Description
Participate in a Mental Health Research Study
University of California, Irvine Research: Therapy and Technology Investigation
---Overview
We invite you to participate in our four-week research project evaluating a chatbot as a supplementary tool within a therapeutic framework. Compensation includes a $25 Amazon gift code for the initial survey, with additional compensation for follow-up surveys.
---Study Process
- Complete an initial baseline questionnaire.
- Participate in a brief enrollment call via Zoom.
- Adhere to the study protocol for four weeks.
- Complete follow-up surveys at four and eight weeks post-enrollment (pending authorization).
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Reside within the United States.
- Be fluent in English.
- Self-report a diagnosis or treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or major depressive disorder (MDD) from a licensed professional within the last 12 months.
- Self-report being currently engaged in therapy.
Exclusion Criteria
You are not eligible if you have ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or have been hospitalized due to suicidality.
---Compensation
- $25 Amazon gift code for completing the baseline survey.
- Additional compensation for completing the four-week and eight-week follow-up surveys.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please use the link below to complete the preliminary screening survey.
https://uci.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8CHv0nNxptvKPc?AdSource=CL102.90026.np
If you potentially qualify, a member of the research team will contact you for further steps.