Maine Mood Lab

09/05/2018

UMaine researcher Emily Haigh investigates how older adults respond to stress and sadness to unlock clues about mental health.

07/17/2018

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine in Orono is looking for seniors, 60 years of age or older, to participate in a paid research study to investigate emotional and physiological responses to mood changes.

06/11/2018

Congratulations to Colin Bosma who was awarded a 2018 Graduate Student Government (GSG) Summer Research Fellowship. In conjunction with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Colin will receive a $5000 stipend for demonstrating outstanding scholarly achievement as well as service to the University of Maine. Excellent work, Colin!

05/29/2018

Recruitment for the ERA study is underway!

Are you 60+ and interested in learning more or participating? Email mainemooddisorderslab@gmail.com or call/text 207-518-8089

05/23/2018

Olivia Bogucki, MA, graduate fellow of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, published an article on the public health challenge associated with depression in older adulthood. The article also discusses policy recommendations to best serve the people of Maine.

More than 15 percent of senior citizens in Maine experience depression, but myths and preconceptions can make it challenging for them to get treatment.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.

05/22/2018

Graduate Student Rachel Goetze successfully defended her dissertation, “The Role of Perceived Control and Cardiac Function Among Individuals with Binge Eating Symptomatology” Congratulations, Dr. Goetze!

05/22/2018

Lab manager, Meaghan Delcourt has accepted a postbaccalaureate research position in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. Meaghan will work on the Pittsburgh Girls Study (PGS) under the direction of Dr. Hipwell. The study is a large longitudinal research study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Great work, Meaghan!

05/10/2018

Congratulations to Olivia Bogucki, MA, who was selected from more than 300 applicants to receive a full tuition scholarship to attend the Graduate Student Workshop: CBT for Depression and Su***de at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Very well deserved!

05/03/2018

Congratulations Victoria Quinones, MA! In recognition of her excellent work and abilities as a potential university teacher, Victoria was selected to receive a Susan J. Hunter Teaching Fellowship award for the Spring 2019 semester. Well done!

05/03/2018

Check out this excellent student profile on Meaghan Delcourt, our terrific MMDL Lab Manager!

The University of Maine is known for many things–from its tight knit community, to its bevy of scholastic opportunities, to its passionate students and faculty. So it is not at all surprising to find a student who embodies all that Maine has to offer. Meaghan Delcourt, a fourth year Psychology and...

05/03/2018

MMDL is excited to announce that Olivia Bogucki, MA will complete her clinical predoctoral internship at the APA-accredited VA San Diego Healthcare System/ University of California, San Diego, CA. Olivia will complete major rotations in Behavioral Medicine, including the Spinal Cord Injury Unit. Amazing work, Olivia!