The purpose of this site is to conduct research into clinical depression.  The site is operated by researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of Western Australia.  You can learn more by clicking here.

Online Depression Research Studies

Depression Study Results Now Available

The Australian Student Depression Attitudes Study (ASDAS) was a research study conducted via this website in late 2009 and early 2010.  A summary of the study's findings has been released.  We would like to thank all the students and staff involved in the study.

This site hosted another study, the West Australian Student Depression Attitudes Study (WASDAS), in late 2009.  A summary of the results of the WASDAS will be available in mid 2011.

Signup for Upcoming Studies

Later in 2011, some new online studies concerning depression will open on this website.  The studies will investigate:

  • the public's knowledge about the symptoms, causes and treatment of depression
  • the public's views about what it is like to experience depression
  • attitudes towards videos and websites intended to educate the public about depression

The studies will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

Anyone will be able to participate in the studies, whether they have personally experienced depression or not.  University students and non-University students will be able to participate in the studies, as well as Australian residents and people who live in other countries.

Participants will have a chance to enter a prize draw to win a $100 gift voucher to an online store of their choice.

If you would like to be emailed an invitation to participate in the studies when they open, please enter your details in the box below.  Your email address will be stored securely and not used for any purpose other than to invite you to participate in the studies.


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