UConn Mood, Cognition, and Aging Research - MCAR

Clinical research is critical to understanding and treating mental illnesses. Learn about why people participate in clinical research and what to expect during a clinical trial. http://nimh.nih.gov/clinicaltrials.

10 Myths About Aging There are many misconceptions related to aging and older adults, but research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing healthy habits and lifestyle choices.

If you are a Connecticut resident, 60-85 years old and would like more information regarding the NIMH-funded trial being conducted at University of Connecticut, in partnership with the University of Utah, please contact us at 860-679-7984.

Can video games relieve depression in older adults? University of Utah study to find out. Depression in older adults could be relieved by certain video games. A University of Utah Health study aims to find out.

How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking As people age, the brain naturally changes, affecting memory, learning, and other cognitive functions. Get information about these changes and what they mean.

Make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s in 2022. There are many ways to get involved:
🕖 Volunteer your time
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💵 Participate in a fundraising event
Learn more at alz.org/getinvolved.

There are lots of fun and simple ways to build exercise into your daily routine. Find ideas for activities to do with your family and ways to stay active in all four seasons: https://go.usa.gov/xt2Hu

Be Part of Research and Be Part of the BREAKTHROUGH

Find out now if you are eligible for our study on emotion regulation and depression: https://is.gd/uconn_amser

Or see you may be interested in one of our other studies:
https://health.uconn.edu/.../mood-cognition-and-aging.../

Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Clinical research has led to the discovery of every disease treatment prescribed today. Check out this article to learn the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical study and how they work: https://go.usa.gov/xt2Hd

Perimenopause & Depression: Risk, Symptoms and Causes Mounting evidence is showing that during perimenopause, and possibly after, women can be at a higher risk of developing clinical depression​​.

WE NEED YOU! Research is our best hope for understanding and treating a variety of mental and physical illnesses. By participating in research, you can help to develop new and better treatment and prevention methods. And this need couldn’t be greater! Let make a difference together!

Find out now if you are eligible for our study on emotion regulation and depression: https://is.gd/uconn_amser

Or see you may be interested in one of our other studies:
https://health.uconn.edu/psychiatry/research/mood-cognition-and-aging-research-program/

Help raise awareness about depression, which is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S., by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope.
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Many older adults worry about memory loss and thinking abilities as they age. Learn some of the differences between normal, age-related forgetfulness and a serious memory problem like Alzheimer's disease: https://go.usa.gov/xtCQJ