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Is Your Teen Daughter Anxious, Depressed?

You and your 11-16-year-old daughter may be eligible to take part in a study at the National Institute of Mental Health about how young people experience emotions, and how moods can cause problems. Payment will be provided. For details, call Barbara Usher, 496-1301.

Alzheimer's Disease Family Study

If you are over age 50 and have a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with confirmed Alzheimer's disease (AD), you may be interested in contributing to research on this disease. The Geriatric Psychiatry Branch, NIMH, is doing a long-term study of potential risk factors in first-degree relatives of AD patients. The study also welcomes those without AD in their family tree to serve as controls. The initial evaluation includes testing your memory as well as a thorough medical screening. Anyone interested is invited to attend an information meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 24 in the conference room of the 4th floor outpatient clinic, Bldg. 10. Dr. Trey Sunderland, chief of the branch, will present the study. Call Judy Friz, 435-6058, for more information and to reserve a place.

Long, Short Sleepers Needed

To complete a sleep study, NIMH is looking for male and female volunteers ages 20-35 who routinely sleep 9 hours or more nightly, or who sleep 6 or fewer hours nightly. Volunteers must have no sleep disturbances or insomnia, plus no history of mental illness. Volunteers must be in good general health and not taking any medications or birth control pills. The study requires living on the research unit for 4 consecutive days. Compensation is available. For more information call 496-6981.

Paid Volunteers Needed

Are you 18 to 35 years old? In good health? You may qualify to participate in a study of commonly prescribed medications. The study involves multiple visits over a 3-month period. Men and women may earn up to $880 and get free medical tests. Call the Uniformed Services University at (301) 319-8204.

Moody Teenagers Sought

You and your 14-16-year-old may be eligible to take part in research at the National Institute of Mental Health. This is a study about how young people experience emotions, and how bad moods can cause problems. Payment will be provided. For details, call Barbara Usher, 496-1301.