Showing posts with label Participate in Research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Participate in Research. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SOCIAL ANXIETY IN A CONNECTED WORLD - RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
ONLINE DEPRESSION THERAPY PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
An RMIT University study is looking for participants to help test an online group therapy program to treat depression.
Around one million Australian adults live with depression each year, but fewer than half will seek medical treatment.
Although online one-on-one therapy programs exist, this study represents the first time structured group therapy for depression has been conducted via the internet.
Ms Arrow said the online program aimed to decrease depression and increase quality of life for participants.
"Social isolation can have a big impact on people suffering depression," she said.
"By encouraging participants to talk about their experiences with their peers, we can re-engage them with the community and reduce their isolation."
Ms Arrow said online interventions could promote access to psychological care in rural and remote regions, with those based in cities almost twice as likely to access care as those in remote areas.
She is looking to recruit Australian-based adults suffering depression to take part in a nine-week trial of the MoodGroup program.
Participants will be required to meet online for two hours each week and complete homework tasks lasting around two hours.
Discussion groups will include eight participants and will be monitored by provisional clinical psychologists.
To take part in the study, participants will need to have access to the internet and complete an online survey to determine suitability.
Anyone interested in contributing to this study can find out more by visiting the MoodGroup program web page or by calling (03) 9925 7776.
The project is supervised by Associate Professor Andrea Chester and Dr Keong Yap.
For interviews: Kerry Arrow, 0452 466 448.
For general media enquiries: Alan Gill, RMIT Science, Engineering and Health Communications, (03) 9925 9772 or 0419 591 102.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE!
Cognitive predictors of panic related symptoms in a non-clinical sample.
Deakin University is conducting research
to examine factors associated with the development of panic symptoms and coping
strategies people use to deal with these symptoms. Research shows that anxiety sensitivity (fear
about the consequences of anxiety-related symptoms) plays an important role in
the development of panic attacks and is also related to the development of
panic disorder. Many people experience panic symptoms or panic attacks but do
not develop panic disorder. Therefore, it is important to gain a better
understanding of the factors that are related to high levels of anxiety
sensitivity. This is likely to provide information about factors that may increase
the risk of developing panic attacks or panic disorder.
The
research is being conducted by Dr Ciaran Pier and Urszula Bobrowski as part of
her Honours in Psychology research project. We are looking for anyone aged 18
and over to complete an anonymous online questionnaire which takes approx.
15-30 minutes. These
questionnaires are designed to assess your experiences of anxiety and panic,
your interpretation of panic symptoms, and your coping strategies for dealing
with anxiety. The
study has ethical approval from Deakin
University's Human
Research Ethics Committee (project ID: 2012-121). Participation is completely
voluntary.
You can learn more about the survey by reading the
plain language statement by clicking on the link below. If you are interested
in participating you can begin the questionnaire.
For any further information please contact Urszula:
ujb@deakin.edu.au.
Thank you, your time is greatly appreciated.
Thank you, your time is greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Ciaran Pier and Urszula Bobrowski
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Want to assist in Research?
Want to assist in research by completing a survey? If yes, read the below information:-
Our survey is centered on positive psychological factors which may act as resilient factors to depression. Particularly we are looking at optimism, goal setting, and self-efficacy to assess if they act as protective factors to depressive symptoms. We are doing it in an online form and participation is of course completely voluntary and anonymous. Further information about the study is provided in a plain language statement which can be found on the first page of the survey.
Below are the links to our study. I have included two surveys which are identical apart from the order of scales as a way of counterbalancing. This is just to ensure that the order of the scales doesn’t affect the data we obtain. People who volunteer to participate simply click on one of the two links and follow the prompts. It only takes on average 15 minutes to complete.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)
Thursday 1st March 2012
Thursday the 1st of March 2012 is international Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD). It is a day when we attempt to raise awareness about self-injury, break down stereotypes and debunk the many myths surrounding self-injury. In a show of support for SIAD, people are encouraged to wear orange ribbons, wristbands or beaded bracelets.
