Looking for participants: How college students make meaning of their mental illness identities

May 23, 2025

Looking for participants: How college students make meaning of their mental illness identities

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Are you 18-29 years old, enrolled in college, as an undergraduate, at one of the following schools: Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio State University, or Columbus State Community, and identify as having a mental illness or mental health disorder?  

Charis Stanek, an MSW-PhD student at The Ohio State University, is conducting research to learn more about college students’ experiences with their mental health and how their mental illness identity is shaped by their college life and other identities. Participation in the study involves a brief survey and interview, taking approximately 60 minutes to complete. Responses will be kept confidential, and participants will be compensated $20 for their time. 

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Charis Stanek via email at stanek.64@buckeyemail.osu.edu.