YouthMind

Summary

This study is about understanding the experiences of Canadian university students aged 17 to 25 using AI chat tools like ChatGPT to support their mental health. We want to learn who is using these tools, why they’re using them, and what their experience has been like. Some students might use these tools instead of talking to a counsellor because they are private, always available, or feel less judgmental. We are inviting students to take a short online survey, and some may also be asked to do a virtual interview where they can show us how they use these tools. What we learn will help schools and mental health services better support students in the future.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 17 to 25

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

You may be able to participate if you are:
currently enrolled in any Canadian post-secondary institution
between the ages of 17-25 years
have access to an internet enabled device

Exclusion criteria:

You are not able to participate if you are:
not enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution

Participate

This study is not currently accepting expressions of interest via the website. Please see contact information below.

Additional information

Contact information

youthmindai@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Julia Hews-Girard

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB25-0602