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The NSHA Eating Disorder Clinic is seeking volunteers with binge eating who live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or PEI for an online research study that is testing two treatments for binge eating.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have access to a computer with an internet connection and webcam that can be used in a private area
• Are not currently receiving therapy/treatment specifically for binge eatingWhat is required?
• An online video meeting with a member of our research team that will help us determine your eligibility
• Three online group sessions designed to help with binge eating OR the use of a self-help book for 10 weeks
• Filling out online questionnairesInterested in Participating?
This online survey will help us determine if you are eligible to participate in the study. First, you will need to read through the Informed Consent Form in full and decide whether you agree to participate in this study to undergo pre-screening.
To access the survey copy and paste the link into your web browser.
LINK: https://research-study.nshealth.ca/surveys/?s=F3NF9JTWFYThis survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. You can click Save and Return Later if you'd like to be emailed a link to this survey to continue filling it out at a later time.
If you have any questions please contact EDRG@nshealth.ca.
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How has the pandemic impacted your health and wellbeing? What has been helpful and what has not been helpful for your mental health?
Researchers from the University of Victoria are participating in a global collaboration to study the psychological impact of the pandemic and lockdown. We are asking people to complete a short questionnaire to better understand how the pandemic is affecting us all and its impact on our day to day lifestyle. We hope to find out what is helpful for people during this time and also what may be causing some people to be affected more than others in terms of their wellbeing.
Can you spare 15 minutes to help? Even if you filled out the 1st wave of this survey (Aug - Oct 2020), please also fill out this NEW 2nd WAVE of our survey! Click on the link to the questionnaire for more information: https://bit.ly/3828qkJ or scan the QR code.
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Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to volunteer, while seeing the real-life impact you're making? CNIB has the position for you!
As a Vision Mates, you are paired with a person who is blind or partially sighted to help with sighted tasks in their home, deliver groceries, or call to chat. Our current volunteers find this both easy (it feels like spending time with a friend) and flexible (visits/calls are scheduled between the volunteer and their match at a mutually convenient time). Training is provided.
We’re currently looking to match:
- Brenda, Dartmouth, is looking for an older volunteer to help with reading, organizing, grocery shopping, going for walks, and running errands. She enjoys reading, using her computer, knitting, and sewing. She has some hearing loss.
- Marguerite, 90s, Dartmouth, is looking for a female (preferably over 40) to occasionally take her for errands such as groceries and the occasional appointment. The Vision Mate would need to be willing to drive, though wouldn’t necessarily meet weekly. She’s sweet though does seem to be starting with althemizers and can sometimes get confused or frustrated.
- Lui, Eastern Passage, is planning to purchase a sailboat and is looking for a sighted volunteer (with sailing experience) to help during weekly sails over the spring/summer/fall. If you or someone you know have the knowledge and interest to help, let me know!
- Joanne, 60s, Eastern Passage, enjoys collecting coins. She’d like a female volunteer to help with reading books and mail, going for walks, socializing, and running errands. She'd prefer visits during weekdays and is allergic to peanuts and smoke.Interested in volunteering for this position? Email jeff.deviller@cnib.ca and he'd be happy to answer any of your questions!
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We are conducting an online research study to better understand how physical distancing is impacting people’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. While isolated from others, many people are using smartphones to keep in touch and engage with others. With the use of a special app, we can begin to understand how people are saying socially connected through calling, messaging, and app usage. Understanding healthy social behaviour during the pandemic can help minimize the negative consequences of physical distancing. We are looking for people to join our study!
Who can Participate? We are looking for people aged 15 years and up to participate in the study. You do not need to be diagnosed with a mental disorder to participate in the study. Everyone is welcome!
Will you be reimbursed for your time? Participants will receive $40 for filling out the questionnaires and working with our app for one month. We will ask participants to fill out questionnaires again after three months. So, if you complete the study you will receive $60.
Please register using the following link, so that we can send you more information about what it will mean to take part in the current research study: COVID19-prosit.info
A staff member from our research team is available to answer any questions you have about the study at our toll-free number 1-833-905-0314 or by email at PROSIT@iwk.nshealth.ca.
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Researchers at the IWK Health Centre are looking to learn more about the experiences of unpaid caregivers of brain injury survivors. The information we receive will be used to create resources and programs that support caregivers and improve well-being.
If you care for a loved one with a brain injury, you may be eligible to participate in an online study! The person you care for could be a child, a sibling, a friend, a spouse, a parent, or a relative.
As a participant in this study, you will be asked to complete a 30-minute online questionnaire once every 6 months, for up to 2 years.For more information, visit our website: https://www.caringforward.ca/
To participate in the study, visit: https://mystudies.ca/studies/caregiverHave questions? Contact us toll-free at 1-887-341-8309 (ext. 8 or 9) or email us at caringforward@iwk.nshealth.ca
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The NSHA Eating Disorder Clinic is seeking volunteers with binge eating who live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or PEI for an online research study that is testing two treatments for binge eating.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have access to a computer with an internet connection and webcam that can be used in a private area
• Are not currently receiving therapy/treatment specifically for binge eatingWhat is required?
• An online video meeting with a member of our research team that will help us determine your eligibility
• Three online group sessions designed to help with binge eating OR the use of a self-help book for 10 weeks
• Filling out online questionnairesInterested in Participating?
