Depression

Depression is characterized as having low mood for a period of at least two weeks. It is commanly experienced as feeling sad, hopeless, or discouraged. The many of following symptoms may also be experienced during the period of low mood:

• Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or sleeping too much
• Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities
• Feeling tired or having little energy
• Changes in appetite or weight
• Feeling restless or irritable
• Trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Thoughts of suicide or death

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. Typically there are Manic (UP) phases and/or Depressive (DOWN) phases. These phases may last many days when many of the symptoms can occur together. People going through these phases experience many social, occupational and/or educational difficulties. Individuals may experience only some of the following symptoms at any given time.

In a manic phase, people may experience a few of the following symptoms?

In a depressive phase, people may you experience few of the following?

• Sad mood,
• Feelings of emptiness
• Nervous or anxious mood 
• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in things once enjoyed
• Changes in eating and sleeping habits
• Thoughts of death or suicide

Sleep Disorder (INSOMNIA)

Insomnia can be defined as difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep or maintaining sleep. These experiences are also cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, educational or other important areas of functioning.

If you are also suffering from any of the following?

• Taking longer than 60 minutes to fall asleep
• Sleeping less than 6.5 hours
• If you are 18 - 64 years old and
  • have experienced the above symptomsfor at least three months,
  • are in reasonable good health and
  • are not a shift worker, you may qualify to participate in an insomnia study.

Qualified participants who chose to participate in a research study may be eligible to receive;