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Brain Activity of Psychotherapy for Depression

In this study, we examine the brain activity of therapists and client during a single session intervention for depression symptoms.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 30 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

Once you are enrolled, you will be asked to complete some questionnaires. Then you will come to 1 in-person appointment where you will receive one, one hour of a psychosocial intervention for depression symptoms. During that visit, we will record non-invasive measurements of your brain, heart, and breathing rhythm. You will also be asked to complete some questionnaires. After your study visit, there will be online questionnaires at two weeks and one month.

Incentives

Up to $65

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
1 month

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

If you experience depression symptoms
You are 18-30 years old
You are a full-time student (undergraduate, graduate, professional)

Not eligible if:

Initiated psychotherapy for a mental health condition in the past month (30 days/4 weeks).
You recently started medication for a mental health condition
You have been diagnosed with autism or a psychotic disorder
Currently experience suicidal thoughts or have a history of suicidal behaviors

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Flavio Frohlich
hyperscan@med.unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Carolina Center for Neurostimulation
100 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Flavio Frohlich
Psychiatry - Research

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Mental and Emotional Health
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

22-1422

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