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Do you own an Android phone? Are you interested in evaluating a suicide prevention app?
Researchers at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ in partnership with Roots of Hope Nova Scotia are exploring how technology can be used for suicide prevention.
We’re looking for participants for a study to evaluate a mobile application called ‘LifeLink’ that supports caregivers of individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. This study consists of a pre-test survey (~ 5 minutes), after which you will be asked to install and use the LifeLink app for a week. After a week, you will be asked to fill out a post-test survey (~10-15 minutes). If you wish, you can also participate in an optional interview session (online) to provide more feedback on your experience with the app.
Qualifications Required:
- Age: 16+
- Live in Canada
- Own an Android phone      Â
- Have supported or are supporting an individual experiencing suicidal thoughts including their caregivers, partners, grandparents, families, chosen family, friends, teachers, guidance counsellors, social workers, coaches, mentors etc. Â
- Language Proficiency: English
Participants will enter a lucky draw to win one of five Amazon Gift Card worth $50 each.
Your participation is highly appreciated and is completely voluntary. All data will be treated confidentially and for research purposes only. This study is part of a Master’s thesis and has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ [REB #2024-7043].
To sign up to participate, please visit or for more information email Smriti Jha at smriti.jha@dal.ca
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