We’re recruiting participants for a study to examine the effects of behavioral interventions on emotional well‐being and medical health. The study will explore whether these interventions affect health and well‐being by improving how the body responds to stress. Two of the interventions include training in meditation. The third intervention will provide education on a number of important health topics in a supportive group environment. The study involves completing a number of assessments, and will require two separate visits to the research unit of Emory University Hospital. At each visit, participants will spend one day at the hospital research unit, and will undergo various study procedures that include placement of an IV (intravenous line). Participants will also attend a training class one evening per week for 8 weeks, and will wear a digital audio recorder for 2 weekends. Participants who complete the study procedures will be compensated $435 for their time.
Requirements:
1. Commit approximately 24 hours over the course of the study for study procedures.
2. Commit two hours per week for eight weeks to attend the study training classes.
3. Age 25 – 55.
4. Medically healthy.

You cannot participate if you:
1. You currently have a serious medical or neurological condition or are taking psychiatric medications such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers or antipsychotics
2. Are currently abusing drugs or alcohol, or if you have a history (in the past six months) of alcohol or drug dependency
3. Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study period
4. Are obese (a body mass index ≥ 30)
5. Chronically use anti‐inflammatory or immunosuppressive agents

Contact Information:
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please e‐mail calm@emory.edu.

Principal Investigator: Charles L. Raison, M.D.
Emory University School of Medicine Approved by Emory IRB on 3/9/2011