I just want to cut! AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!! I want to scream, S C R E A M! S C R E A M! #*%@?! But I can’t scream, nope. I can’t even yell. Mum (or worse Dad) would come running in asking “what’s wrong? Are you OK?” No one understands. They just don’t get it. How can I explain it, when I don’t even understand. There’s nothing REALLY wrong. I just can’t seem to sort out all these thoughts. RRRRRRR! My head hurts, it’s too much, my head just feels all tangled up. I feel all tangled up. I try to distract myself by watching TV, but I just can’t concentrate. I want to cut! It is the only thing that will make me feel better, the only thing that will help, the only thing that will stop all these thoughts and feelings. I don’t want to do it. It’s like an addiction. It’s all I can think about, because I know it will instantly calm me down. My friends seem to cope with stuff ok, worse stuff even, why can’t I? What’s wrong with me? Why do I need to cut myself to feel better?
Many of us cope with our problems in ways that are risky or harmful to ourselves. Some drink or eat too much, smoke or drive too fast, gamble or make ourselves sick though overwork and stress. Self-injury, although more shocking, is very like these more socially acceptable forms of self-harm. Like drinking or over-exercising, hurting oneself sometimes provides an escape from intolerable emotional pain.
Self-injury may be viewed as a maladaptive way of coping. It is typically not a failed suicide attempt. This is an important distinction because self-injury (particularly cutting) is often misunderstood as a failed attempt to kill oneself. However, self-injury rarely results in suicide. Whilst self-injury appears dangerous and destructive, it can actually be conceptualised as an attempt at self-healing or self-preservation.
Many adolescents experiment with self-injury and it is much more common than most people think. This is because self-injury is typically a very personal act conducted in private. It is not a manipulative or attention seeking behaviour. Individuals who self-injure often go to great lengths to hide their behaviour from family and friends, rarely disclosing their behaviour to others, or seeking psychological help or medical attention for their self-harm. Consequently, no one really knows how many people in our community are engaging in self-harm. Self-injury is not specific to any particular subcultures (e.g. Emo, Goth); people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual preferences, and educational levels engage in self-harm.
Some people may self-harm just once or twice. For others it can become a habitual response to any overwhelming situation. They might self-harm several times per day during difficult periods in their life. Therefore, it is important that the issue is addressed immediately. If you have been self-harming, please seek support and advice from your general practitioner who can refer you to a psychologist who can help. If you suspect a friend or family member has been self-harming, try to be supportive whilst not making any assumptions about why they are self-harming or what they need. It is important that you do not force them to stop self-harming before they have developed other ways of successfully coping with their emotional distress. Gently recommend they speak to a mental health professional about their self-harm.
Madeline Wishart
PhD Student at Victoria University
Madeline Wishart is a PhD student in the School of Psychology at Victoria University investigating why people initially start self-harming; her research is entitled The Body as a Voice: A Biopsychosocial Understanding of Self-Harm. The study is supervised by Associate Professor Adrian Fisher and Dr. Karen Hallam. Anyone over 18 years of age is invited to take part in this online 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.
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.
For further information please go to:
Survey link: http://vuaehd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OqtDc4F9baTotm
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thebodyasavoice
Email: madeline.wishart@live.vu.edu.au
Thursday the 1st of March 2012 is international Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD). It is a day when we attempt to raise awareness about self-injury, break down stereotypes and debunk the many myths surrounding self-injury. In a show of support for SIAD, people are encouraged to wear orange ribbons, wristbands or beaded bracelets.
