VIU Clinical Research Lab

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The Fear and Anxiety Lab comprises a dedicated group of undergraduate students and alumni from Vancouver Island University, aspiring to pursue graduate studies in clinical or counseling psychology.

02/02/2026

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONCUSSION RESEARCH

We are seeking participants to complete a survey about their experiences with psychological impact of concussion experiences. Participation in this research includes electronically completing a collection of questionnaires that will collect demographic information as well as information related to mental health. The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of concussion experiences between autistic and non-autistic individuals.

Requirements: Participants must be 18+, currently living in Canada, and have experienced a concussion as an adult. To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website: https://interceptum.com/s/en/Concussion

This study has been approved by Vancouver Island University’s Research Ethics Board (File Number: 103751). Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact melanie.o’[email protected] or the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

01/15/2026

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EATING AND BODY IMAGE RESEARCH

We invite you to participate in our research by completing various questionnaires through a survey platform called "Survey Monkey.” These questionnaires aim to gather information about eating habits and body image perceptions and related psychological factors.
The participation process involves completing an online survey, which will take approximately 25-30 minutes. Your involvement is entirely voluntary and will greatly contribute to our understanding of eating habits and body image perceptions and related psychological constructs.
Requirements: Participants must be 18+, currently living in Canada.

To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RJNFG5B
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Primary Investigator Dr. Melanie O’Neill at melanie.o’[email protected].

If you have any concerns about your treatment as a research participant in this study, please get in touch with the VIU Research Ethics Officer by email at [email protected].

REB File Number: 103759.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to important research!

12/26/2025

We are seeking participants to complete a survey about their experiences with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Participation in this research includes electronically completing a collection of questionnaires that will collect demographic information as well as information related to mental health. The survey will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of mental contamination, a psychological construct within Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Requirements: Participants must be 18+, currently living in Canada, and have symptoms of OCD.

To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://interceptum.com/s/en/mcsurvey

This Study has been approved by the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board (REB). REB file number: 103624.

Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact melanie.o’[email protected] or the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

12/17/2025

SEEKING SOCIAL MEDIA USERS

Hi, my name is Stephen, and I am a fourth-year psychology student at Vancouver Island University, where I am conducting my undergraduate thesis research. I am looking for Canadian social media users aged 18 and older to complete a brief 5-10-minute anonymous survey about online experiences and mental health.

Following the link below, you will access the survey, which includes a consent form, demographic questions, and a few validated measures assessing online behaviours, psychosocial well-being, and mental health. At the end, a debriefing form will provide more information about the research.
To maintain anonymity, participants are requested not to use the comment section, as it cannot be disabled, and may reveal identifying information.

Your participation is voluntary and greatly appreciated.
https://interceptum.com/si/en/9457929

interceptum.com 12/15/2025

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONCUSSION RESEARCH

We are seeking participants to complete a survey about their experiences with psychological impact of concussion experiences. Participation in this research includes electronically completing a collection of questionnaires that will collect demographic information as well as information related to mental health. The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of concussion experiences between autistic and non-autistic individuals. As a thank you for your time, you are invited to enter a draw to win one out of fifty $25 gift cards.

Requirements: Participants must be 18+, currently living in Canada, and have experienced a concussion as an adult.

To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website: https://interceptum.com/s/en/Concussion

This study has been approved by Vancouver Island University’s Research Ethics Board (File Number: 103751). Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact melanie.o’[email protected] or the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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09/29/2025

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09/26/2025

We invite you to participate in our research by completing various questionnaires through a survey platform called “Interceptum.” These questionnaires aim to gather information about body-focused repetitive behaviours and related psychological factors.

The participation process involves completing an online survey, which will take approximately 25-30 minutes. Your involvement is entirely voluntary and will greatly contribute to our understanding of body-focused repetitive behaviours and associated psychological constructs.

**Participant Requirements:** Must be 18 years or older, living in Canada, and experience with body-focused repetitive behaviours like hair pulling, skin picking, or nail biting.

