Curriculum Vitae
Daniel W. Capron, M.S.
Department of Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1270
Phone: (518) 423-7397
Email:
Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
2012 - Present
Major Area: Clinical Psychology
Major Professor: N. Brad Schmidt, Ph.D.
Doctoral Candidate
Expected completion date: 2015
Florida State University
Master of Science, December 2011
Major Area: Clinical Psychology
Thesis Title: Treatment seeking among college students with problem drinking and comorbid mood and anxiety
symptomology
University at Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY
24 Credits in Psychology, August 2006 - June 2007
Providence College
Providence, RI
B.A. in Political Science May 2005
Grants
2013- National Institute of Mental Health (Individual NRSA: F31MH099860-01-A1)
Computerized Intervention for Anxiety Sensitivity Cognitive Concerns
Impact Score: 19 Percentile: 12
Total Costs: Under review
Role on Project: Principal Investigator
2011- DOD Military Suicide Research Consortium
Development and Evaluation of a Brief, Suicide Prevention Intervention Reducing Anxiety Sensitivity
Direct Costs: $300,000
Roles on Project: Developed study idea, co-wrote grant proposal, project coordinator (PI: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.)
2008- National Institute of Mental Health (R01 MH076629-0)
Smoking-Based Prevention Program for Panic Disorder
Direct Costs: $2,388,135
Roles on Project: Project Therapist, Recruitment Coordinator (PIs: Michael Zvolensky, Ph.D., & Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.)
2010- 2011 National Institute of Mental Health (Individual NRSA: F31MH086174-01)
Refinement and Examination of a Brief Anxiety Sensitivity Focused Intervention
Direct Costs: $65,002
Role on Project: Study Therapist (PI: Meghan Keough, M.S.)
2008- 2010 James & Esther King Biomedical Research
Anxiety-Based Smoking Treatment
Direct Costs: $375,000
Role on Project: Recruitment Coordinator (PI: Mary A. Gerend, Ph.D.)
Professional Research Positions
2009- Laboratory Coordinator
Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic
Florida State University
Supervisor: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Training
Activities: Serve as project coordinator on multiple treatment outcome research studies; coordinate undergraduate research assistants; manage databases; supervise graduate student administration of study protocols; recruit participants for various treatment studies; manage lab equipment and website.
2011- 2013 Project Coordinator
Development and Evaluation of a Brief, Suicide Prevention Intervention Reducing Anxiety Sensitivity
Florida State University
Supervisor: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Activities: Supervised faculty member, graduate students and full-time research assistants on project; coordinated bi-weekly meetings involving all project staff; led development of novel computerized intervention for anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns and control condition; administered diagnostic interviews (SCID) to potential research participants and clients; led data analyses and assisted with management of databases.
2008- Research Assistant
Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic
Florida State University
Supervisor: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Duties: Administer structured diagnostic interviews (SCID) to potential research participants; conduct data analyses for multiple projects; complete SCID’s at follow-up appointments; attend weekly supervision meeting and treatment adherence meetings.
2008- Research Study Therapist
Smoking Treatment and Anxiety Management Program
Florida State University
Supervisor: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Duties: Administered diagnostic interviews (SCID) to potential research participants and clients; delivered four-session anxiety-based smoking cessation treatment intervention; maintained participant files; led recruitment efforts to enroll study participants; coordinated cross-site collaborations; managed undergraduate and full-time post-undergraduate research assistants; assisted with management of databases.
2010- 2011 Research Study Therapist
Randomized Pilot Study of a Brief Transdiagnostic Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
PI: Christina Riccardi, M.S.
Duties: Administered five-session transdiagnostic CBT based treatment to eligible patients with a primary anxiety diagnosis; maintained participant files; participated in bi-weekly training/supervision meetings with PI to ensure protocol adherence; completed diagnostic interviews (SCID) at follow-up appointments.
2009- 2010 Research Study Therapist
Refinement and Examination of a Brief Anxiety Sensitivity Focused Intervention
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Supervisor: Meghan E. Keough, M.S.
Activities: Administered a brief anxiety sensitivity (AS) treatment to individuals with
high AS; completed diagnostic interviews (SCID) at initial screening appointment;
administered CO2 challenge at intervention and follow-up appointments; maintained
participant files; attended supervisory meetings to discuss diagnostic interviews and
ensure protocol adherence.
2006- 2008 Lead Undergraduate Research Assistant
Anxiety Disorders Research Program
University at Albany, State University of New York
Supervisor: John P. Forsyth, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director, Anxiety Disorders Research Program, Director of Clinical Training
Duties: Assisted graduate students in supervising and training new undergraduate research assistants; reviewed applications and conducted interviews to assess and hire undergraduate applicants; assisted graduate students in the development and implementation of new studies; co-led the development of an online system to analyze questionnaire results.
2006 - 2008 Research Assistant
Anxiety Disorders Research Program
University at Albany, State University of New York
Supervisor: John P. Forsyth, Ph.D.
