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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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arrow_red.gif The body as a voice: A biopsychosocial understanding of self-harm
Posted 23 December 2011
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Researchers from Victoria University are inviting anyone over 18 years of age to take part in this study, which aims to generate an understanding of self-harm within a subclinical population. Specifically, this study aims to explore what personal, psychological, social and relationship factors influence the commencement of self-harming behaviours.

This study will recruit three groups, those who self-harm (or have a history of self-harm), those who do not self-harm, and those who treat individuals who self-harm (Mental Health Practitioner Survey). This anonymous online survey involves completing a questionnaire that should take approximately 25 minutes to one hour to complete.

Participation in this research is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time. Your survey responses will be completely anonymous and you will not be asked to provide your name, or any identifying information at any point in the survey.

On completion of the survey, you will have the choice of entering the draw to win one of 50 online iTunes vouchers valued at AUD$20 each.



Researchers involved in the study:
  • Dr Karen Hallam
  • Associate Professor Adrian Fisher
  • Madeline Wishart





arrow_red.gif OCD, Panic Disorder and Fears
Posted 5 December 2011

You are invited to take part in research being conducted by staff and students on Deakin University.  This research aims to examine the cognitive and problem solving abilities of people with anxiety disorders.  We are also interested in finding out about what people find helpful in enabling them to cope with their anxiety disorder and what they find difficult in daily life due to these conditions.

You are eligible to participate in the research if you:
  • are 18 years and over
  • Have a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Panic Disorder
  • OR believe you suffer from a fear of spiders, dogs, heights or enclosed spaces
Participants who choose to be involved in this project will be provided with a questionnaire package to be completed independently. The questionnaires in this package will ask you to provide information relating to your mental health and how it impacts on your life. Following this, you will meet with one of the trained researcher from the School of Psychology for approximately 90 minutes where you will be asked to complete six tasks that assess your ability to pay attention to certain stimuli, your ability to solve problems and aspects of your memory.  This will occur at Deakin University Geelong or Burwood, or in your home if preferable to you.

Participants' time and any inconvenience caused by participating in this study will be acknowledged with a $15 Coles/Myer gift voucher.

If you are interested in participating in this research or would like further information, please click this link or contact:

Emma Gould, Lecturer, School of Psychology, Deakin University

Phone:  03 5227 8492
Email:  emma.gould@deakin.edu.au





arrow_red.gif Do you live with someone suffering from OCD?

Posted 10 October 2011


Would you be willing to share your experiences to help develop a support program for family members and carers living with someone suffering from OCD?

Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology seek volunteers to participate in an interview of people (including spouses, parents, siblings, children, partners or carers) who live or support someone suffering with OCD.  If you are over 18 years of age, and the person with an OCD diagnosis is over 18 and you are willing to be interviewed either in person or by phone on your experiences of living with someone with OCD please contact:

Samantha Beeken:

Phone: 0457 116 037
Email:  SBEEKEN@groupwise.swin.edu.au.




arrow_red.gif Are you experiencing Depression?

Posted 15 August 2011


This study is being conducted by Theresa Marasco and Anne Graham from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Victoria University.

If you are:
  • Aged Between 25 and 40, and
  • Currently receiving help for Depression…
 
You are invited to participate in a research study looking at how depression may be related to our:

  • Experiences of relationships
  • Experiences of intimacy
  • Feelings of dependence and independence 

Help us contribute to the body of knowledge about Depression by completing some confidential questionnaires…

What will I be asked to do? If you give your consent to participate in this study, you will be involved in completing five questionnaires;

  • Background Questionnaire
  • Adult Attachment Questionnaire
  • The Miller Social Intimacy Scale
  • The Personal Style Inventory
  • Beck Depression Inventory
   
It will take approximately 35 to 45 minutes to complete all the questionnaires. You are not required to provide your name or any other personal information; your identity will remain anonymous. As a token of appreciation for your time, you will go into the draw to win a $50 Coles / Myer Voucher.
 
For more information feel free to contact:

Theresa Marasco, Doctor of Psychology candidate.
Phone: 0402 317 533





arrow_red.gif Free online therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posted 5 June 2011


Do you have symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Participants required for study of online therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder.  Researchers at Swinburne’s Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre and the National e-Therapy Centre are looking for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to take part in a study investigating our online treatment for OCD.

To be eligible you will need to be:

  • Aged 18 years and over
  • Residing in Australia
  • Experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder

You will receive free online access to our treatment for OCD and weekly email contact from a clinical psychologist.

To find out more, contact:

OCD STOP! CLINICAL TRIAL
Sam Mancuso
Phone: (03) 9214 4628
Email: semancuso@swin.edu.au








arrow_red.gif Can the herbal medicine KAVA reduce your stress and anxiety?

Posted 7 March 2011

Are you suffering from high levels of stress or anxiety? Are you experiencing Generalised Anxiety Disorder or feel frequently anxious with regard to many areas of your life? 

We are seeking participants for a study investigating the effects of the natural medicine KAVA, which may be effective in reducing feelings of stress and anxiety in people.

To participate in the Kava Anxiety-Lowering Medication (KALM) Project you must be:

  • Aged 18-65 years
  • Experiencing chronic moderate or high levels of anxiety
  • Not currently taking medications such as antidepressants or benzodiazepines (e.g. valium)
  • Not having regular high alcohol/substance use
  • Have fluent written and spoken English
  • Willing to come in for six testing sessions at the Swinburne University Hawthorn campus, over a two-month period.

You will be reimbursed $100 at the end of the trial.
This study is being conducted by The Brain & Psychological Sciences Research Centre (BPsyC) at Swinburne University of Technology.

Link to more details.

To find out more please contact:

Tasha Wahid Research Co-ordinator (KALM PROJECT)
Phone: (03) 9214 4924
Mobile: 0413502068
Email:  zwahid@groupwise.swin.edu.au




arrow_red.gif Intrusive Thoughts

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


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