Partner Event: Stigma Resistance Coalition (SRC) Research Study on Depression and Anxiety among Black adults

When:
Sunday, Jan 01, 2023 7:00a -
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 7:00p

Where:
Online event
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02110

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Admission:
FREE

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Event website:
https://rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/form/B5F02468-6E31-4E16-8919-BCE6BB060EE0#/

What we are studying

Major depressive and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in the general population and are a leading cause of disability. Black adults have a high burden of depression and anxiety. We are interested in your perspectives on identifying barriers to engaging in mental health care for Black adults. Our view on mental illness influence our willingness to seek help or counseling from mental health professionals.

 

Why it is important

Stigma is characterized by negative attitudes or beliefs about mental illness, or negative behaviors directed toward people who have a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. It is important for us to understand ways to address stigma or other similar barriers to mental health care in the community. Black adults who experience depression or anxiety will have a unique perspective on the factors that may affect their willingness to see a mental health professional. We are interested in the expertise of patients who live with depression or anxiety disorders.

 

What we hope to accomplish

We will develop a video-based mobile application to reduce mental illness stigma and address similar barriers to engaging in mental health care.

Click “I Am Interested” to get started. If you have questions, contact:

Ronke Pederson

CRC

[email protected]

(617) 726-8895


Who can participate

If you identify as Black American or Black immigrant

If you are ages 18-45 years

If you own a smartphone with internet access

If you have not seen a psychiatrist or therapist in the last 12 months

If you are English speaking

Who cannot participate

Exclusion criteria: 1) visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairments that would prevent engagement in study procedures, and 2) diagnosis of psychotic disorder or severe suicidality for which participation would be inappropriate.


What you may be asked to do

Share their views and perspectives on components of mobile mental health intervention. This intervention will be designed based on the perspectives of people who have depression and anxiety with lived experience.

Project activities may include:

Estimated Time Commitment

45 minutes over 45 minutes


What You May Get

Learn about mental health and receive compensation for their time


Location

Travel

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Additional Information

Project Website

https://depressionmgh.org/who-we-are/staff/aderonke-pederson-md

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