Program for Anxiety, Stress, and OCD at University of Miami

Program for Anxiety, Stress, and OCD at University of Miami We therefore see a clear need to further investigate the phenomenology, causes and maintenance factors of these disorders. Coral Gables, FL 33146-0751

The Program of Anxiety, Stress, and OCD, PASO, is a clinical research program committed to understanding the causes, consequences and associated features of anxiety and OC Spectrum disorders. Our primary focus is on understanding the mechanisms and integrative risk models that predict symptoms, explain associated features and help inform treatments across the anxiety and obsessive compulsive (OC) spectrums. The non-clinical features of these phenomena are part of the normal human experience; however, within the clinical end of the continuum they represent a significant public health burden and are associated with great personal and societal costs. Research endeavors at the Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD bridge various sub-disciplines of psychology within a translational research framework, including clinical psychology, molecular genetics, and social psychology. Both experimental and applied approaches are used, including examinations of biological factors such as genetics, experimental techniques, eye-tracking methodology, along with prevention and treatment outcome research. Currently, Dr. Kiara Timpano is conducting research on a number of vulnerability factors for obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), compulsive hoarding, and other anxiety disorders. In particular she is interested in genetic factors within the BDNF and serotonin system, as well as cognitive vulnerabilities such as anxiety sensitivity and distress tolerance that may influence an individual's reaction to anxiety or OC symptoms. A related line of research examines the role of stress and/or trauma as causal agents and/or maintaining factors in OCD and hoarding. Finally, we are also investigating postpartum OCD, by exploring how knowledge about risk factors can help in the development of clinical prevention and treatment interventions. For more information you may reach a PASO intake coordinator between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday at (305) 284-5394 or by email at paso@psy.miami.edu. Our intake coordinators can provide general information about current studies and complete brief phone assessments. Calls and emails received after-hours or on weekends will not be returned until the next business day. Our Physical Address is:
Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD
Building 37D, first floor
1204 Dickenson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

PASO is located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, Building 37. We are only a short walk from the University Station Metrorail stop. Parking is available at metered parking spots along Dickenson Drive and in the Ponce de Leon parking garage (second level) attached to the Flipse Building. Our Mailing Address is:
Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD
5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Break free from your OCD! Participate in our online therapy study and receive 2-3 months of CBT-based treatment for OCD ...
02/03/2025

Break free from your OCD! Participate in our online therapy study and receive 2-3 months of CBT-based treatment for OCD (treatment is provided at no cost). Check out the link in our bio with the study website for more information!✨

We’re looking for undergraduate research assistants to join our team!!🤗 Fill out our application using this link: https:...
12/02/2024

We’re looking for undergraduate research assistants to join our team!!🤗 Fill out our application using this link: https://redcap.link/PASO_RAapp

Meet our PASO 2024-2025 undergraduate research assistants!🤗
09/13/2024

Meet our PASO 2024-2025 undergraduate research assistants!🤗

Meet our PASO lab director!🌟
09/12/2024

Meet our PASO lab director!🌟

07/14/2021

Are you in recovery from alcohol use?

If so, you may be eligible to take part in a cutting-edge research study and receive compensation for your time.

Contact Us:
PASO Lab
305-284-5394
https://pasolab.org/contact-us/

06/01/2021

Researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invite volunteers who have survived a su***de attempt in the past year to participate in a research study. The goal of our study is to better understand risk and vulnerability to try and reduce the public health impact of su***de.

We are looking for participants who are able to complete an interview on Zoom and visit the University of Miami campus for two 2-3 hour sessions. If eligible, you may be compensated for your time and effort—up to $145 if you complete the entire program.

If you are interested in participating or getting more information, please contact the PASO Lab at (305)-284-5394 or send us an email. You can also fill out this form on our website to have us contact you: https://pasolab.org/contact-us/ .

If you do not reach someone over the phone or choose to email, please be sure to include your name, contact number, and the best times to reach you in your message.

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

05/26/2021

Do you find it extremely difficult to throw things away? Is your home cluttered with belongings so it’s hard to use it? Do you frequently collect new things?

If you have problems with hoarding/clutter you may be eligible to participate in a research study which involves a free diagnostic evaluation and treatment referral information. If eligible, you may be compensated up to $125.

Contact us for more information at 305-284- 5394 or complete a form on our website to have us call you:
https://pasolab.org/contact-us/

05/26/2021

Do you have anger that overwhelms you? Have you yelled, thrown things, or hit someone in the past 3 months?

Researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami are conducting a study to better understand how thoughts and motivations change behaviors and how that relates to psychological problems.

If eligible, you may receive compensation based on your time and effort -- up to $145 if you complete the entire program.

Contact us for more information at 305-284- 5394 or complete a form on our website to have us call you: https://pasolab.org/contact-us/

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1251 Stanford Drive, Behavioral Medicine Building
Coral Gables, FL
33146

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Our primary focus is on understanding the mechanisms and integrative risk models that predict symptoms, explain associated features and help inform treatments across the anxiety and obsessive compulsive (OC) spectrums. The non-clinical features of these phenomena are part of the normal human experience; however, within the clinical end of the continuum they represent a significant public health burden and are associated with great personal and societal costs. We therefore see a clear need to further investigate the phenomenology, causes and maintenance factors of these disorders. Research endeavors at the Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD bridge various sub-disciplines of psychology within a translational research framework, including clinical psychology, molecular genetics, and social psychology. Both experimental and applied approaches are used, including examinations of biological factors such as genetics, experimental techniques, eye-tracking methodology, along with prevention and treatment outcome research. Currently, Dr. Kiara Timpano is conducting research on a number of vulnerability factors for obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), compulsive hoarding, and other anxiety disorders. In particular she is interested in genetic factors within the BDNF and serotonin system, as well as cognitive vulnerabilities such as anxiety sensitivity and distress tolerance that may influence an individual's reaction to anxiety or OC symptoms. A related line of research examines the role of stress and/or trauma as causal agents and/or maintaining factors in OCD and hoarding. Finally, we are also investigating postpartum OCD, by exploring how knowledge about risk factors can help in the development of clinical prevention and treatment interventions. For more information you may reach a PASO intake coordinator between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday at (305) 284-5394 or by email at paso@psy.miami.edu. Our intake coordinators can provide general information about current studies and complete brief phone assessments. Calls and emails received after-hours or on weekends will be returned the next business day. Our Physical Address is: Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD Building 37D, first floor 1204 Dickenson Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 PASO is located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami, Building 37. We are only a short walk from the University Station Metrorail stop. Parking is available at metered parking spots along Dickenson Drive and in the Ponce de Leon parking garage (second level) attached to the Flipse Building. Our Mailing Address is: Program for Anxiety, Stress & OCD 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33146-0751