Current Studies

CBT+

Current treatments for depression, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and medication, are not effective for many people. In this study, we investigate the effects of a novel intervention approach for depression, examining how pre-therapy preparatory activities enhance the effects of each CBT session. This study will determine the potential of this new approach for improving current low depression treatment rates, with the prospect of expanding this approach to other mental health treatments and conditions.

RESIST Study

Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and current treatments, such as psychotherapy and medication, are ineffective for many people, leading to a high global burden of depression. This project investigates a 16-week Resistance Exercise Training program for treatment of Major Depressive Disorder via improving cerebrovascular mechanisms. If efficacy is confirmed, this highly translatable, accessible, low-cost treatment would add a novel behavioral treatment option for MDD.

We are actively recruiting participants for this study! If you are interested in being a participant fill out this online screening survey. If you wish to be involved in our lab to help with this study, contact us at wellexlab@education.wisc.edu