FEAR Lab

This article by Kendra Pizzonia, Brandon Koscinski, Julie Suhr, Catherine Accorso, Darcey Allan, and Nicholas Allan focuses on insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic and its relation to depression and distress experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of depression and COVID-19-related risk factors - PubMed The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic changes to sleep patterns and higher prevalence of insomnia, which threaten overall mental and physical health. We examined whether safety behaviors in response to COVID-19, worry in response to COVID-19, and depression predicted insomnia, with age, rac...

Ohio University’s Psychology and Social Work Clinic is offering group or one-on-one sessions for anxiety, stress, and loneliness. Here is the link to a survey to fill out if you are interested!

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Dr. Allan is very excited to be selected as a mHealth Scholar for the virtual 2021 mHealth Training Institute sponsored by NIH! This will be held from July 26th-July 30th. Here is the link for more information.

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Dr. Brian Lozano, Dr. Nicholas Allan et al. researched treatment goals and alcohol use in treatment seeking veterans who possessed current alcohol dependency to determine the outcomes of substance uses and posttraumatic stress disorder. Here is the link to check it out!

Treatment Goals and Alcohol Use Outcomes in Veterans With Comorbid Alcohol Dependence and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Background and Objectives Previous research demonstrates the utility of goals in attaining improved drinking outcomes. Considerably less is known about the association between substance use goals an...

FEAR Lab’s graduate student Brandon Koscinski was awarded the 2020 APF David H. and Beverly A Barlow grant for his study on “Refinement and Acceptability/Feasibility Testing of an Ultra-brief Computerized Intervention for Uncertainty" Here is the link for more information!: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/barlow?tab=4

Dr. Allan is one of the three faculty members awarded for The John C. Baker fund for his pilot testing a virtual group intervention for COVID-19 distress! Here is the link for more information:

2 A&S Faculty Get Baker Fund Awards for Research - Ohio University | College of Arts & Sciences From Ohio University News The John C. Baker Fund awarded $34,426 to three faculty proposals for research, scholarship and creative work during fall semester 2020, with two of the faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences. Endowed in 1961 by a gift of more than $612,000 from 1926 College […]

This study ran by grad student Kate Kolnogorova, Dr. Allan, grad student Shahrzad Moradi, and Dr. Stecker examine a cross-sectional indirect effects model to explore the link between PTSD symptom clusters and constructs from Joiner's interpersonal theory.

Perceived burdensomeness, but not thwarted belongingness, mediates the impact of PTSD symptom clusters on suicidal ideation modeled longitudinally Studies examining Posttraumatic Stress Disorder symptom clusters, suicidal ideation, and variables described in the Joiner's interpersonal theory of s…

The FEAR Lab at Ohio University is offering brief interventions for COVID distress with the Ohio University Psychology and Social Clinical. Here's the link if you want more information!

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Assisting Dr. Amanda Raines, Dr. Allan compared levels of anxiety sensitivity across a treatment-seeking sample of participants who use opioids, stimulants, and cannabis. Use this link to find out more about the study! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306460320309205?dgcid=coauthor&fbclid=IwAR2-6I_im6yb_rE6W3azp93DjVVtHy98g7ri-g9uk5ePqFFxkSTvqYLg_d0

Anxiety sensitivity and substance use: Differential levels across individuals primarily using opioids, cannabis, or stimulants The purpose of the current study was to compare levels of anxiety sensitivity (AS) across a treatment-seeking sample of individuals primarily using op…

OHIO UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR STUDY.

We are conducting a study on behavior and brain responses to a series of different tasks and questionnaires for people currently having mood or anxiety difficulties.

You may be eligible for this study if you are 18 years of age or older, proficient in English, and have difficulties with mood or anxiety.

The study will last approximately 5 hours in total and involve two lab sessions. During the first session, you would complete an interview with a research assistant and several questionnaires. During the second session, you would complete several tasks while your brain and body responses are being measured. Each of these sessions should last approximately 2 and a half hours.

You could be paid up to $66 in return for your participation.

If you are interested in participating, please take a moment to fill out this brief questionnaire:

https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ea4TQVjos55Y8o5

You can also contact the lab of Dr. Nicholas Allan (FEAR Lab) at [email protected] or 740-593-1671 for more information. The IRB number for this study is 18-F-48.

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The FEAR lab had a great showing at in Washington, DC. Graduate students Danielle Cooper, Kevin Saulnier, AnnMarie Huet, and Shahrzad Moradi as well as undergraduate research assistant Sydney Jones all did an excellent job discussing their research posters. Dr. Allan co-chaired a symposium discussing the importance of attentional control for mood and anxiety disorders with Dr. Matt Judah (Old Dominion University) and gave a talk in Florida State University graduate student Brian Albanese’s symposium on gender differences in the late positive potential. Way to go all!