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Dear Parents,
My name is Dr. Christopher Flessner. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of
Psychological Sciences at Kent State University (KSU). I am also the director of the Pediatric
Anxiety and Allergy Research Clinic (PAARC) at KSU. Recently, my lab has been awarded a
grant from the National Institutes of Health to test two interventions designed to help young
children stick to food allergy safety rules. This intervention is designed specifically for children
5-9 years of age with a parent-reported food allergy.
Families can earn up to $150 for their participation in this study. The primary assessment
and intervention portions of this study will be conducted virtually. If you believe that you might
be interested in learning more about this project, please do not hesitate to contact the PAARC at
330-672-2200 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Christopher Flessner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences
Director, Pediatric Anxiety Research Clinic (PARC)
Kent State University
About the Pediatric Anxiety & Allergy Research Program
Our primary goal is to (1) better understand risk factors leading to the development of anxiety in children and adolescents and (2) provide treatments that work for kids experiencing symptoms of an anxiety disorder, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Tic Disorders, Social Phobia, and Specific Phobias.
Recently, we have broadened our focus to also examine health outcomes related to childhood food allergies. Specifically, we are interested in the relationship between food allergies, anxiety, and parenting. Our primary goal is to (1) understand risk factors that may lead to the development of anxiety in children with food allergies and (2) develop interventions designed to improve the quality of life for children with food allergies.