Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Some people get nervous before taking a test. Others get anxious when experiencing big life changes. However, for some people, their anxiety gets in the way of their daily life. This is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Within the last several decades, there have been new treatments developed to help adults living with GAD. But not all adults experience relief from their GAD symptoms with current treatments. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
-Have taken at least two prescribed medications for their GAD without experiencing symptom relief
Contact Nancy Desu (ndesu@buffalo.edu)

Anxiety and depression are conditions that affect people from all walks of life. These conditions can impact a person's mood, physical health, sleep, and relationships. In the past, research has focused on learning more about the causes of these conditions. This has allowed doctors and scientists to develop new treatments to help with symptoms common to these conditions. Read More

-Adults 18-30 years old -Have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or depression OR have been experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression without a diagnosis -Native English speakers (no other languages spoken before age 2) -Have normal hearing

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychology is recruiting adults with a history of depression living in urban areas of Erie and Niagara counties for a new study. The research team is interested in learning more about the impact of nature (for example, temperature, air pollution, and access to greenspaces such as public parks) on mental health. Read More

-Adults 18 years or older
-Have a history of depression
-Live in an urban part of Erie/Niagara counties
-Own a smart phone
-Can speak and read English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is recruiting people living with epilepsy and depression for a study. The goal of this study is to see if doctors can improve the quality of life and lessen the severity of seizure in people with epilepsy and depression. Read More

Adults aged 18 to 75 years old Have been diagnosed with epilepsy Have been diagnosed with depression OR are experiencing symptoms of depression Not currently pregnant or postpartum

This study enrolls healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to learn how people use memories and make decisions about their behavior. Read More

Healthy adults ages 18-64.
English spoken as first language.
USA residents.
Cannot be pregnant.

This study enrolls children ages 3-5 who attend certain Buffalo child care centers and their parents. This study is looking at early stressful experiences in the family and with friends at school. We are trying to find out how these experiences impact school readiness when children transition from preschool to kindergarten. We are also exploring how stressful experiences "get under the skin" and are measured in the stress hormone cortisol that we can measure in hair and saliva. Read More

Children ages 3-5.
Must be attending one of the participating child care centers in the larger Buffalo metro area.