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Overview:
Who we are and what we do
The
Depression Research and Treatment (DRT)
Program is a clinical research lab that
focuses on the psychosocial aspects of mood
disorders. The lab is directed by John E.
Roberts, Ph.D., who is an associate professor
of clinical psychology at the University at
Buffalo, and includes graduate students from
both the doctoral
program in clinical psychology and the masters
program in psychology, as well as
undergraduate research assistants.
Dr. Roberts and his students are interested in a number of
psychological and environmental factors that may be involved in the
onset, maintenance and recovery from mood disorders. Our past research
studies have focused on the roles of stressful life events, vulnerable
self-esteem, and rumination in depression, as well as autobiographical
memory. Currently we are developing studies to investigate the role of
various aspects of the physical environment such as extreme heat, air
pollution and urban green space in mental health outcomes. We are
particularly interested in whether psychological, behavioral and social
factors mediate these environmental effects.
The long range goal of this research is to
improve our understanding of the psychological
and environmental contributions to depression
so that more effective treatment and
prevention interventions might be developed.
Are
you looking for treatment for
depression?
Currently the DRT Program is not taking on new
clients seeking treatment for depression. If
you think you may be suffering from depression
and are interested in therapy within the Buffalo-Niagara metropolitan area, we recommend
that you contact our affiliated university
training clinic, the Psychological
Services Center, at 716-645-3697.
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