Do you have SAD or OCD? Be a research participant and get $40!
Description
University of Waterloo Anxiety Study Researchers are currently seeking volunteers (18+ years of age) for our Anxiety Studies Participant Pool. We are seeking participants with general symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worrying. In particular, you may be eligible if you experience any of the following:
• fear or embarrassment being watched, being the focus of attention, or fear of being humiliated
• fear of talking in front of a group
• avoidance of parties or social situations
• difficulty initiating or maintaining a conversation
• fear of talking to people in authority
• difficulty being assertive
• fear or embarrassment of eating or drinking in front of others
• fear or embarrassment of writing while someone watches
• extreme shyness and nervousness in social situations
• recurrent thoughts or images that are unwanted, distasteful, inappropriate, intrusive, or distressing,
such as:
• the idea that you were dirty, contaminated, or had germs
• doubting that you turned appliances off or locked doors properly
• fearing that you would act on some impulse
• obsessions with sexual thoughts, images or impulses
• the need to do something repeatedly without being able to resist doing it, like washing, cleaning, checking or counting
• the need to do things a certain way even if another way would be more efficient
Participants who are eligible for the Pool (as determined by a confidential, 15-minute phone interview) will be asked to complete:
• an in-person interview about symptoms of anxiety, depression, drug/alcohol use, unusual experiences and physical sensations (~60-90 minutes)
• self-report questionnaires about symptoms, mood, social experiences, thoughts about self, concentration and habits (~60-90 minutes) Participants will receive $40.00 in appreciation of their time related to the interview and questionnaire session.
The initial questionnaire can be accessed here:
https://uwaterloo.ca/anxiety-studies/research/current-studies/survey
Please note that we are looking for permanent residents in the Ontario.
Any confidential inquiries can be made through the Anxiety Studies Division:
Website: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/anxiety-studies
Voicemail: (519) 888-4567, ext. 35920
E-mail: anxiety@uwaterloo.ca
This project has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee (ORE#32167). However, the final decision about participation is yours.
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2023-04-29