Why is this research being done?We want to learn how young people with disabling mental health conditions are doing, especially as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study has 2 phases.
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What questions did we propose to answer?
For the national web survey
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For the longitudinal qualitative interviews
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Who is running the study?This project is a collaboration with the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research at the UMass Chan Medical School.
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Who is participating?967 young adults completed our national web survey. 20 young adults participated in the qualitative interviews.
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What has the study found?
What if I need help during COVID?
We understand that this continues to be a difficult time for many people. If you would like someone to talk with, all U.S. states offer Warm Lines operated by trained staff.
Find a warm line. If you are in a crisis, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988 (for Spanish, text “Ayuda” to 988). |