Blue Sky Project

Do you have depression? …does this sound like you?

   •   I used to be happy.
   •   I don't have fun seeing my friends.
   •   I can't seem to eat properly.
   •   I feel worthless.
   •   I can't seem to focus.

Stress is a basic fact of life…

       Some people can effectively cope with stress while others have a harder time doing so.
       Not being able to deal with stress properly can lead to all sorts of negative consequences,
       such as mental illness. Why are some people more sensitive while others are not?

Blue Sky Project

       Scientists are trying to understand how genes and early life experiences work together to
       make someone more sensitive to stress and more susceptible to major depression.

       Although the main goal of this study is to understand potential causes of depression,
       scientists may also learn how to improve treatments for depression in the future.

   •   If you are between the ages of 18 to 29 then you may be eligible to be part of Blue Sky Project.

Participation may lead to...

       An improvement of your depression, prevention of future depressive episodes,
       and new knowledge that will help others.

What does participation involve?

1. Interviews
       You will attend 3 interview sessions over the course of the study.

2. Small donation of saliva
       You will be asked to provide a small saliva sample to look for genetic variants related to depression

3. Treatment workshop
       You will have the opportunity to come to a free workshop where you will learn skills to help you
       cope with depression

4. Opportunity for follow-up phase
       You may be contacted over an 18 month period to further track symptoms and stress in your life.

5. Compensation for your involvement
       You will be compensated up to $70 for your time.

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment or to get more information please call us.

613-533-6003 or email us at moodlab@queensu.ca

This study is being run by the mood research lab in the psychology department of Queen's University.
If you would like to know more about our research or our lab, please visit us here.

Supported by CIHR

Research performed at Queen's University