Frequently Asked Questions
We conduct high-quality, evidence-based, clinically impactful research, focusing on the biology and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ADHD. Our research efforts are supported by the National Institutes of Health, pharmaceutical industry sponsors, and philanthropy.
Currently, we have clinical studies evaluating novel treatments for:
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Postpartum Depression
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Treatment-Resistant Depression
• Postpartum Depression
Our program evaluates adults, aged 18 years and above. All studies require at least some in-person visits at our research offices. Please click here to access our online intake questionnaire. The questionnaire will prompt you with questions related to study eligibility criteria; once you complete it, an automatic message will be sent to our team. We will respond to you as soon as possible after receiving your completed questionnaire. For further information, you can also contact us.
Participating in a study offers potential benefits for both you and for society. You may gain access to cutting-edge treatments or interventions that are not available through routine clinical care. Although we cannot predict who will or will not benefit from the treatments in our studies, we assist all study participants in obtaining mental health care after their participation is complete. Study participants are invaluable for contributing to our efforts to advance treatment for people who suffer from mental illness.
Our research studies vary in their time requirements. Typically, participation spans from 9 weeks to a year, depending on the study. The initial study visit usually requires 3-4 hours, which can be split over multiple days. Subsequent visits, which may be weekly, biweekly, or monthly, typically last 60-90 minutes. Please contact us if you desire more information about the time commitments for any specific study you're interested in.
Yes, we collaborate closely with other academic medical centers and research institutes across the United States. Within Emory we have active collaborations with the Emory Winship Cancer Center, the Department of Neurology, and the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality (ECPS).
Please click here to access a list of the peer-reviewed publications the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program has produced. If you have recently participated in one of our studies and are interested in how the study turned out, please don't hesitate to contact us -- we will be more than happy to share the results.