Join Our Study

Join Our Study

Our lab is devoted to studying how people live well after mental disorders. In our previous study, we found that about 1 out of 10 people who have depression go on to report very high levels of well-being afterward.

Our goal now is to build upon these results. Specifically, we want to better understand the process by which people make transitions between depression and states of well-being.

We are planning to study two groups:

  • People who have had experience with depression at some time in their life.

  • People who have never experienced depression

Through this study, we hope to better understand what works and what doesn’t as people try to emerge from depression.

Why are we conducting this study?


After filling out the application, here are some next steps:

Step 1: Screening

  • Through a phone screening interview, we will determine if you are a good fit for our study.

Step 2: Main Study

  • If we determine that you’re a good fit for the study, we will conduct two longer interview video calls.

Step 3: Follow up

  • In the future, we plan a follow up of the main study. In our consent form we ask if

    you are willing to be contacted about the follow up.

All our interviews will be conducting virtually, through Zoom.

What will you do?



We value your privacy so we will implement rigorous measures to protect your confidentiality. Here are your rights as a participants:

  • We value your choice

    • You can decline to answer any questions you prefer not to address

    • You may also choose to withdraw from the interview or study at any time

  • We value your time

    • We will pay you 18 dollars for each hour you spend in the main study

Overall, we want to make it as comfortable and easy for you to participate. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at betteroutcomes@cornell.edu

What are your rights?

If this all sounds good and you want to sign up for this project, please click the application link below.

Next Steps