Many individuals who experience extremely stressful or traumatic events may feel irritable or on edge, have unpleasant memories of the event that they try to avoid, and feel more distant from others. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a treatment that can help, particularly pregnant and postpartum women who have gone through very stressful or traumatic experiences.  In NET, women talk through their life stories with a therapist to process stress and emotional pain. We are especially focusing on supporting Black women and women living in rural areas who may have faced difficult challenges. The goal of our study is to help participants learn (and practice) new ways to cope with these difficulties during an important time in their life.   All study tasks can be completed virtually (online and via webcam). There is no transportation required required to participate.  Virtual sessions will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. You will be compensated for your time. 

JOIN the study!The purpose of this study is to try out a new way of teaching kids and parents ways to relax and sleep skills to see if it helps youth with sleep and well-being.The study tasks can be completed entirely online (NO in-person visits required).Who can take part?Youth (ages 11-13) who are experiencing mild stress symptoms and a parent.  In order to be eligible, parents/caregivers and children must both participate in the research study.

Help us learn how to better support rural families facing cancer.  Take part in this study and help improve care for caregivers like you.  Caregivers play a vital role in helping cancer patients get the best possible care. But caregiving—especially in rural communities—can be demanding and emotionally overwhelming. Many caregivers face challenges related to stress, mental health, and balancing complex at‑home treatment responsibilities. Rural caregivers often face additional barriers such as fewer local resources and longer travel distances for care.That is why researchers at Indiana University are looking to speak with caregivers of people with colorectal or lung cancer who live in rural areas of Indiana.Your experiences matter.  By sharing your story, you can help shape better care for other caregivers and the people they love.

Are you interested in TECHNOLOGY?  Join our AWARE (Acoustic Waveform Respiratory Evaluation) Research Study! Why is this study being done?Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are doing a research study to understand how well smartphone technology can measure the size of your airways and if it can help diagnose certain diseases of the lung.  Mobile technologies have the potential to improve patient care and quality of life.  We are looking for volunteers to help us learn how to use smartphones to monitor lung function, and to identify changes in the airways that are associated with disease attacks.Who can participate?Individuals 8-70 years of age who are healthy or who have asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis (CF), and other airway disorders.Additional informationStudy title:  Acoustic Waveform Respiratory Examination (AWARE)This study is being conducted by Erick Forno, MD, MPH in the department of Pulmonary, Allergy/Immunology, and Sleep Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. It is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.To learn more about Erick Forno and his research interests, please visit this link:  https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/63994/forno-erick

Why is this study being done?The purpose of this study is to understand how movement and sensory characteristics (e.g., posture, walking, hand and arm based reaching) present in psychotic disorders over time. Who can take part?We are looking for healthy individuals, ages 18-55, who have never been diagnosed with psychosis.

Why is this study being done?The purpose of this study is to understand how movement and sensory characteristics (e.g., posture, walking, hand and arm based reaching) present in psychotic disorders over time.   Who can take part?We are looking for individuals, ages 18-55, who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder, or any other type of psychotic disorder.