Summary:
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the relationships among findings in structural and functional neuroimaging, cognitive testing and HPA (hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal) axis dysregulation in psychotic depression.
Are you or someone you know living with severe depression?
Symptoms include:
- sadness
- loss of interest in activities
- fatigue or insomnia
- difficulty concentrating
- difficulty at work and in social relationships
Sometimes severe depression includes unusual experiences such as
- believing that your illness is a punishment
- feeling overwhelmed with guilt
- hearing voices that put you down
- believing others are trying to harm you
This type of depression is called Psychotic Depression and is being studied at the Stanford Depression Research Clinic.
This study involves memory assessments, clinical assessments, a MRI scan, and blood sampling.
Qualified Participants May Receive:
Participants continue taking their own medications while in the study and will receive $350 compensation for the completion of the study.