Personal Impacts of COVID-19/Coronavirus Study (PICS)
Research Brief
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly impacted our daily lives in a variety of ways that extend well beyond risk of physical illness to include occupational and emotional challenges.
To better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals, this online survey asks about feelings, thoughts and actions, as well as use of coping techniques and support resources, over a one-year period.
Objective
The study has three main objectives:
to uncover and understand the impacts of the pandemic on mental health;
to evaluate needs and uses of mental health supports during the pandemic; and
to identify the role of online anxiety management tools in meeting mental health needs.
Characteristics of the participants
Youth, their parents/guardians, adults, and individuals without any children are invited to complete this survey. Each participant will have their own survey.
For example, an adult could complete the survey about themselves. A parent could answer questions about themselves and their children, while their children completes surveys of their own. Survey responses are not shared among participants.
Survey Link
More details about the study are available in the assent/consent forms. To take part in this study, please use the following URL: https://bit.ly/3fgr7mz
Participation Gift
Participants will be enrolled in a monthly draw for one of ten $50 gift cards. Each family member that completes the survey is regarded as a separate entry in the draw.
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Research Study
COVID-19 Personal Impacts Study
To better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals, this online survey asks about feelings, thoughts and actions, as well as use of coping techniques and support resources, over a one-year period.
For example, an adult could complete the survey about themselves. A parent could answer questions about themselves and their children, while their children completes surveys of their own. Survey responses are not shared among participants.
To view other opportunities to participate in research studies, click here.