Mentor Areas
There are several mentors available who are all clinical psychologists who are interested in the connections among sleep, circadian rhythms, and mental health. We use a range of research methods including sleep studies, behavioral monitoring, cognitive tasks, and even genetics.
Description:
The overarching goal of the Sleep Neurobiology and Psychopathology lab is to better understand the relationship between sleep disturbance and mental health in order to inform the development of novel treatments. We are currently examining the mechanisms of insomnia and the role of depression in hypersomnia. Dr. Philip Gehrman directs this program of research, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Veterans Health Administration. Within this overarching goal, we have developed several lines of research:
-How does insomnia impact metabolism?
-How can sleep interventions be used to improve mental health?
-How does depression affect hypersomnia?
While paid positions are possible, their availability will be dependent on student commitment, funds, etc and are not guaranteed.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.