The Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder Research Program

07/12/2016

Our very own, Dr. Franklin Schneier, was recently published on a paper looking at separation anxiety symptoms and psychotherapy outcomes. Check it out!

Compr Psychiatry. 2016 Apr;66:139-45. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2016.01.004. Epub 2016 Jan 22.

10/29/2015

Do You Have Separation Anxiety?

Do you constantly worry about your loved ones?
Concerned about being separated from someone you care about?
Experience excessive stress when anticipating separation from attachment figures or home?
Find it hard to travel or sleep apart from those you are close to?
Worry about harm to people you are close to?
Avoid being alone?
Concerned you may be too clingy?
Are these symptoms interfering with your life?

If you are between the ages of 18-60 and are suffering from some of these conditions, you may be eligible to participate in a paid research study of medication for treatment of separation anxiety disorder. Eligible persons will receive payment for their participation. Please call for more information. All calls are strictly confidential.

*Free Evaluation

Anxiety Disorders Clinic
New York State Psychiatric Institute/RFMH
(646) 774-8113
dmoskow@nyspi.columbia.edu

12/04/2014

Tune In! Separation : Not just for kids. Featuring Drs. Anne Marie Albano & Franklin Schneier http://ow.ly/DwT5B

11/02/2014

Have ? You may qualify for free research treatment: http://columbia-generalizedanxiety.org

08/07/2014

WATCH: Dr. Franklin Schneier discusses common fears and tips for conquering them on Fox News 5:

Fear of things like crowds or flying or public speaking is shattering lives. But there's good news. Doctors who specialize in helping people overcome their fears are making a big difference.

03/11/2014

"Separation anxiety is supposed to peak at the age of 2 ½, so how come I'm still battling it?"

One mother battles separation anxiety, admitting the embarrassment of sharing a developmental milestone with her toddler.

03/11/2014

A new case report of an amygdalar tumor presenting with symptoms suggests a possible etiology of and stresses the importance of for early detection and intervention

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02/20/2014

Excellent review of ASAD by Dr. Deborah Khoshaba: "When separating from loved ones is traumatic"

Sam came into couple’s therapy with his wife Leah kicking and screaming all the way. “I’m fed up,” Leah said. “We may be home together all day, and if I’m watching television or doing something around the house without him, he pops in to sa...

02/13/2014

Separation anxiety in adults can be an extremely debilitating condition: "To most people, "separation anxiety" is what young children feel while crying on the first day of preschool. But adults also can experience it when they are separated from the people who matter most to them. They may be unable to contain their worry and end up pushing away the very person they need so desperately."

Researchers at Haverford College, in Pennsylvania, found people who missed their partners when apart from them were more committed to the relationship

02/13/2014

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02/13/2014

Welcome to The Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder Research Program page! Check out our program's website to learn more about ASAD and research treatment: http://columbia-generalizedanxiety.org

Do people close to you say that you are clingy? Do you worry about your loved ones leaving you? Do you have nightmares about being separated from someone? Do you feel sick before leaving home for work or other activities? Do you worry about people close to you coming to serious harm?