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Depression Research Laboratory |
Depression Research Laboratory Psychology Building, Room 185 1835 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210-1222
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| Lab Director: Daniel R. Strunk, Ph.D. | ||
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Welcome to the Depression Research Laboratory website. In this lab, we study the role of cognition in abnormal emotional states. We focus on the role of cognition in the etiology and treatment of depression. One context for this research is psychotherapy -- particularly cognitive therapy for depression. A context for this work is the Depression Treatment and Research Clinic. For more information on this clinic, please go to the DTRC website. A related area of interest is the nature of cognitive biases in depression and the role such biases may play in the etiology and treatment of depression. Contrary to assumptions underlying cognitive therapy for depression, some research has been taken to suggest that people with depression tend to have accurate rather than negative views. Some of our prior work has shown that pessimistic bias does characterize people with the highest levels of depressive symptoms (in their expectations for future events). We are currently furthering this work in an effort to better elucidate the nature of cognitive factors associated with depression and what role these factors may play in the development and treatment of depression. For more information, follow the links. There are links to information on people currently working in the lab, how undergraduates can get involved in our research, and how people can participate in our studies. |
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