Gratitude writing to reduce stress in female students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether writing about things you're grateful for can help reduce stress and worry. You'll write briefly about gratitude over a few weeks, and researchers will measure how you feel before and after.
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Who can take part
- You are a female undergraduate student (not in a psychology degree program)
- You experience mild to moderate stress or anxiety (we'll screen you first)
- You do not have a physical disability that prevents writing
- You are not currently seeing a therapist or counselor for mental health
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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