Anxiety Disorders Research Clinic


			Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences *Anxiety Disorders Research Program* Melinda A. Stanley, Ph.D., Director (mas) Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute 1300 Moursund Street Houston, TX 77030-3497 Phone: 713-500-2600 Fax: 713-500-2530 The Anxiety Disorders Research Program (ADRP) is associated with both the UT Department of Psychiatry Adult Clinic and the Affective Disorders Research Center. The ADRP provides assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of anxiety and related disorders, including: panic disorder obsessive compulsive disorder trichotillomania generalized anxiety disorder phobias Services are provided by psychology residents who work under the supervision of Dr. Melinda Stanley, the program director, and treatment is based on cognitive behavioral interventions that have been demonstrated effective in the scientific literature. Pharmacological treatment also is available from UT psychiatry faculty and residents working in the Adult Clinic. In addition to providing clinical services to patients suffering from anxiety and related conditions, the ADRP also is involved in research projects which provide evaluation and/or treatment to qualified participants. At present, the following two studies are ongoing: RADAR Program Provides comprehensive assessment and cognitive behavioral treatment for veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, who also are feeling nervous or depressed For more information, call 713-794-8618 Refugee Assessment Study Provides diagnostic and symptom evaluation and treatment recommendations for adults who are international refugees with anxiety or depression; Measures are available in Arabic, Serbo-Croation, Spanish, and Vietnamese For more information, call 713-704-1741 last modified 8/31/02