A Holistic Approach to Feeling Better
The Healthy Body Healthy Mind study is offering people with depression who currently take an antidepressant medication a chance to be in a program that involves a holistic approach to feeling better. Participation in this program will be in addition to continuing to take an antidepressant medication.
Study participants will receive:
- Either 10 weeks of free yoga classes, or 10 weeks of free classes about living a healthier lifestyle (called the Healthy Living Workshop). Both programs are taught by experienced teachers, and will take place on Butler Hospital’s beautiful campus in Providence. Classes are:
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small in size, which allows tailoring to your specific needs
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suitable for people who may not be physically active
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designed specifically for people with a history of depression
- Up to $175 compensation for time and commitment in the form of checks or gift certificates.
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- Access to experienced clinicians who will monitor study participant’s mood during the trial period.
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- The chance to be a part of scientific research that may shape and improve future treatment for others who suffer from depression.
Study participants are randomly assigned to either the yoga classes or the Healthy Living Workshop. After completing the initial 10-week program and a 6-month follow-up period, participants can choose to join the other program for free.
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Lisa Uebelacker, PhD, director, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
 Dr. Lisa Uebelacker is an experienced research psychologist in the Psychosocial Research Department at Butler Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior for the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Dr. Uebelacker’s research interests center around developing and testing innovative psychosocial methods for treating depression, including collaborative treatment for depression and co-morbid health conditions in primary care.
The Psychosocial Research Department conducts clinical treatment studies in the general area of mood disorders, with emphases in the areas of depression and suicidal behavior, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression and men’s experiences with depression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still participate if I’m taking other medications, like blood pressure or cholesterol medications, in addition to an antidepressant?
Most other prescription and over-the-counter medications are okay to take during the trial. Our research team will help determine if the study is a good match for you based on the medications you are currently taking.
What will I need to bring with me if I am assigned to the yoga program?
Wear comfortable and stretchy clothes, and you may want to bring a water bottle. We will provide everything else that you need.
What will I need to bring with me to the Healthy Living Workshops?
Nothing. We will provide everything that you might need.
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| For more information about the Healthy Body Healthy Mind study, please contact Morganne at 401-455-6487. |
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The purpose of the Healthy Body Healthy Mind research study is to determine whether adding supplemental care, such as yoga classes or the Healthy Living Workshop, is helpful for people who take an antidepressant medication for their depression but are not feeling as good as they would like.
This study is being conducted by experienced researchers at Butler Hospital, affiliated with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Funding for the study is provided by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Participants must be 18 or older and currently be taking an antidepressant medication
- Participation is voluntary. All information gathered will be treated as confidential
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