Enhancing Purpose and Well-Being Through a Volunteering Experience Connecting Veterans With English Language Learners

Description

The goal of this study is to refine and test a strategy for engaging Veterans with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and/or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as volunteers to help English language learners (ELLs) improve their speaking skills via structured conversations using videoconferencing.

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Study overview

The goal of this study is to refine and test a strategy for engaging Veterans with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and/or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as volunteers to help English language learners (ELLs) improve their speaking skills via structured conversations using videoconferencing.

Enhancing Purpose and Well-Being Through a Volunteering Experience Connecting Veterans With English Language Learners

Enhancing Purpose and Well-Being Through a Volunteering Experience Connecting Veterans With English Language Learners

Condition
Depression
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Ann Arbor

Center for Clinical Management Research (CCMR), North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years of age or older
  • * fluent English speakers
  • * diagnosis of depression, anxiety, or PTSD in their outpatient record in the last 12 months.
  • * be able to participate in a videoconference via a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer in their home using a widely-accessible, no cost videoconferencing platform.
  • * schizophrenia
  • * dementia
  • * traumatic brain injury that significantly impedes ability to participate in sessions
  • * significant sensory impairment
  • * current alcohol or drug abuse/dependence that would affect their ability to participate in the study

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Michigan,

John D Piette, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Michigan

Study Record Dates

2025-04-15