Peer support app for veterans with emotional distress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile app with peer support to help veterans in primary care manage emotional distress like depression, anxiety, or stress. Participation may help you feel better and connect with others who understand.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran who receives primary care at one of three specific VA locations: Philadelphia, Ann Arbor, or Bedford.
- You are feeling significant emotional distress, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress.
- You are not currently having thoughts of suicide or severe mental health issues like mania or psychosis.
- You are not planning to start talk therapy during the study.
- You have not started or changed the dose of any psychiatric medication in the last two months.
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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