The Anxiety Research Center is currently engaged in studies to improve treatment outcomes for depression, anxiety disorders, and non-suicidal self-injury. We also conduct studies comparing the general population to treatment-seeking individuals which opens participation guidelines to a wider population.
The links in the descriptions provide more information on each of the studies, as well as contact information for study staff working on each project. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about the possibility of becoming a study participant. We offer monetary compensation and/or free-of-charge treatments.
The links in the descriptions provide more information on each of the studies, as well as contact information for study staff working on each project. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about the possibility of becoming a study participant. We offer monetary compensation and/or free-of-charge treatments.
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Treatment Study for Anxiety and Depression
Gait Parameters & Risk for Depression Acceptance Therapy for High-Risk Pregnancies Self-Report Correlates of the RDoC Negative Valence Systems Domain Constructs Dismantling the effects of cortisol on decision making in police officers |
The Treatment for Anxiety and Depression (TAD) study is NIMH-funded, multisite study (with Michelle Craske at UCLA) designed to examine which individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress are more likely to benefit from two different versions of therapy. Each of these therapies include components and therapeutic strategies that have been demonstrated to be effective for these problem areas. One therapy focuses on enhancing and increasing positive coping and life strategies, whereas the other therapy focuses on decreasing or eradicating negative coping and life strategies. Both versions involve examining thoughts, modifying behaviors, and focusing on breathing. If you are interested in participating, please click here to complete a survey that will help us decide if you will be a good fit for this study. This study seeks to examine the relation between psychomotor changes, particularly in terms of a person’s walking style (or gait), and symptoms of depression and other emotions across a period of time. Individuals in the study will fill out a series of questionnaires about current symptoms, complete an in-lab walking task, and take part in an experience-sampling protocol. For study related questions, please call 214-768-1767 or email divyak@smu.edu Pregnancy is assumed to be a joyful period in a woman’s life; however, it can often be accompanied by physical complications that can leave the mother feeling anxious, depressed and overwhelmed. Acceptance therapy provides a promising approach to reducing symptoms of distress by cultivating skills intended to increase acceptance of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences. The goal of the study is to test the efficacy of a brief acceptance therapy on coping skills and psychological outcomes for women with high-risk pregnancies. For study-related questions, please call 214-768-1768 or email Natalie Tunnell at ntunnell@smu.edu. If you are interested in participating, follow this link for the initial survey. The overall purpose of this study is to examine the associations between commonly-used measures of behaviors, cognitions, and mental health. In particular, the study aims to examine the way that these measures overlap with or reflect constructs such as fear, anxiety, sustained distress, and loss. Improved understanding of these relations will help to tailor treatment efforts aimed at improving psychological health. For study-related questions, please call 214-768-1768 or email ahasratian@smu.edu Recent media reports and demonstrations in the US on perceived, undue police violence have placed heavy attention on decision-making in police officers in their line of duty. Despite the exposure to high levels of work-related stress and the potential for long-term negative effects on well-being, there is only limited research on the effects of acute stress and social support on functioning and decision making in this population. The overall goal is to examine effects of acute stress and social support on functioning and decision making in police officers. For study-related questions, please call 214-768-1768 or email Andres Roque at andresr@smu.edu |