Seeking Study Participants

Dear Connecticut College Colleagues

My name is Mays Imad. I am an assistant professor in the Biology Department. This summer I am working with a group of undergraduate students and we are interested in investigating strength-based approaches to improving mental health. Specifically, this summer we are conducting a pilot study to investigate the impact of biofeedback training on stress and emotional regulation. We are inviting you to join our study.

We are seeking 30 participants. The time commitment will be between 2 and 4 hours (depending on which group you will be placed in) and will take place between August 1^st and August 25^th.  The study which has been approved by the College’s IRB committee is optional and completely anonymous.

If you are interested to learn more about the study and how you can participate, scheduling and compensation please complete the following google form. 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Dr. Mays Imad at mimad@conncoll.edu. 

Thank you for considering our invitation.

Best wishes,
Dr. Mays Imad and SSRI Holistic Pursuit in Education (HOPE) research group

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