The Depression and Persuasion Research Lab uses social psychological theories to increase help-seeking among people experiencing depression and increase the support received by people with the illness. Too often campaigns and interventions intended to increase help-seeking among people ​with depression do so without considering how people with depression could interpret information differently than those without the disorder, thus leading to unintended harm. Accordingly, our lab applies theories of persuasion, motivation, and emotion, while taking into consideration the cognitive profile of people with depression, to develop messages and interventions that can successfully increase help-seeking and reduce stigmatization.

For more information on the Depression and Persuasion Research Lab, please contact Jason Siegel.