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CASH Study
In this study, we are looking to better understand factors that affect someone’s social comprehension abilities. If you agree to take part, you will be asked to take part in a short interview about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. You’ll then be asked to complete a questionnaire in which you will be asked questions about your social connections and feelings. You will also complete some tasks to measure your thinking skills. Finally, you will be asked to provide some demographic information about yourself. The study should take approximately 1-2 hours to complete, and you will receive $15 compensation per hour for your participation.
To be eligible for the study, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 and 65.
Be able to read and understand English.
Be willing to come into our lab in Kingston in-person to participate.
Have received a diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disordersuch as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and began experiencing symptoms at least 10 years ago (e.g. in or before 2013).
For more information please contact cpdlab@queensu.ca with your phone number and a few times that would work for you for a 10-15 minute screening call so we can contact you for eligibility screening. All inquiries are completely confidential.
SPACE Study
In this study, we are looking to better understand the factors that are associated with social cognitive skills, which are thinking skills that help people understand other people, in those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, recurrent major depressive disorder, and/or major depressive disorder with psychotic features. You will complete two tests of social cognition and a role-play exercise with study team members; during these tests, your heartbeat, skin sweating, and brain activity will be recorded. You will also complete questionnaires about yourself on the computer and take part in a brief interview about your experiences, mood, and thoughts. The study should take approximately 2 hours to complete, and you will receive $15 compensation per hour for your participation.
To be eligible for the study, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 and 65.
Be able to read and understand English.
Be willing to come into our lab in Kingston in-person to participate.
Have received a diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, recurrent major depressive disorder, and/or major depressive disorder with psychotic features.
For more information please contact cpdlab@queensu.ca with your phone number and a few times that would work for you for a 10-15 minute screening call so we can contact you for eligibility screening. All inquiries are completely confidential.