This online survey will help us determine if you are eligible to participate in the study. First, you will need to read through the Informed Consent Form in full and decide whether you agree to participate in this study to undergo pre-screening.
To access the survey copy and paste the link into your web browser.
LINK: https://research-study.nshealth.ca/surveys/?s=F3NF9JTWFYThis survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. You can click Save and Return Later if you'd like to be emailed a link to this survey to continue filling it out at a later time.
If you have any questions please contact EDRG@nshealth.ca.
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How has the pandemic impacted your health and wellbeing? What has been helpful and what has not been helpful for your mental health?
Researchers from the University of Victoria are participating in a global collaboration to study the psychological impact of the pandemic and lockdown. We are asking people to complete a short questionnaire to better understand how the pandemic is affecting us all and its impact on our day to day lifestyle. We hope to find out what is helpful for people during this time and also what may be causing some people to be affected more than others in terms of their wellbeing.
Can you spare 15 minutes to help? Even if you filled out the 1st wave of this survey (Aug - Oct 2020), please also fill out this NEW 2nd WAVE of our survey! Click on the link to the questionnaire for more information: https://bit.ly/3828qkJ or scan the QR code.
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The NSHA Eating Disorder Clinic is seeking volunteers with binge eating who live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or PEI for an online research study that is testing two treatments for binge eating.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have access to a computer with an internet connection and webcam that can be used in a private area
• Are not currently receiving therapy/treatment specifically for binge eatingWhat is required?
• An online video meeting with a member of our research team that will help us determine your eligibility
• Three online group sessions designed to help with binge eating OR the use of a self-help book for 10 weeks
• Filling out online questionnairesInterested in Participating?
This online survey will help us determine if you are eligible to participate in the study. First, you will need to read through the Informed Consent Form in full and decide whether you agree to participate in this study to undergo pre-screening.
To access the survey copy and paste the link into your web browser.
LINK: https://research-study.nshealth.ca/surveys/?s=F3NF9JTWFYThis survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. You can click Save and Return Later if you'd like to be emailed a link to this survey to continue filling it out at a later time.
If you have any questions please contact EDRG@nshealth.ca.
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How has the pandemic impacted your health and wellbeing? What has been helpful and what has not been helpful for your mental health?
Researchers from the University of Victoria are participating in a global collaboration to study the psychological impact of the pandemic and lockdown. We are asking people to complete a short questionnaire to better understand how the pandemic is affecting us all and its impact on our day to day lifestyle. We hope to find out what is helpful for people during this time and also what may be causing some people to be affected more than others in terms of their wellbeing.
Can you spare 15 minutes to help? Even if you filled out the 1st wave of this survey (Aug - Oct 2020), please also fill out this NEW 2nd WAVE of our survey! Click on the link to the questionnaire for more information: https://bit.ly/3828qkJ or scan the QR code.
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Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to volunteer, while seeing the real-life impact you're making? CNIB has the position for you!
As a Vision Mates, you are paired with a person who is blind or partially sighted to help with sighted tasks in their home, deliver groceries, or call to chat. Our current volunteers find this both easy (it feels like spending time with a friend) and flexible (visits/calls are scheduled between the volunteer and their match at a mutually convenient time). Training is provided.
We’re currently looking to match:
- Brenda, Dartmouth, is looking for an older volunteer to help with reading, organizing, grocery shopping, going for walks, and running errands. She enjoys reading, using her computer, knitting, and sewing. She has some hearing loss.
- Marguerite, 90s, Dartmouth, is looking for a female (preferably over 40) to occasionally take her for errands such as groceries and the occasional appointment. The Vision Mate would need to be willing to drive, though wouldn’t necessarily meet weekly. She’s sweet though does seem to be starting with althemizers and can sometimes get confused or frustrated.
- Lui, Eastern Passage, is planning to purchase a sailboat and is looking for a sighted volunteer (with sailing experience) to help during weekly sails over the spring/summer/fall. If you or someone you know have the knowledge and interest to help, let me know!
- Joanne, 60s, Eastern Passage, enjoys collecting coins. She’d like a female volunteer to help with reading books and mail, going for walks, socializing, and running errands. She'd prefer visits during weekdays and is allergic to peanuts and smoke.Interested in volunteering for this position? Email jeff.deviller@cnib.ca and he'd be happy to answer any of your questions!
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We are conducting an online research study to better understand how physical distancing is impacting people’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. While isolated from others, many people are using smartphones to keep in touch and engage with others. With the use of a special app, we can begin to understand how people are saying socially connected through calling, messaging, and app usage. Understanding healthy social behaviour during the pandemic can help minimize the negative consequences of physical distancing. We are looking for people to join our study!
Who can Participate? We are looking for people aged 15 years and up to participate in the study. You do not need to be diagnosed with a mental disorder to participate in the study. Everyone is welcome!
Will you be reimbursed for your time? Participants will receive $40 for filling out the questionnaires and working with our app for one month. We will ask participants to fill out questionnaires again after three months. So, if you complete the study you will receive $60.
Please register using the following link, so that we can send you more information about what it will mean to take part in the current research study: COVID19-prosit.info
A staff member from our research team is available to answer any questions you have about the study at our toll-free number 1-833-905-0314 or by email at PROSIT@iwk.nshealth.ca.