Breathing and Emotions Study

The purpose of this research study is to learn about how difficult emotions, such as anxiety and fear, relate to feelings in the body. During these visits, you will be asked to participate in a series of breathing tasks. In particular, we will ask you to practice two types of breathing tasks: (1) breathing through a straw, and (2) hyperventilating for a minute at a time. The breathing tasks you will perform are safe and may cause you temporary discomfort or distress. You will also be asked to answer questions about your thinking patterns, beliefs, and mental health. We know that people differ in how they respond to certain bodily sensations, and our goal is to better understand this process.