proposal lucid dreams
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A Study of Lucid
Dreams:
The Effects on the
Depressive Mind
Juan Enrique Maldonado Weng
Biology Laboratory 3009
RISE- Summer Bridge
Hypothesis
Lucid Dreaming is an effective way
of improving the behavior of
patients that are suffering from
Major Depression Disorder
Methodology:
Groups Diagnosed
with MDD
Receive Lucidity
Training
Maintain regular
Medication
A Yes Yes No
B Yes Yes Yes
C Yes No Yes
D No Yes No
Mnemonic Induction of Lucid
Dreams
Helps remember being within a
dream
“Early Morning Nap” Technique
This compels the brain to become
lucid in dreams by being wakeful.
Dream Log
Conclusion
Find a better way to treat depression and
help those who suffer from it
References
Susan Blackmore. Conversations on Consciousness. Oxford University. Interview with
Stephen LaBerge. Pages 137-148.
Stephen LaBerge, Leslie Phillips, & Lynne Levitan. 2007. Lucidity Institute Research
Papers.
Stephen LaBerge. Lucid Dreaming. 2000
Bernert, R., Thomas E. Joiner Jr, Kelly C. Cukrowicz, Norman B. Schmidt, and Barry
Krakow. 2005 Suicidality and Sleep Disturbances. Vol. 28, No. 9. Pages 1135-1140.
http://www.journalsleep.org/Articles/280917.pdf
Spoormaker, V., and Jan van den Bout. 2005. Lucid Dreaming Treatment for
Nightmares: A Pilot-Study. Department of Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University.
Page 152-154. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17053341