Writing for Health: A new online program for people with diabetes 24 June 2016 https://writingforhealth.ehat.com.au The University of New South Wales and St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, have developed “Writing for Health” – a new online program for people with diabetes. It includes three simple online writing exercises, which aim to improve adjustment to living with diabetes and mental and physical health. We are looking for volunteers to take part in a trial of this new program and would greatly value your feedback. Participation is free and can be done from your own home. Participants are also asked to complete online surveys before the writing exercises and up to three months later. You may be eligible to take part if you: • Have type 1 or type 2 diabetes • Are aged 18 years or over • Are able to read, write and speak English • Are not currently experiencing a significant mental illness For more information, please visit the Writing for Health website: https://writingforhealth.ehat.com.au This study has been approved by the St Vincent’s Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (Reference Number HREC 13/SVH 379).
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