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Research Study

You have been asked to volunteer in this research project; before participating, kindly read this form carefully. You are free to ask any questions at any time regarding the study. All the information collected will remain confidential and shall be only used for research purpose. Information This research project has been conducted by Ms. Anaita Arthur Veigas (Psychologist; PhD Scholar Psychology, Masters in Clinical Psychology) from MLCU.

Purpose of the Research This research study is designed to study the mental health of nurses aged 25+ years and above. The data from this research will be used to understand the present-day stressors challenges and the way they are managed. Procedures If you volunteer to participate in this study, you will be asked to • Step 1. Read and sign on the consent form & provide basic information about yourself (within this form) • Step 2. Take assessments (and get real-time live results) • Step 3. Answer questions (online form link provided towards the end of this form): Choose between answering using voice recording or typing your response. Your participation Step 1-2 will take approximately 5-10 minutes for the assessment and information. Step 3 shall take about 5-15 minutes depending on your response. Potential Risks or Discomforts There are no foreseeable risks associated with the study. However, talking about your discomforts can bring up uncomfortable emotions. Potential Benefits of the Research This research will help give us an in-depth understanding of the mental health landscape for nurses and their experience around stress and how they respond to the stressors. You may choose to opt in for 1 therapy sessions with me on a flat INR 2000 (original pricing INR 7500) towards the end of filling out this form. Confidentiality and Data Storage Your response will be used for research and education purposes only. Your name and phone details shall not be disclosed in public. The audio file captured through the interview process will be transcribed online. Participation and Withdrawal Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or stop participation at any time without penalty. Questions about the Research If you have any questions about the research, you may contact anaitaveigas7@gmail.com This research project has been reviewed and approved by Martin Luther Christian University.

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