Dr. Jannie Dutcher and Dr. David Creswell are conducting a study designed to see if stress management programs delivered via mobile apps can improve student outcomes and sense of wellbeing.

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If you join, you'll:

• Complete online surveys at the beginning and end of the Spring 2026 semester about your thoughts and feelings

• Wear a research-provided fitness tracker for the Spring 2026 semester

• Complete a 14-day digital training program on your smartphone, with each lesson lasting between 15-20 minutes

• Complete brief daily check-ins 7 days before and after the program

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The whole study lasts about 5 months during Spring 2026, and you can earn up to $170 and keep the provided Fitbit for completing everything.

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To be eligible, you need to be:

• A full-time first year student at CMU

• 18 years or older

• Have a data-enabled smartphone

• Be on campus for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters

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