I just want to cut! AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!! I want to scream, S C R E A M! S C R E A M! #*%@?! But I can’t scream, nope. I can’t even yell. Mum (or worse Dad) would come running in asking “what’s wrong? Are you OK?” No one understands. They just don’t get it. How can I explain it, when I don’t even understand. There’s nothing REALLY wrong. I just can’t seem to sort out all these thoughts. RRRRRRR! My head hurts, it’s too much, my head just feels all tangled up. I feel all tangled up. I try to distract myself by watching TV, but I just can’t concentrate. I want to cut! It is the only thing that will make me feel better, the only thing that will help, the only thing that will stop all these thoughts and feelings. I don’t want to do it. It’s like an addiction. It’s all I can think about, because I know it will instantly calm me down. My friends seem to cope with stuff ok, worse stuff even, why can’t I? What’s wrong with me? Why do I need to cut myself to feel better?
Many of us cope with our problems in ways that are risky or harmful to ourselves. Some drink or eat too much, smoke or drive too fast, gamble or make ourselves sick though overwork and stress. Self-injury, although more shocking, is very like these more socially acceptable forms of self-harm. Like drinking or over-exercising, hurting oneself sometimes provides an escape from intolerable emotional pain.
Self-injury may be viewed as a maladaptive way of coping. It is typically not a failed suicide attempt. This is an important distinction because self-injury (particularly cutting) is often misunderstood as a failed attempt to kill oneself. However, self-injury rarely results in suicide. Whilst self-injury appears dangerous and destructive, it can actually be conceptualised as an attempt at self-healing or self-preservation.
Many adolescents experiment with self-injury and it is much more common than most people think. This is because self-injury is typically a very personal act conducted in private. It is not a manipulative or attention seeking behaviour. Individuals who self-injure often go to great lengths to hide their behaviour from family and friends, rarely disclosing their behaviour to others, or seeking psychological help or medical attention for their self-harm. Consequently, no one really knows how many people in our community are engaging in self-harm. Self-injury is not specific to any particular subcultures (e.g. Emo, Goth); people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, religions, sexual preferences, and educational levels engage in self-harm.
Some people may self-harm just once or twice. For others it can become a habitual response to any overwhelming situation. They might self-harm several times per day during difficult periods in their life. Therefore, it is important that the issue is addressed immediately. If you have been self-harming, please seek support and advice from your general practitioner who can refer you to a psychologist who can help. If you suspect a friend or family member has been self-harming, try to be supportive whilst not making any assumptions about why they are self-harming or what they need. It is important that you do not force them to stop self-harming before they have developed other ways of successfully coping with their emotional distress. Gently recommend they speak to a mental health professional about their self-harm.
Madeline Wishart
PhD Student at Victoria University
Madeline Wishart is a PhD student in the School of Psychology at Victoria University investigating why people initially start self-harming; her research is entitled The Body as a Voice: A Biopsychosocial Understanding of Self-Harm. The study is supervised by Associate Professor Adrian Fisher and Dr. Karen Hallam. Anyone over 18 years of age is invited to take part in this online 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.
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.
For further information please go to:
Survey link: http://vuaehd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OqtDc4F9baTotm
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thebodyasavoice
Email: madeline.wishart@live.vu.edu.au
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Participate in Research!
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
CONSENT INFORMATION STATEMENT
Title: Obsessive compulsive disorder: attachment and beliefs about the self.
Investigators
Dr Richard Moulding, Supervisor
Jude Allamby, Student Investigator
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterised by the repeated occurrence of intrusive thoughts and by compulsive actions. The purpose of the current study is to extend research into the current models of OCD through asking about beliefs about self and relationships.
Please note we are seeking people without a diagnosis of OCD to do this research. If you have OCD you are free to continue although you may find some questions to be confronting.
Participation in this research involves completing an anonymous survey. The survey involves a series of questions about yourself in relation to others and some demographic details. It should take around 30 minutes to complete. Please note that some questions about sensitive topics will be asked in this study. If you are uncomfortable with this you may wish not to participate (e.g., symptoms of depression and OCD, experiences of close relationships, and views you have about yourself).
If you decide to participate in this research, please complete the anonymous online survey. It is important that you understand that your participation in this study must be voluntary. You are free to discontinue participation at any time.
