Thinking about death and emotions: a lab study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how thinking about death affects feelings of anxiety and sadness. You'll do a short lab task and answer questions.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You live in Cluj-Napoca or can come to the lab there.
- You do not have a diagnosis of a personality disorder or psychotic disorder.
- You are not currently having thoughts of suicide.
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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