Project: Experiential Avoidance Study
Duties: Supervised administration of the experiment protocol - including psychophysiological assessment (skin conductance, pulse, respiration); assisted in the experimental design; conducted biomedical screening interviews to assure participant safety and fitness for inclusion in the study; managed participant scheduling and compensation; assisted with data entry and management in SPSS.
Project: Interoceptive Fear Learning in Panic Disorder
Duties: Conducted biomedical screening interviews to assure participant safety and fitness for inclusion in the study; managed participant scheduling and compensation; assisted with data entry and management in SPSS.
Teaching/Supervising Experience
2009- Instructor
Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Course: Directed Individual Study (undergraduate-level course)
Duties: Develop curriculum and provide instruction to undergraduates in conducting clinical and translational research; conduct professional development exercises and seminars in a variety of topics including research methods and assessment of suicidality.
2011 Guest Lecturer
Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Course: Abnormal Psychology (undergraduate-level course)
Professor: Christina Riccardi, M.S.
Lectures: Provided an overview of assessing and diagnosing abnormality.
Clinical Experience
2009- Anxiety Specialist
Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic
Florida State University
Supervisor: Norman B. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Duties: Provide outpatient empirically supported treatments to adults with a primary anxiety disorder; conduct diagnostic interviews (SCID) and psychological assessments to clients; conduct screening interviews and emergency suicidality assessments; attend weekly supervision meetings.
2009- 2011 Therapist/Psychological Trainee
Florida State University Psychology Clinic
Florida State University
Supervisors: Donald R. Kerr, Ph.D., Natalie Sachs-Ericsson, Ph.D. & Thomas Joiner, Ph.D.
Duties: Provided individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and children utilizing empirically supported treatments; administered structure interviews (SCID, MINI- KID); administered and interpreted psychoeducational and personality assessments (MMPI-2); conducted ADHD and learning disorder evaluations; performed emergency suicidality assessments; generated comprehensive psychological reports.
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals (including in press)
1. Norr, A. M., Oglesby, M. E., Capron, D. W., Raines, A. M., Korte, K. J., & Schmidt, N. B. (in press).Evaluating the Unique Contribution of Intolerance of Uncertainty Relative to Other Cognitive Vulnerability Factors in Anxiety Psychopathology.Journal of Affective Disorders.
2. Capron, D.W., Norr, A.M., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (in press). Prospective evaluation of the effect of an anxiety sensitivity intervention on suicidality among smokers. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
3. Capron, D.W., Norr, A.M., Macatee, R.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (in press). Testing incremental contributions of affect dysregulation constructs on suicide. Behavior Therapy.
4. Capron, D.W., Norr, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013). Risk of co-occurring psychopathology: A test of expectancy theory. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 27, 79-83.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2012.10.011.
5. Korte, K.J., Capron, D.W., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013). The Fagerström scales: Does altering scoring enhance the psychometric properties? Addictive Behaviors, 38, 1757-1763.
6. Medley, A.N., Capron, D.W., Korte, K.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013).Anxiety Sensitivity: A Potential Vulnerability Factor for Compulsive Hoarding. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 42:1, 45-55.
7. Capron, D.W., Kotov, R., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013). A cross-cultural replication of an interactive model of anxiety sensitivity relevant to suicide. Psychiatry Research, 205, 74-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2012.08.006
8. Oglesby, M. E., Medley, A.N., Norr, A.M., Capron, D. W., Korte, K.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013).Exploration of Intolerance of Uncertainty as a Vulnerability Factor for Hoarding Behaviors. Journal of Affective Disorders, 145, 227-231. doi:dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2012.08.003.
9. Capron, D.W., & Schmidt, N.B. (2012). Positive drinking consequences among hazardous drinking college students. Addictive Behaviors, 37, 663-667. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.02.002
10. Capron, D.W., Blumenthal, H., Medley, A.N., Lewis, S., Feldner, M.T., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2012). Anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns predict suicidality among smokers. Journal of Affective Disorders, 138, 239-246. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2012.01.048
11. Capron, D.W., Gonzalez, A, Parent, J., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2012). Suicidality and Anxiety Sensitivity in Adults with HIV. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 26, 298-303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/apc.2011.0429
12. Capron, D. W., Cougle, J. R., Ribeiro, J. D., Joiner, T. E., & Schmidt, N. B. (2012). An interactive model of anxiety sensitivity relevant to suicide attempt history and future suicidal ideation. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 46, 174-180. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2011.10.009
13. Capron, D.W., Fitch, K.E., Medley, A.N., Blagg, C., Mallott, M.A., & Joiner, T.E. (2012). The role of anxiety sensitivity sub-factors in suicidal ideation and suicide attempt history. Depression and Anxiety, 29, 195-201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/da.20871
Manuscripts Under Review
1. Allan, N.P., Capron, D.W., Raines, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013). Unique relations among anxiety sensitivity factors and anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse, and suicidal ideation. Manuscript submitted for publication.
