By participating in research you can:
- Be involved in innovative programs
- Help increase knowledge and understanding of anxiety, depression, and related issues
- Help improve management and treatment options
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Intrusive Thoughts
Posted 16 August 2010.
Maya Light from Swinburne University is investigating whether people who have competing views about themselves (i.e., have high levels of self-ambivalence), tend to view their own negative thoughts as more self-descriptive, than people who have clearer views of self (i.e., have low self-ambivalence).
During this study we will ask you to complete several questionnaires that measure self-ambivalence, beliefs, obsessional characteristics and mood states. You will be invited to write down one negative thought that you have experienced recently. You will also be invited to complete the questionnaires again in six months time. Each assessment takes up to 40 minutes.
All participants will go into the draw to win one of two $50 gift vouchers (e-vouchers that can be redeemed at numerous stores e.g. Angus and Robertson, Darell Lea, Big W, perfume.com.au, wishlist.com.au) after the survey is completed.
All information collected will be securely stored and de-identified so all participant's answers remain anonymous and confidential. All data will be entered into a statistical database without reference to individual participants. Being in this study is voluntary and you may withdraw from the study at any time.
If you would like to participate in this online survey please go to www.intrusivethoughts.net .
Contact:
Maya Light
Email: mlight@swin.edu.au
Supervisor: Dr. Sunil Bhar
Swinburne University
Email:
sbhar@swin.edu.au
OCD and Depression
Posted 19 February 2010.
RMIT University are seeking individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with and without symptoms of depression. This study is investigating the experiences of individuals with obsessive and compulsive symptoms. It will examine the cognitive and behavioural processes involved in the presence of depression in the context of OCD
We are interested in people who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and are 18 years and over.
As a participant you will be required to complete an online questionnaire. Alternatively, a questionnaire booklet can be sent out to you by the researcher. The questionnaire contains questions about you obsessive and compulsive symptoms, avoidance behaviours, participation in everyday activities and psychological wellbeing. It will take around 30 minutes to complete.
By participating in this study you will be providing important information that will help us better understand OCD and the experiences of individuals with obsessive and compulsive symptoms.
If you are interested in taking part in this study or you would like more information regarding this research please go to the RMIT website or contact the researcher directly.
Contact:
Sarah Basile
RMIT University
Ph: 0401 793 992
Email: mailto:sarah.basile@student.rmit.edu.au
Supervisor: Dr. Keong Yap
Deakin Family Options
Posted 19 December 2009.
A team of researchers from Deakin University are conducting a trial of psychological therapies, funded by beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
As part of the trial, free psychological treatments are being offered to youth (aged 12 – 26) with depression, anxiety issues, or drug and alcohol problems. Parent/s of young people with these issues are also invited to take part.
Two kinds of psychological treatment programs are being compared in the trial, each lasting for around 12 weeks. One option is a one-on-one treatment program being offered for the young person with a trained youth counsellor. The other option is a parent/family program for the relatives of youth facing these issues.
The programs are being offered to eligible families in 2010, in Melbourne (at Drummond Street Relationships Centre in Carlton) and Geelong (at JIGSAW Young Persons Metal Health Service). In order to be eligible, participating youth and/or families must complete assessments at the start, end, and six months after treatment. This allows the researchers to determine the impact of the treatments on youth and families.
Contact:
- Melanie or Catherine in Geelong on 5227 8415
- Grabielle Connell or Olivia Morrow in Melbourne on 9663 6733
- Email: familyoptions@deakin.edu.au
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How do you manage your emotions?
Posted 14 December 2009.Elodie O’Connor from Deakin University is conducting a research project under the supervision of Associate Professor Petra Staiger as part of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Her study involves completing an anonymous questionnaire with questions on emotion regulation, personality, and anxiety. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and your responses will be anonymous. If you are over the age of 18, she would greatly appreciate your involvement in this study. However, your participation in this study is voluntary. Please note that completion of the questionnaire is an indication of your consent to participate in this study. As this study is anonymous, please do not provide any identifying information.
If you would like to participate, an online questionnaire can be found at:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/psychology/research/elodie
Alternately, you can contact Elodie at
elodie@deakin.edu.au, if you would prefer a paper copy of the questionnaire that you can complete and post back to her. Thank you for your help; your time is very much appreciated.
Contact:
Elodie O'Connor, Deakin University
Email: elodie@deakin.edu.au
Anxiety and Risk-taking
Posted 2nd October 2009.
Researchers in the field of Clinical Psychology at UNSW are seeking individuals over the age of 27 who have been diagnosed with an ANXIETY DISORDER to participate in an online/telephone study of personality and risk-taking. This study involves an initial telephone interview followed by an online survey and computer task. It should not take more than 40-50 minutes in total. Participants will receive $20 (via PayPal) and will be entered into a prize draw for $100.
Participants must:
- Have a clinical (or suspected) diagnosis of one or more Anxiety Disorders
- Be fluent in written and spoken English
- Be over 27 years of age
- Have access to the internet
Contact:
Carolyn Lorian, University of New South Wales
Email:mailto:clorian@psy.unsw.edu.au
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Disordered eating, generalised anxiety and obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Posted 3rd July 2009.
This study is concerned with the developmental, self and cognitive factors associated with disordered eating, generalised anxiety and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. As a research participant, you will be required to complete a number of questionnaires in your own time on the internet by following this link. You have the option to save your responses and continue at another time, maintaining full confidentiality.
The questions refer to self-beliefs, memory, child and adult relationships, eating behaviours, obsessive-compulsive and generalised anxiety thoughts and symptoms. There are no right or wrong answers. This will provide you with the opportunity to participate in a psychological study.
Researchers: Angelique Brown, Stella Chaviaras & Shary Tan
Supervisors: Richard Moulding & Maja Nedeljkovic
Participants Required: 156 Males/Females
Participation Time: Approximately 70 mins (Max of 90 mins)
Contact:
If you have any concerns, please contact: angeliquebrown@groupwise.swin.edu.au
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Volunteers required for Forgiveness research
Updated 20th February 2009.
Has someone ever lied to you? Betrayed you? Broken your trust? Acted unfairly or selfishly? Broken up with you? If so, and you are over 18 years of age, male or female, we want to hear from you. The 40 minute online questionnaire covers a series of questions relating to how you have felt, thought and acted in response to a particularly hurtful or unfair incident that you have experienced in the past. All the information provided in the questionnaire will be kept completely confidential and you will be free to withdraw at any time during or after the study within one month of completing it.
Contact:
Linda Blatt, LaTrobe University
Email: ljblatt@students.latrobe.edu.au
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La Trobe University - Worry and Anxiety Disorders
Updated 13th February 2009.
If you have Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and are interested in helping researchers better understand your disorder, you are invited to register for a doctoral research study conducted by La Trobe University. We require that you are aged 18 years or older and have a primary diagnosis of GAD (as assessed by a psychologist). The complete protocol will take no longer than 1.5 hours of your time.
All participants will not only receive a $20 Coles Myer gift voucher when they attend their session, but they will also be placed in a draw for a raffle prize worth $100.
If you are eligible and interested in taking part in this project or would like further information regarding this research study please contact the principal investigator directly.
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Contact:
Elizabeth Walkenhorst (Chief Investigator)
Doctoral Student of Clinical Neuropsychology
School of Psychological Science, La Trobe University
Ph: 0414 518 569
Email: ewalkenhorst@students.latrobe.edu.au