1. A Study of Lucid
Dreams:
The Effects on the
Depressive Mind
Juan Enrique Maldonado Weng
Biology Laboratory 3009
RISE- Summer Bridge

2. Hypothesis
Lucid Dreaming is an effective way
of improving the behavior of
patients that are suffering from
Major Depression Disorder

3. Methodology:
Diagnosed Receive Lucidity Maintain regular
Groups
with MDD Training Medication
A Yes Yes No
B Yes Yes Yes
C Yes No Yes
D No Yes No

4. Mnemonic Induction of Lucid
Dreams
Helps remember being within a
dream

5. “Early Morning Nap” Technique
This compels the brain to become
lucid in dreams by being wakeful.

6. Dream Log

7. Conclusion
Find a better way to treat depression and
help those who suffer from it

8. 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.
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