All medical research operations are conducted through Atlanta Behavioral Research, LLC which is a dedicated private research facility that conducts clinical trials in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Atlanta Behavioral Research is integrated into Lifeline Psychiatry on site to make it easier for clinic patients and research participants. Clinical trials with new treatment options often lead to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approvals that allow access to general public.

All our investigators have active medical licenses and board certifications in Psychiatry or/and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. At Atlanta Behavioral Research, subject safety is our number one priority. Highly trained physicians, nurses, study coordinators and other research staff constantly strive for safety of research participants.

We typically have ongoing research studies in following psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents and adults. We welcome new research participants who are altruistic and wanting to help with scientific advancement and have access to newer treatment options. Please call clinical study coordinator at (770) 458-0447 to learn more about studies that are enrolling new research subjects.

• Schizophrenia: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) describes Schizophrenia as a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for their family and friends. The symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate in usual, everyday activities, but effective treatments are available. Many people who receive treatment can engage in school or work, achieve independence, and enjoy personal relationships.
• Bipolar Disorder: NIMH describes Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) as a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.
• Major Depressive Disorder: NIMH describes Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) as a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Panic Disorder: Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships. There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and various phobia-related disorders.
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): NIMH describes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is a typical reaction meant to protect a person from harm. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from initial symptoms naturally. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are not in danger.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): NIMH describes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
• Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease: Dementia is a general term used to describe loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia.
• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): NIMH describes Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a disorder that is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:
• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder): NIMH describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life.
• Tourette’s Disorder: Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds called tics. TS is one of a group of disorders of the developing nervous system called tic disorders.