{"id":282,"date":"2026-01-14T10:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/?page_id=282"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:30:45","slug":"interested-in-participating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/research\/interested-in-participating\/","title":{"rendered":"Interested in Participating?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Interested in participating?\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-research\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-137\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/research\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-138\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-138\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/research\/infographics\/\">Infographics: Our Findings at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-228\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-228\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/research\/poster-presentations\/\">Poster Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-307\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-307\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/research\/interested-in-participating\/\">Interested in Participating?<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-308\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-308\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<p>The Minority Stress &amp; Trauma (MST) Lab at the University of Rhode Island is currently recruiting participants for two paid research studies focused on improving mental health care for LGBTQ+ communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our studies center LGBTQ+ people\u2019s lived experiences, including trauma, stress, coping, alcohol use, and mental health. All projects are approved by the University of Rhode Island Institutional Review Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be eligible for <strong>one or more<\/strong> of the studies below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project RISE \u2013 Provider Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For mental and behavioral health providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are recruiting licensed and trainee providers to help us understand how mental health care can better support LGBTQ+ clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-391\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7727544313881697;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-364x471.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-500x647.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-1000x1294.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-1280x1656.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-2000x2588.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-Provider-Flyer-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s involved:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brief eligibility screener<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short Zoom assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.uri.edu\/surveys\/?s=ARFAYLH9DHRMPDET\">Eligibility screener<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60\u201390 minute Zoom interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time commitment: ~2 hours total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation: Up to $50 in gift cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project RISE \u2013 Community Member Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For LGBTQ+ community members with experiences of trauma and\/or alcohol use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are recruiting LGBTQ+ adults to share their perspectives on trauma, stress, coping, and mental health care, to help us adapt treatments to better fit LGBTQ+ communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/RISE-CM-Flyer-Updated-3.28.26-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7724851923746952;width:368px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s involved:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brief eligibility screener<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short Zoom assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60\u201390 minute Zoom interview or focus group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.uri.edu\/surveys\/?s=4A8NXN3W997F8CPK\">Eligibility screener<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time commitment: ~2 hours total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation: Up to $50 in gift cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project DAWN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For LGBTQ+ adults interested in a longer research study including surveys and a lab visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project DAWN examines how trauma, stress, and coping show up in daily life and in the body. This study includes surveys, Zoom visits, and an in-person lab session at our Providence, RI location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7724851923746952;width:362px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-364x471.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-500x647.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-1000x1294.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1-1280x1657.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mst-lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2242\/DAWN-Flyer-Draft-1.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wh<kbd>at\u2019s involved:<\/kbd><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility screener<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended Zoom assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-person lab visit in Providence, RI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brief daily surveys for 23 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uri.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_abo3VlV0U75Rn4a\">Eligibility screener<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time commitment: ~10\u201317 hours over 5\u20137 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensation: Up to $235 in Amazon gift cards (with bonuses)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your voice helps shape more supportive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mental health tools for LGBTQ+ communities. Our goal is to use this research to improve access to care and develop interventions that reflect real needs and lived experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>, confidential, and you may stop at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce7 Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested or want to learn more, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minority Stress &amp; Trauma Lab<br>\ud83d\udce9 <a>mstlab-group@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal Investigator:<br>Dr. Jillian Scheer<br>\ud83d\udce9 <a>jillian.scheer@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research The Minority Stress &amp; Trauma (MST) Lab at the University of Rhode Island is currently recruiting participants for two paid research studies focused on improving mental health care for LGBTQ+ communities. Our studies center LGBTQ+ people\u2019s lived experiences, including trauma, stress, coping, alcohol use, and mental health. 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