Research Study: Barnard College, New York City

Psychologists at Barnard College/Columbia University are conducting a federally-funded research study to understand the daily experiences of people suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder in comparison to other disorders. The research study uses state-of-the-art assessment methods focusing on the relationship of personality characteristics to moods, thoughts, and particular symptoms. Note that the study does not provide treatment. This research study is conducted under the direction of Eshkol Rafaeli, Geraldine Downey, and Kathy Berenson. Current IRB approval (#AAAB7625) is valid until 11/17/08 and will be renewed annually.

After a brief telephone pre-screening, participants are paid up to $230 for: a) an initial interview in our lab to determine eligibility b) 2 more lab visits to complete questionnaires and computerized tasks c) completing daily questionnaires on a palm-pilot diary for 3 weeks. You may be eligible to participate in this research study if you are at least 18 years old, and if you currently meet criteria for either Borderline Personality Disorder, or Avoidant Personality Disorder (a severe form of Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia) or Major Depressive Disorder (unipolar type). For info, call 212-854-4223 or e-mail personality.studies@gmail.com.