Stress, Fear and Trauma in Adults

Fear and Avoidance

This study will investigate how our brain forms avoidance behaviors, extinguish fear, and how we decide between avoiding or facing our trauma-related stimuli.


TMS and Fear Extinction

This study will investigate how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) impacts the way our brains learn to fear and extinguish those fears.


Burnout and ASD and PTSD

The purpose of this study is to learn about distinct and overlapping symptoms of PTSD and autistic burnout  in order to help clinicians know how to treat both conditions.


Brain Circuits and Stress Comorbidity

The purpose of this research is to better understand and identify the brain circuitries that contribute to the high rate of medical conditions in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, focusing on stress response and stress regulations.


Mobile Brain-Body Study

The purpose of this research is to examine how stress, sleep, and mental health are related and the role of brain function in their relationship.


Discovering Solutions for Dementia Symptoms

The purpose of this study is to understand why there are so many different behavioral symptoms of dementia, so that better and targeted care plans can be created.


Daily Medication Decisions of Dementia Caregivers

The purpose of this study is to describe patterns of medication administration, chemical restraint, and associated outcomes for family caregiving in Alzheimer’s dementia and related dementias.


Pilot Testing a PrEP Intervention for Women in Trauma Treatment

This study is designed for women undergoing mental health treatment for trauma-related conditions.