Understanding Generative AI Applications in Digital Mental Health Tools

Our research team is designing digital tools that can help people manage common mental health concerns like feeling down, depressed, sad, or empty. The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences, preferences, and needs of adults (ages 18 and older) who have experienced depression and to generate ideas for using technology and Artificial Intelligence to help people manage their symptoms and improve their mental health. This information will help guide our design of digital tools for people with mental health conditions.

Study participation lasts approximately 27 days. If enrolled, you will be asked to:

• Create an account on our online focus group platform
• Respond to research questions posted online in the focus group every 3 days.
• Respond to other participants’ posts in the focus group in a way that moves the discussion along.
• Some participants may be invited to complete an optional telephone follow-up interview to expand on their experiences and perspectives.
• Stay in touch with study staff by phone, email and/or direct message.

Eligible participants may be compensated up to $81 for answering questions in the online focus group, responding to other participants’ posts. If you complete a follow-up interview, you can earn an additional $15.

This study is for individuals:

• Who are US Citizens or Residents
• Who are 18 years old or older
• Have a smartphone

• Have had an episode of depression, whether or not your depression was professionally diagnosed
• Can read and speak English fluently

If one or more of the criteria described above are not met, you will not be eligible to participate in the current study.

Take our online screener today to find out if you may be eligible to participate:
https://redcap.fsm.northwestern.edu/surveys/?s=MXCWW7EMCK44XYL4 

 

If you have any immediate questions or concerns, you may also contact the research team:

Study Contact: Jack Svoboda

Email: jack.svoboda@northwestern.edu 

Call: 312-503-1298

 

This study (STU00223422) has been approved by the Northwestern University Institutional Review Board.