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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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 website www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/OCDandDepression or contact the researcher directly.
Contact:
Sarah Basile
RMIT University
Ph: 0401 793 992
Email: 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: 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 DisordersUpdated 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
What's Really Eating You? Providing some Food for
ThoughtPosted 2nd October
2008.
The Division of Psychology at RMIT University and the School of
Psychological Science at La Trobe University are seeking all females aged 18
years and over to participate in a nation-wide research project. The study is
called ‘What’s Really Eating You’, and it is being conducted by Adrian Schembri
(a Doctoral student at RMIT University), in collaboration with Associate
Professor David Smith, Professor Susan Paxton, and Ms Trish Altieri. This
research is examining relationships between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and
Eating Disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Specifically, we
are looking at how different types of obsessions and rituals are associated with
concerns about eating, shape and weight, dietary restriction, and body checking
behaviours. We are also hoping to identify how often women in the community
maintain a fear of gaining weight or becoming overweight, and what factors
contribute to these fears.
To participate, all you have to do is fill in a questionnaire, which is
available online at: www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/whatsreallyeatingyou
You also have the option of completing a pen-and-paper version of the
questionnaire. If you would like to have a questionnaire sent out to you, or if
you have any questions about the study, please email Adrian Schembri at the
address below.
To find out more about the study, have a look at our flyer, or click here for some general information, or go straight to the
website.
Contact:
Adrian Schembri, RMIT
University
Email: adrian.schembri@student.rmit.edu.au
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Monash University:
Shyness & Social Phobia project
Posted
23rd May 2008.
Is shyness or social anxiety a problem for you? Do you
fear social situation such as meeting new people, speaking in public and going
to social events? The proposed study wants to explore the effects of a
potentially new treatment involving Oxytocin, on the brain’s response to fear
processing in patients with Generalised Social Anxiety Disorder (GSAD) also
known as Social Phobia (SP). Oxytocin is a neuropeptide which may play a new
role in the treatment for a range of psychiatric illnesses. The study will use
brain imaging involving functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
The study will recruit male participants with a
current primary diagnosis of Social Phobia, or those who feel they may suffer
from it. We can confirm a diagnosis under no costs. Participants are required
to also meet the following criteria:
- Right-handed
- Between ages of 18-55 years
- Non-smoking
- Medication free (no current medication for anxiety)
- No current drug/alcohol abuse.
The study consists of 3 sessions:
Session 1 – involves
both a physical health check and a psychiatric screen, to ensure you are
suitable to participate (1½-2 hr at Monash University, Clayton).
Sessions 2 and 3 – involves brain scanning (MRI), treatment
administration (Placebo and Oxytocin), and two computerised facial expression
tasks. These sessions will be separated by a minimum of 1 week (2 hr at Royal
Children’s Hospital, Parkville).
Contact:
Izelle Labuschagne
School of
Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, MONASH University
Ph: (03)
9594 5543
Email: Izelle.Labuschagne@med.monash.edu.au
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Swinburne University of
Technology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - internet treatment trial
Posted 9th April
2008.
Dr Britt Klein from Swinburne University of
Technology is seeking participants for an ONLINE research project.
The project is testing the effectiveness of an internet (online)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment program. The 10-week cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment program is delivered via the internet with
email support from a psychologist.
The main eligibility requirements are that you reside in
Australia, are aged
18 years or older, you have a primary diagnosis of PTSD
(as assessed by one of our psychologists), and you have an email address and
internet access.
Participation in the study involves no financial outlay on
your part.
The program can be found at: www.ptsd-online.org
Contact:
Dr Britt Klein at bklein@swin.edu.au
Co-Director,
Swin-PsyCHE e-Therapy Unit
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
Swinburne
University of Technology
Hawthorn, Victoria
PH. (03) 9214 8851
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