To learn more about this study or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://interceptum.com/s/en/BFRB

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Fear and Anxiety Lab at [email protected]

09/26/2025

Seeking Participants For Research on Online Experiences and Mental Health

We are seeking research participants for a study regarding the impact of online experiences on mental health. Participants will complete an online survey (approximately 25 minutes). Questions will collect demographic information, details relating to your online experiences, and information related to mental health. This survey is completely anonymous and voluntary.

Your participation would be deeply appreciated and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the impacts of various online experiences on the mental health of Canadians.

Participant Requirements: Must be 18+ and currently living in Canada.

This study has been designed at every stage with participant security and privacy in mind, and has been approved by the Vancouver Island University Research Ethics Board. If you have further questions about the ethical conduct of this study, feel free to contact them at [email protected] or (250) 740-6631.The REB File number for this study is 103628. For other inquiries about this study, please feel free to contact VIU professor Dr. Melanie O’Neill at [email protected]

To learn more about this study or to participate, please visit the following website: https://interceptum.com/s/en/OnlineExperiences

09/26/2025

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER RESEARCH

We are seeking participants to complete a survey about their experiences with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Participation in this research includes electronically completing a collection of questionnaires that will collect demographic information as well as information related to mental health. The survey will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological effects of mental contamination, a psychological construct within Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Requirements: Participants must be 18+, currently living in Canada, and have symptoms of OCD.

To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://interceptum.com/s/en/mcsurvey.

Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact melanie.o’[email protected] or the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

University LGBTQ+ Associations: Impact and Implications for the LGBTQ+ Community 06/24/2025

**THIS STUDY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED**

SEEKING LGBTQ+ IDENTIFYING RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
Participation in this research includes completing various questionnaires through the platform “SurveyMonkey”, which takes a few minutes to complete. These questionnaires are used to gather information about LGBTQ+ associations on Canadian campuses and related psychological factors. LGBTQ+ associations are defined as groups, clubs, organizations, or societies on university or high school campuses. LGBTQ+ associations may include Gay-Straight Alliances, pride groups, or pride centers.

Participation includes electronically completing several questionnaires, which will take approximately 30-45 minutes to an hour to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will contribute to the understanding of how LGBTQ+ associations influence Canadian university students.

Participant Requirements: Must be 19+, enrolled in a Canadian university, identify as LGBTQ+, and live in Canada.
To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9VZZNKQ
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Melanie O’Neill at melanie.o'[email protected].

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Digital Harassment and Mental Health 06/24/2025

**THIS STUDY IS NOW CLOSED**

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DIGITAL HARASSMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH

The VIU Fear and Anxiety lab is looking to investigate the prevalence of digital harassment and its associated effects on mental health. Digital harassment refers to a spectrum of harmful interpersonal behaviours that individuals and/or groups may encounter through the internet and electronic communication.

This survey includes basic demographic questions (age, gender, etc.), as well as several scales addressing digital harassment, mental health, and associated psychological variables.

As a participant in this research, you will be asked to dedicate approximately 30-45 minutes of your time to complete several online questionnaires regarding your online habits, experiences with digital harassment, and risk factors.

Requirements: Participants must be 19+, currently living in Canada

To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8WNTFXY

Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact [email protected] or the Vancouver Island Research Ethics Board at [email protected]

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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The Impact of COVID-19 06/24/2025

** THIS STUDY IS NOW CLOSED**

SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR COVID-19 RESEARCH

Participation in this research includes electronically completing various questionnaires, which take a few minutes each to complete. The study includes a questionnaire at the beginning used to gather demographics and information about your experiences and thoughts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, and other questionnaires to assess various mental health factors. This study is open to those who are at least 18 years of age. Estimated time to complete this survey is 30 - 35 minutes. To learn more about this study, or to participate, please visit the following website:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VIU_COVID

Should you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact [email protected] or the Vancouver Island University Research Ethics Board at [email protected].

We thank you for your time and consideration.

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