Breaking Sad Lab - Western University

Do you and your partner ever feel like depression makes your relationship and support harder? We’re a Canadian research team at Western University studying how romantic couples cope when one or both partners are experiencing depression or depressive symptoms. Please help us understand what support looks like in real relationships of individuals with depression.

Who may be eligible?
-You are 18 or older
-You and your romantic partner have been together for at least six months and currently live together (all genders & orientations welcome)
-At least one partner currently experiences depressive symptoms (formal diagnosis of depression is not required)
-Both partners agree to participate
-Neither partner is currently pregnant nor has given birth in the last 12 months

What does participation involve?
-1 initial survey
-Daily surveys for 14 days (each survey should take a few minutes)
-2 follow-up surveys at 3 months and 6 months

Total time spent completing the surveys is estimated to be ~2 hours spread across 6 months.

All surveys are online and can be done by smartphone or computer. Compensation is provided for your time.

To learn more and discuss your eligibility, please contact [email protected]

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