2. Allan, N.P., Korte, K.J., Capron, D.W., Raines, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013). Factor mixture modeling of anxiety sensitivity: A three class structure. Manuscript submitted for publication.
3. Raines, A.M., Oglesby, M.E., Unruh, A.S., Capron, D.W., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013).Perceived Control: A General Psychological Vulnerability Factor for Compulsive Hoarding. Manuscript submitted for publication.
4. Macatee, R.J., Capron, D.W., Schmidt, N.B., & Cougle, J.R. (2013). The Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Development of Worry.Manuscript submitted for publication.
5. Macatee, R.J., Capron, D.W., Schmidt, N.B., & Cougle, J.R. (2013). The Role of Emotion Dysregulation in the Development of Obsessions: A Consideration of Poor Distress Tolerance and Daily Stressors.Manuscript submitted for publication.
6. Capron, D.W., Allan, N.P., Norr, A.N., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013) The effect of successful and unsuccessful smoking cessation on short term depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Manuscript submitted for publication.
7. Allan, N., Capron, D.W., Lejuez, C., & Schmidt, N.B. (2012). Developmental Trajectories of Anxiety Symptoms in Early Adolescence: The Influence of Anxiety Sensitivity. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Manuscripts in Preparation
1. Capron, D.W., Allan, N.P., Ialongo, N.S., & Schmidt, N.B. (in preparation). The depression distress amplification model in adolescents: An examination of anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns, depression and suicidal ideation.
2. Capron, D.W., & Baumeister, R.F. (in preparation). Reversing the salience of valence: How drugs reverse the bad is stronger than good phenomenon.
3. Capron, D.W., Joiner, T.E., & Schmidt. (in preparation). The role of anxiety in suicide: A review and proposal of a new model.
4. Capron, D.W., Norr, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (in preparation). Examination of low anxiety sensitivity anxiety disorder patients.
5. Capron, D.W. & Schmidt, N.B. (in preparation). Treatment seeking among hazardous drinking college students with comorbid mood/anxiety pathology.
Professional Presentations
1. Capron, D.W., Norr, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013, November). Interpretation Bias Modification for Anxiety Sensitivity: Effects and Mechanisms of Change. In J. Kuckertz (Chair), Mechanisms and Predictors of Symptom Change: Examining Discrepant Results in Cognitive Bias Modification Trials. Symposium submitted for presentation at the annual conference of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.
2. Capron, D. W., Allan, N. P., Norr, A. M., Zvolensky, M. J., & Schmidt, N. B. (2013, November).Short-term changes in anxiety, depression, and suicidality after successful or unsuccessful smoking cessation.In K. M. Avallone and A. C. McLeish (Chairs), Mechanisms Underlying Tobacco and Marijuana Use and Cessation. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.
3. Capron, D.W., Medley, A.N., Korte, K.K., Norr, A.M., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013, July). Interpretation Bias Modification for Anxiety Sensitivity: Pilot Results. In K. Korte (Chair), Novel Findings in Anxiety Sensitivity Research. Symposium accepted to the conference of the World Congress of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies, Lima, Peru.
4. Norr, A. M., Capron, D.W., Korte, K. J., Medley, A. N., & Schmidt, N. B. (2013, July).Health Anxiety, Medical Information Seeking, and Anxiety Sensitivity. In K. Korte (Chair),Novel Findings in Anxiety Sensitivity Research. Symposium accepted to the conference of the World Congress of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies, Lima, Peru.
5. Capron, D.W., Medley, A.N., Cougle, J.R., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013, April). Development of a Targeted Computerized Intervention for Anxiety Sensitivity Cognitive Concerns for use with at-risk Military Populations. Individual oral presentation presented at the annual conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America in La Jolla, CA.
6. Capron, D.W., Medley, A.N., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013, April). Anxiety Sensitivity Subfactor Interaction and Suicide: A Cross-Cultural Replication. In J. Ribeiro (Chair), The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide: Further Developments and Novel Extensions. Symposium talk presented at the annual conference the American Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
7. Capron, D.W. (2012, April). An Interactive Model of Anxiety Sensitivity Subfactors Relevant to Suicidality. Research talk presented at Florida State University Graduate Research Day, Tallahassee, FL.
8. Capron, D.W., Cougle, J.R., Ribeiro, J.D., Joiner, T.E., & Schmidt, N.B. (2012, April). An Interactive Model of Anxiety Sensitivity Relevant to Suicide Attempt History and Future Suicidal Ideation. In J. Sareen (Chair), Anxiety and Suicide Risk: Understanding the Mechanisms and Discussing DSM-V Implications. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Arlington, VA.
9. Keough, M.E., Capron, D.W., Medley, A.N., Mitchell, M.A., Wilson, S.B., & Schmidt, N.B. (2010, November). Refinement and Examination of a Brief Anxiety Sensitivity Focused Intervention. Symposium presented at the Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Poster Presentations
- Capron, D.W., Allan, N.P., Norr, A.M., Zvolensky, M.J., & Schmidt, N.B. (2013, November).