Staying Healthy During Tough Economic Times

Let's face it, between soaring gas prices, layoffs and the insurance crisis in our country; money is on the minds of most Americans. In fact, according to American Psychological Association’s 2007 Stress in America survey, 75 percent of Americans find money and work to be the two top stressors. Not only does stress play a major role in our overall physical health, but contributes to mental health deficits just the same. So, what can you do when you find yourself in a position of needing mental health help, but you don’t have the financial means to seek treatment?

 

The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine has conducted central nervous system (CNS) clinical trials (research studies) for the past 15 years. RCBM was founded by Dr. Joel Young in 1993. Dr. Young has been conducting clinical trials, however, since 1989. Dr. Young has published countless professional journal articles and has been involved in more than 30 clinical trials in the areas of depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, Social Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and Anxiety. Dr. Young is Board Certified in Psychiatry.

Studies are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the evaluation of investigational medications before they become available to the general public. Research studies are beneficial for several reasons as listed below:

• Play an active role in your own healthcare
• Become educated about the latest medical management for your condition
• Have access to medications and treatments years before they become accessible to the public.
• Receive expert medical care, including blood tests, EKGs, x-rays, and more, at no cost during the course of a study.
• Close monitoring and specialized care from mental health professionals
• Being a part of a process that could prove beneficial to others

*RCBM has Child, adolescent and adult clinical trials to choose from. RCBM will be enrolling for a child and adolescent AD/HD trial this fall. Please contact one of our study coordinators to find out more:

Erika Samulak: (248) 608-8800 ext. 261
Kathy Tessmar: (248) 608-8800 ext. 224