State and Trait Anxiety Reactions to Threats (START)
In the State and Trait Anxiety Reactions to Threats (START) study, we are interested in understanding how the brain reacts to worry and learns over time. First, you’ll fill out a brief (~ 5 minutes) questionnaire online about your current and past mental health symptoms, experiences with worry, and ways that you respond to worry. If eligible, you will then be invited to visit our lab to fill out some surveys and complete a series of computerized tasks while we record the electrical activity in your brain with a completely non-invasive EEG cap. It is important to note that during some of these tasks, you may be briefly exposed to loud noises, shocks, and images of different emotional content. If you are interested in participating, we invite you to sign up via SONA. Sign up now on SONA! Study name 24S51
In the State and Trait Anxiety Reactions to Threats (START) study, we are interested in understanding how the brain reacts to worry and learns over time. First, you’ll fill out a brief (~ 5 minutes) questionnaire online about your current and past mental health symptoms, experiences with worry, and ways that you respond to worry. If eligible, you will then be invited to visit our lab to fill out some surveys and complete a series of computerized tasks while we record the electrical activity in your brain with a completely non-invasive EEG cap. It is important to note that during some of these tasks, you may be briefly exposed to loud noises, shocks, and images of different emotional content. If you are interested in participating, we invite you to sign up via SONA. Sign up now on SONA! Study name 24S51
Time course of APproach and Avoidance in Suicidality (TAPAS)
In our Time course of APproach and Avoidance in Suicidality (TAPAS) study, we are interested in understanding coping mechanisms and what triggers suicidal behaviors. In essence, what takes a suicidal thought and transforms it into suicidal action? First, we would like to hold an EEG and interview session on two separate days in order to track brain activity and baseline thoughts and behaviors. Following this, you will be invited to participate in an EMA period for a month to track your mood and thoughts in real time, in a realistic setting. You will be compensated for the time spent assisting us with our research. If you are interested in our study, we’d like to invite you to take a brief prescreen survey to verify eligibility. For those who are considered eligible, we will provide you with more information, as the study sessions will go live soon!
In our Time course of APproach and Avoidance in Suicidality (TAPAS) study, we are interested in understanding coping mechanisms and what triggers suicidal behaviors. In essence, what takes a suicidal thought and transforms it into suicidal action? First, we would like to hold an EEG and interview session on two separate days in order to track brain activity and baseline thoughts and behaviors. Following this, you will be invited to participate in an EMA period for a month to track your mood and thoughts in real time, in a realistic setting. You will be compensated for the time spent assisting us with our research. If you are interested in our study, we’d like to invite you to take a brief prescreen survey to verify eligibility. For those who are considered eligible, we will provide you with more information, as the study sessions will go live soon!
Traumatic stress Risk factors And Daily Symptoms (TRiADS)
Although experiencing traumatic events is common, only a minority experience lasting symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, we seek to better understand neural mechanisms underlying PTSD symptomology, particularly why some individuals experience greater re-experiencing and engage in more avoidance behaviors in response to stress or trauma reminders. Participants will come into the lab for a variety of tasks indexing emotional responding, cognitive control, and decision making while we record the electrical brain activity using a safe and non-invasive method called electroencephalography (EEG). Participants will then complete an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) period where they will complete brief (2-3 minute) surveys on their smart phone 4 times per day for 14 days. Following this, participants will complete a clinical interview and self-report measures at a 3 month follow up appointment. During the follow up periods, we are examining the relationship between neurobehavioral mechanisms and real-world functioning. Coming soon!
Although experiencing traumatic events is common, only a minority experience lasting symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, we seek to better understand neural mechanisms underlying PTSD symptomology, particularly why some individuals experience greater re-experiencing and engage in more avoidance behaviors in response to stress or trauma reminders. Participants will come into the lab for a variety of tasks indexing emotional responding, cognitive control, and decision making while we record the electrical brain activity using a safe and non-invasive method called electroencephalography (EEG). Participants will then complete an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) period where they will complete brief (2-3 minute) surveys on their smart phone 4 times per day for 14 days. Following this, participants will complete a clinical interview and self-report measures at a 3 month follow up appointment. During the follow up periods, we are examining the relationship between neurobehavioral mechanisms and real-world functioning. Coming soon!
Fluctuations And Stability of Traumatic-stress (FAST)
In our Fluctuations and Stability of Traumatic Stress (FAST) study, we are seeking to understand how people process feelings of stress and trauma in their everyday lives. Additionally, we hope to discern what thoughts and behaviors contribute to the development and maintenance of PTSD. As part of this study, eligible participants will be asked to take part in an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) period over the course of four weeks, and this EMA consists of completing five brief surveys each day on your smartphone. After four weeks, you will be asked to complete a final questionnaire regarding your thoughts and feelings. You will be compensated for taking part in this study.
If you are interested in our research, we’d like to invite you to take a brief prescreen survey to verify eligibility. The study is currently hosted on Prolific and you can sign up now!
In our Fluctuations and Stability of Traumatic Stress (FAST) study, we are seeking to understand how people process feelings of stress and trauma in their everyday lives. Additionally, we hope to discern what thoughts and behaviors contribute to the development and maintenance of PTSD. As part of this study, eligible participants will be asked to take part in an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) period over the course of four weeks, and this EMA consists of completing five brief surveys each day on your smartphone. After four weeks, you will be asked to complete a final questionnaire regarding your thoughts and feelings. You will be compensated for taking part in this study.
If you are interested in our research, we’d like to invite you to take a brief prescreen survey to verify eligibility. The study is currently hosted on Prolific and you can sign up now!