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Participants needed for a study examining the effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia with individuals who have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) The PTSD Research Program at the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center is currently recruiting participants for an 8 session CBT treatment study for insomnia with individuals who have symptoms of PTSD. This National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study conducted by Thomas C. Neylan, M.D., director of the PTSD program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, is looking for civilians and veterans ages 18-65 that are experiencing sleep disturbances, symptoms of PTSD and are currently taking a prescription medication for mood and/or are enrolled in therapy. The goal of the study is to examine if this non-medication treatment will be helpful in improving sleep with individuals who have PTSD. Insomnia is one of the most common complaints of individuals seeking treatment for PTSD. The PTSD Research Program feels it incredibly important to find effective treatments for insomnia due its prevalence and impact on functioning with individuals who also have PTSD.STANFORD STUDY OF MOMS AND DAUGHTERS: Stanford University Psychologists are studying mothers who have experienced clinically significant depression and their 9- to 15-year-old daughters in order to gain a better understanding of risk for depression. Mothers and daughters come to Stanford University for up to three sessions, each lasting between 3 and 4 hours. During these sessions, mothers and daughters participate in interviews, complete questionnaires, complete game-like computer activities, and have discussions with each other. In addition, some mothers and daughters will be able to participate in an fMRI brain scan; each participant will receive a picture of her brain. We pay $40 per hour to the mother-daughter pair. If you would like more information about this study, please call (650) 723-0804 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it STANFORD STUDY OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Stanford University Psychologists are studying why people with clinically significant depression or anxiety often exhibit difficulties in their processing of emotional information, particularly when they are in the midst of a depressive or anxious episode. Eligible participants come to Stanford to complete a two-hour session that involves an interview and some questionnaires. We then usually invite participants back for additional sessions in which they complete computer activities and possibly have their breathing rate and heart beat monitored. Many participants will also have the opportunity to have an fMRI brain scan and receive a picture of their brain. We pay each participant $25 per hour. If you would like more information about this study, please call (650) 723-0804 or email
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Subjects are needed for a UC Davis study that seeks to advance the understanding of the physiological causes of panic disorder. The study, supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health and led by Richard Maddock, UC Davis professor of psychiatry, will study brain function in patients with a history of panic disorder who are currently in remission from the condition. To qualify for the study, patients must be between 18 and 55, have a history of panic disorder, and have been free of panic attacks for at least 3 months. Participants will receive a diagnostic interview and a brain scan study. These procedures can be completed during a single visit to the medical center. Participants will be paid $45 for their participation. About one in 40 Americans suffer from severe panic attacks that occur for no obvious reason. Symptoms include intense anxiety, difficult breathing, a pounding heart, dizziness, nausea, sweating and chest pain. To enroll in the study, call Dr. Maddock at (916) 734-3286. Treatment Study for Social Anxiety at Stanford UniversityPlease rate how much you have been bothered the items below during the PAST WEEK on a scale of 0 to 4. 0=not at all bothered 1=a little bit bothered 2=somewhat bothered 3=very much bothered 4=extremely bothered _____1. Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears. _____2. Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people. _____3. I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention. If you scored a 5 or above, you may benefit from our cognitive behavioral therapy or mindfulness meditation for social anxiety. The treatment study goal is to better understand the mechanisms of therapeutic change and its long-term impact in individuals who suffer from social anxiety. Therefore, as part of the therapy, we will conduct multiple assessments to measure cognitive, emotional and neural functioning (fMRI scan) before, after and for one year following treatment completion. This is an amazing opportunity to receive state of the art therapy for social anxiety and contribute to science's understanding of social anxiety and it's treatment to help future generations of individuals with social anxiety. We are seeking fluent English speaking, right handed, age 21-55 individuals who primarily have problems with social anxiety and are able to commute to Stanford University for therapy and assessments. If you would like more information or you have a referral, please view our website (http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~caan/) and call (650-723-5977) or email us ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) THANK YOU! Kelly Werner, PhD
Study of Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Participation includes pre, post, and follow-up assessments (interview, writing sample, questionnaires, computer tasks and functional brain imaging) in order to evaluate the effects of training in cognitive-behavioral skills. A full description of the studies we are conducting is accessible at http://www-psych.stanford.edu/~caan/index.html . You can contact us at the Department of Psychology at Stanford University by email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (650-723-5977).
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