Creating a personal legacy for people with serious illness
This study tests a program called Reflections: My Story that helps people with serious illness create a personal legacy—like a video, letter, or memory book—to share with loved ones. It aims to see if this support helps with emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have a serious illness with a high risk of dying.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You do not have untreated schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- You have not had a suicide attempt or been hospitalized for mental health in the last 6 months.
- You do not have advanced dementia or active delirium.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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