Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Minoritized People with Disabilities
My study aims to assess the impact of minority stressors such as stigma and discrimination on mental health and suicidal ideation in people with disabilities and chronic conditions.
Link to Survey: bit.ly/smpdstudy
About the Study
Eligible Ataxia Types
All Ataxias
Type of Study
Survey
Clinical Trial Phase
N/A
Age Range
Adult 18+
Study Start Date
6/17/2024
Estimated Completion Date
11/30/2024
IRB Approval #
IRB24-0302
Location(s)
Harvard University
William James Hall 218
33 Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA
Contact Information
Melissa Shang
melissashang@college.harvard.edu
610-737-0007
What does participation in the study entail?
Participants will complete a 30-45 minute Qualtrics survey. The survey will cover their experiences with minority stressors and mental health and their lifetime experiences (not current) with suicidal ideation.
What are the potential benefits for participants?
There are no direct benefits for participants aside from learning about mental health resources that may be helpful to them.
What are the potential risks for participants?
One potential risk is that participants may experience distress when responding to certain survey questions (such as those asking about suicidal thoughts and behaviors). However, participants are told that they may decide not to participate at any time. We also provide a list of mental health resources upon completing the study. Additionally, although all collected data is stored on secure and encrypted servers, loss of privacy (though very unlikely) may occur due to a data breach. However, we will keep email addresses — the only piece of identifying information — stored separately from research data.
Is there financial compensation?
Yes. $10
Is there travel reimbursement?
No. Not applicable.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who identifies as having a disability or chronic condition, is 18+, lives in the United States, and has access to internet.
Additional Information or Resources
Link to participate: bit.ly/smpdstudy
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