Does Anybody Have Any Information On Studies Involving Roller Coasters And Their Effects On Depression?

I was interested to know if anybody knows if there has been a study done on Roller Coasters and the effects they have on people suffering from Depression.
I know how to look this information up a the library but I'd like to know if you had any links or if you've heard of a study done on this topic.
I ask this simply because I recently went to a theme park and noticed that during and after riding on the roller coaster I could not stop smiling and laughing. I'd be interested to see published studies of the brain's reaction to this as a stimulus – specifically related to depression.
Otherwise, perhaps I'll design one

maybe. I searched the psycinfo database and found nothing. but i think it may have to do with distraction in general. try looking at dialectical behavior therapy. it's difficult to be depressed when you are thinking about surviving, which in a small way is why we like amusement park rides – it is a safe (usually) way to face "danger" – the heart races and the blood gets pumping stimulating the fight or flight response. this reaction is blunted when we are in a state of depression. great question.

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