We are currently looking for youth and young adults (16-29 yrs.) in CT to participate in our free virtual online mindfulness program called Tuned In! This study is sponsored by the UConn School of Social Work and the Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition.
The program is for people 16-29 years old that identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community and live/work/study in CT. It’s an 8-week program focused on learning mindfulness coping skills to help improve mental health and help address LGBTQIA2+ specific stressors. The groups (which will have about 8-10 people) will be broken down into appropriate age categories (younger and older participants), and will begin weekly (1.5 hour sessions) Participants also get compensated for their time and can earn up to $130.
There are currently two options for groups available:
- Every Wednesday, 6-8PM beginning on September 21st:
- You can find the flyer HERE
in order to be considered for participation, you'll have to scan the QR code with your phone and complete a brief screener. The research team will then contact you for follow up to determine eligibility.
Would you be interested in participating? We’d love to have you.
This study has been been approved by the UConn IRB; Protocol#: H21-0042, “Tuned In! -- A Mindfulness-Based Affirmative Program to Virtually Address the Mental Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth”
For more information, contact: Project Tuned In! Research Team at projecttunedin@gmail.com