Interested in participating?

[BDSMstudy]

A research group at Texas Tech University is conducting a study on sexuality and
mental health. We would like to invite you to participate in an online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. To participate, you must be 18 or older and reside inthe United States.

If you would like to participate, please follow this link:
https://ttupsych.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6oicmStEFXF8SJT
Your participation in this study is greatly appreciated. You are welcome to pass this linkon to other eligible individuals.

This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas
Tech University. If you have any questions, please contact the principal investigator, Dr.Kelly Cukrowicz, at kelly.cukrowicz@ttu.edu or by phone at 806-834-8485.

Sincerely,
Suicide and Depression Research Program
Dr. Kelly Cukrowicz, Principal Investigator
Texas Tech University

 

[Stella_Omega]

FYI, those who are suicidally ideated might be triggered by the survey.
But I will be interested to see what the results are, overall.

Heh.

 

[BDSMstudy]

Thank you for your participation and feedback. You bring up a valid concern and one that our research group thinks is very important. We have some research to suggest that participation is research related to suicide does not result in increased suicide ideation or suicide attempts and may actually be beneficial to some. If you are interested here is the link to the article with these findings. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1521/suli.2010.40.6.535/full

Again, thank you for your concerns, feedback, and participation. This research is aimed at clarifying the possible risks and benefits to mental health in the BDSM community and we hope that it will help improve mental health care for individuals in the BDSM community as well as increase awareness and acceptance of the BDSM community.

Also, here are some great resources.
Phone:
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Hotline available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Internet chat:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
Crisis chat service available between 2 p.m. and 2a.m. Eastern Standard Time
If the service appears offline or busy, please call 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)