Self-care starts here.
Become a participant in the CHANGE study – new program of psychological assistance.
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM AND WHAT IS ITS SPECIALTY?
CHANGE is a new program of psychological assistance, developed by scientists of the Mental Health Center of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She designed to help people improve their psychological well-being, find solutions to problems and reduce alcohol consumption.
The new technique combines the components, that have already proven their effectiveness in solving problems with alcohol use and components of the World Health Organization's "Problem Management Plus" program (UP+)” for working with adults, who are under stress.
WHAT IS THIS RESEARCH FOR??
Our goal — implement the program in Ukraine, which will effectively help people cope with emotional difficulties and problems, which arose as a result of alcohol abuse at the initial stage, until addiction has arisen. This will prevent the development of addiction in the future.
In global scientific practice, any new technique undergoes a research stage, before it is fully used. CHANGE program — not an exception. So your participation in the study will help us improve the program and study its impact, to further help people in a similar situation.
HOW THE RESEARCH WILL TAKE PLACE?
They will take part in the research 500 men from different regions of Ukraine. As a result of random allocation, two groups will be formed: participants of the first will receive help in individual psychological sessions using a new method, participants of the second will take part in surveys without receiving psychological help. Then the project researchers will analyze the changes in alcohol consumption and the psychological state of the men of both groups and compare them, to determine the true impact of the CHANGE program.
WHAT PARTICIPATION IN THE RESEARCH INCLUDES?
1. Meeting with the research assistant and completing the initial survey
At this stage we define, will the program be useful for you?. If the results of the survey show, that the program does not suit you – we will provide contacts of other organizations, who can help.
2. Distribution to a group
Research participants will be divided into two groups. This process happens randomly, and the distribution result cannot be changed.
If according to the result of random distribution you fall into the first group:
– You will attend individual psychological sessions using a new method online or by phone. Everything is provided 6 sessions.
– You will take part in three surveys from program researchers.
If you fall into the second group as a result of random distribution:
– You will take part in three surveys from program researchers,
– You will receive recommendations on reducing stress and drinking alcohol from the scientists of the project.
All services within the scope of the study will be provided free of charge to participants. You reserve the right not to answer any of the questions or to refuse participation at any stage.
THE PROGRAM MAY BE USEFUL FOR YOU, IF YOU:
– Man 18+ years,
– You feel stressed (headaches, insomnia, concern for self or others, etc.),
– You drink alcohol from time to time, to relieve tension (1-3 times a week),
– You live in Ukraine.
ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
– Remote format (online or by phone),
– A short session on reducing alcohol consumption and coping with stress from a research assistant,
– Free psychological support (up to 6 consultations, 60-90 min) on the condition of getting into the group, who works with a consultant,
– Incentives for participation in surveys (250 UAH for each survey, only 2-3 surveys within 3 months), – Social significance. Expected, that provided the program is effective, men will be able to use it and feel an improvement in their well-being, just like in Ukraine, as well as in the whole world.
SECURITY AND PRIVACY
Be sure, your personal data is safe with us. The CHANGE project is in no way related to the activities of the Ukrainian government, we do not transfer personal data to any private or public institutions.
PROJECT FINANCING
The CHANGE project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Partnership (NIHR) and the "Welcome Trust" Foundation.