The results of this study will form the basis for the thesis of the student investigator. It may also be published in an academic journal or presented at academic conferences. Only grouped results would be published and no individual’s responses would be identifiable. Data for this study will be securely stored for a period of seven years before being destroyed.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact:
Dr Richard Moulding, Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, (03) 9214 4686, rmoulding@swin.edu.au.
If you experience any discomfort that you would like to discuss with a counsellor, possible services include:
Swinburne Student Services, Hawthorn campus, phone: 9214 8025
Swinburne Student Services, Lilydale campus, phone: 9215 7101
Swinburne Psychology Clinic, phone: 9214 8653
Lifeline, 13 11 14.
This project has been approved by or on behalf of Swinburne’s Human Research Ethics Committee (SUHREC) in line with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this project, you can contact:
Research Ethics Officer, Swinburne Research (H68),
Swinburne University of Technology, P O Box 218, HAWTHORN VIC 3122.
Tel (03) 9214 5218 or +61 3 9214 5218 or resethics@swin.edu.au
Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
CONSENT INFORMATION STATEMENT
Title: Obsessive compulsive disorder: attachment and beliefs about the self.
Investigators
Dr Richard Moulding, Supervisor
Jude Allamby, Student Investigator
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterised by the repeated occurrence of intrusive thoughts and by compulsive actions. The purpose of the current study is to extend research into the current models of OCD through asking about beliefs about self and relationships.
Please note we are seeking people without a diagnosis of OCD to do this research. If you have OCD you are free to continue although you may find some questions to be confronting.
Participation in this research involves completing an anonymous survey. The survey involves a series of questions about yourself in relation to others and some demographic details. It should take around 30 minutes to complete. Please note that some questions about sensitive topics will be asked in this study. If you are uncomfortable with this you may wish not to participate (e.g., symptoms of depression and OCD, experiences of close relationships, and views you have about yourself).
If you decide to participate in this research, please complete the anonymous online survey. It is important that you understand that your participation in this study must be voluntary. You are free to discontinue participation at any time.
The results of this study will form the basis for the thesis of the student investigator. It may also be published in an academic journal or presented at academic conferences. Only grouped results would be published and no individual’s responses would be identifiable. Data for this study will be securely stored for a period of seven years before being destroyed.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact:
Dr Richard Moulding, Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology, (03) 9214 4686, rmoulding@swin.edu.au.
If you experience any discomfort that you would like to discuss with a counsellor, possible services include:
Swinburne Student Services, Hawthorn campus, phone: 9214 8025
Swinburne Student Services, Lilydale campus, phone: 9215 7101
Swinburne Psychology Clinic, phone: 9214 8653
Lifeline, 13 11 14.
This project has been approved by or on behalf of Swinburne’s Human Research Ethics Committee (SUHREC) in line with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this project, you can contact:
Research Ethics Officer, Swinburne Research (H68),
Swinburne University of Technology, P O Box 218, HAWTHORN VIC 3122.
Tel (03) 9214 5218 or +61 3 9214 5218 or resethics@swin.edu.au
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Do you live with someone suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for volunteers to participate in an interview of people who live with or support someone suffering from OCD.
If you and the person with OCD are over the age of 18 and you are willing to be interviewed either in person or over the phone, please contact Samantha on 0457 116 037 or at SBEEKEN@groupwise.swin.edu.au.
If you and the person with OCD are over the age of 18 and you are willing to be interviewed either in person or over the phone, please contact Samantha on 0457 116 037 or at SBEEKEN@groupwise.swin.edu.au.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Online Treatment For OCD
Swinburne University researchers have been trialing an online treatment option for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with initial findings indicating that it could be successful in helping to manage symptoms.
"The online treatment will potentially make a huge difference for people in remote or rural areas, who have limited access to psychological services," said Professor Michael Kyrios who is leading the study.
The initial trial is now being followed by a larger study which will provide participants with access to free online treatment that is supported by therapists.
