Psychotherapy Research

University of Ottawa
1145 Carling Ave. 6th floor
Ottawa Ontario, Canada
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Profile Gender Female Areas Of Interest Anxiety ~ Anger ~ Couples or Marriage ~ Depression ~ Psychological Assessment ~ Self Esteem Methods Of Practice Psychological Assessment ~ Coping Skills Models Of Therapy Interpersonal Qualification Description Our therapists hold doctorates/masters degrees Payment Methods No_Cost Languages Spoken English ~ French Description Of Practice DID YOU KNOW THAT ONE IN FIVE WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY IS CLINICALLY DEPRESSED? For many women the inability to conceive a child is a major life stressor that can lead to depression. WHAT IS THE STUDY ABOUT Researchers at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research are conducting a study in Ottawa and in Montreal to compare two types of “talk therapies” for depression in women who have been struggling with infertility: Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Supportive Psychotherapy. The study is funded by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation and reviewed by the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group Research Ethics Board. We are looking for women who are currently experiencing symptoms of major depression and who have struggled with infertility problems for at least one year. The cause of infertility can be related to male or female factors. Symptoms of depression include the following: Frequent sadness Inability to have fun Sleeping too much or too little Change in appetite Low energy/less active Concentration problems Poor self-esteem Feeling weary of life WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE You will complete an initial diagnostic assessment to see if you are eligible for the study. If you are eligible you will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and asked to attend 12 weekly therapy sessions of about one hour each. You will also be assessed by the study investigators and asked to complete some questionnaires at different time points during the study. The therapy provided is free of charge. You will also be reimbursed for travel costs (i.e. parking or bus tickets) during your participation. CONFIDENTIALITY All the information we receive from you is strictly confidential. HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE STUDY For more information please contact: Paula Loja, BScN, RN Research Coordinator Phone: (613) 722-6521 ext. 6156 You can also call toll free at 1-866-739-4197 Additional Information NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE

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