Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab: Culture, Anxiety, and Depression Study

Are you a first-year undergraduate student at UBC? You might be eligible to participate in this research!

The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) Lab is conducting the Culture, Anxiety, and Depression (CAD) Study to investigate and compare cultural factors that might influence anxiety and depression levels between students studying in Canada over time.

Purpose of the study:

We will examine the prevalence and severity of anxiety and depression symptoms, how mental health symptoms change over time, and what factors might trigger them. Through surveys, we hope to understand the impact of studying abroad on mental health.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Joelle LeMoult

Who can participate?

  • 18+ years old
  • Fluent in English
  • First-year undergraduate student at UBC

What does my participation involve?

This study includes three time points over the course of an academic year and occurs entirely online and asynchronously. During this study, participants will be asked to complete 1-hour surveys at the start of the academic year (Time 1; Month 1), four months after the initial survey (Time 2; Month 5), and lastly, four months after the follow-up (Time 3; Month 9). Participants can either gain 1 HSP credit per completed time point, or receive 1 entry into a cash prize draw per completed time point.

Type of compensation:

For each survey you participate in, you will receive 1 HSP credit or a chance to win cash prizes (depending on your method of sign-up).

How do I get involved?
Please fill out one of the survey forms to participate:

If you have any questions regarding the study, please email the research team at cadstudy@psych.ubc.ca.