D-Stress – a 20-30 minute survey

Living with diabetes and managing its everyday hassles can be demanding. Dealing with these demands can cause negative effects on a person’s state of mind leading to stress, anxiety and in some cases, depression.

As a solution, The Black Dog Institute and the University of New South Wales have developed d-Stress to support people living with diabetes and help improve their mental health.

Features of the online self-help tool include:

• tips and strategies for balancing the demands of diabetes with other important life goals;

• strategies for managing worry and low mood;

• freely available 24/7 via the internet on desk-top computers, mobile phones and iPads;

• available to you for 7 weeks to use whenever you want.

If the current study is successful, The Black Dog Institute is considering adding the tool to their myCompass program – a program designed to help people with mild-to-moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, to improve and manage their mental health.

To participate in the 20-30 minute d-Stress questionnaire and gain MyCompass access, click here.

Miles Study 2 – a 45-60 minute survey

Meanwhile the Diabetes MILES Study 2 explores the management and impact of diabetes for long-term empowerment and success of adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The results of the study are expected to draw more awareness to the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of living with diabetes.

Conducted by The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes (ACBRD), a partnership between Diabetes Australia (Victoria) and Deakin University, the online study takes approximately 45-60 minutes and each entry goes into the draw to win 1 of 3 iPad minis, and the chance to contribute to future MILES studies!

You can take part in the study here.