If you are over 18 year of age and are interested in participating you can contact Sam Mancuso on (03) 9214 4628 or via email: semancuso@swin.edu.au
For more information visit Anxiety Online
"The online treatment will potentially make a huge difference for people in remote or rural areas, who have limited access to psychological services," said Professor Michael Kyrios who is leading the study.
The initial trial is now being followed by a larger study which will provide participants with access to free online treatment that is supported by therapists.
If you are over 18 year of age and are interested in participating you can contact Sam Mancuso on (03) 9214 4628 or via email: semancuso@swin.edu.au
For more information visit Anxiety Online
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Participate in Research!
Are you experiencing depression?
http://www.adavic.org.au/files/cms/Research/2011/depression_research_marasco_VUT_aug2011.pdf
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
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
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Looking for Research Participants!
Social Anxiety and Substance Use
Swinburne University is seeking individuals who experience anxiety in social situations for a study which is investigating the relationship between social anxiety, personality, coping strategies, beliefs about the use of alcohol, and use of substances. We are interested in exploring why some people with social anxiety use alcohol or other substances whilst others don’t.
We are interested in people who experience anxiety in social situations who are 18 years old or older.
As a participant you will be required to take part in a clinical interview (either in person or by phone) and to complete a questionnaire pack. Answering questions during the interview and completing the self-report questionnaire should take no more than 45 minutes in total.
If you are interested in being a part of this study, please contact Annette Raber (Associate Investigator) via email: annetteraber@gmail.com
or by phone: 0459 775 739.
If you have any questions or comments about the study, please forward them on to Annette Raber or Professor Michael Kyrios (Principal Investigator) via email: mkyrios@swin.edu.au
Swinburne University is seeking individuals who experience anxiety in social situations for a study which is investigating the relationship between social anxiety, personality, coping strategies, beliefs about the use of alcohol, and use of substances. We are interested in exploring why some people with social anxiety use alcohol or other substances whilst others don’t.
We are interested in people who experience anxiety in social situations who are 18 years old or older.
As a participant you will be required to take part in a clinical interview (either in person or by phone) and to complete a questionnaire pack. Answering questions during the interview and completing the self-report questionnaire should take no more than 45 minutes in total.
If you are interested in being a part of this study, please contact Annette Raber (Associate Investigator) via email: annetteraber@gmail.com
or by phone: 0459 775 739.
If you have any questions or comments about the study, please forward them on to Annette Raber or Professor Michael Kyrios (Principal Investigator) via email: mkyrios@swin.edu.au
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Participate in Research!
Having Panic Attacks?
If you're having panic attacks and are over 18, you may be eligible for cost-free treatment, provided online as part of a study being conducted by psychologists at Deakin University. Participation involves completing an interview, several questionnaires and working through an 8 week online cognitive-behaviour therapy program, with weekly support provided by a provisional psychologist.
For more details about the project: http://www.adavic.org.au/PG-resources-participate-in-research.aspx
Contact:
Mr Chris Trewavas, Candidate: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University
Phone: (03) 9251 7004
Email: cdt@deakin.edu.au
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Helen Mildred (helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au)
Supervisor: Professor Marita McCabe (marita.mccabe@deakin.edu.au)
If you're having panic attacks and are over 18, you may be eligible for cost-free treatment, provided online as part of a study being conducted by psychologists at Deakin University. Participation involves completing an interview, several questionnaires and working through an 8 week online cognitive-behaviour therapy program, with weekly support provided by a provisional psychologist.
For more details about the project: http://www.adavic.org.au/PG-resources-participate-in-research.aspx
Contact:
Mr Chris Trewavas, Candidate: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University
Phone: (03) 9251 7004
Email: cdt@deakin.edu.au
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Helen Mildred (helen.mildred@deakin.edu.au)
Supervisor: Professor Marita McCabe (marita.mccabe@deakin.edu.au)
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