Football to reduce stigma toward mental illness in students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing football (soccer) can help reduce stigma toward mental illness. It compares the effectiveness of actual interaction with people who have mental illness versus watching videos. If you are a healthy university student who can safely play football, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You must be a university student currently enrolled and between 18 and 30 years old.
- You should be in good physical health with no conditions that prevent you from exercising safely.
- You need to be able to play football without risk of injury (no pregnancy, heart disease, or other physical problems).
- You must not have serious emotional, personality, or substance abuse issues that could interfere with participation.
- You will need to sign a consent form agreeing to follow the study procedures.
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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