Research, Funding, and Awards

  • Enrolling 1st Responder Participants for Study

    You may be eligible to participate in a research study at UConn about how different life experiences and personality characteristics affect physical health.  

    The study involves a one-time visit to our office at either UConn Storrs or UConn Hartford. The visit takes about an hour and a half, for which you will be paid $25 in Amazon gift card or cash, your choice.  In addition, you will receive a free blood pressure screening.  
     
    Participation involves: 
    • Answering questionnaires
    • Taking blood pressure and heart rate measurements
    • Taking height and weight measurements
    • Completing a task

    Participation is confidential. Participants must be age 21+.  

    To determine your eligibility for the study, please contact us by email (heartsandmindsstudy@gmail.com) or phone (860-420-2077).

    Principal Investigator: Dr. Crystal Park, Ph.D.
    UCONN IRB Protocol #H18-118
    For more information, contact: The Hearts & Minds Study at 860-420-2077