Using Plants and Photography to Reduce Stress

STUDY BASICS

Do you experience stress that impacts your daily life? Are you a student at University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, or Carlow University and have free admission to Phipps Conservatory? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study developing a stress reduction program.

STUDY PURPOSE

The goal of this study is to improve the experience for students with regular stress.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Experience stress that impacts your daily life
• Are a student at a university offering free admission to Phipps Conservatory (University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and Carlow University)
• Are 18 or older
• Are able to take photographs on a personal device

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• A 2.5-hour visit to Phipps Conservatory
• One survey and one interview about your physical and mental wellbeing
• Taking photographs while exploring Phipps Conservatory