Remote Mental Health Support Research Study
Researchers at Wave Life, Inc. are conducting a study on the acceptability, feasibility, and clinical effectiveness of Wave’s mental health offerings for individuals seeking support and looking to improve their mental wellness.
Fast Facts

Adults Seeking Mental Health Support

Insured by Aetna

Compensation Provided

Conducted Remotely on an iOS device (ex., iPhone, Mac)
Study Background
Gain Access to Personalized Mental Health Support with Wave’s Brief Intervention Study.
This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of Wave’s suite of mental health tools in providing users with accessible, meaningful support. Participants will gain access to Wave’s platform, which includes a 30-minute free mental health coaching session and an array of self-care and skill-building features. By joining, you’ll engage with helpful content and tools, filling out questionnaires at Day 0 and Day 30 to track your progress.
Wave’s platform is designed to meet individuals wherever they are on their mental wellness journey. Whether you need self-care tools, professional guidance, or a community to help you feel supported, Wave is here to guide you toward growth, balance, and emotional well-being. This study is remote, and it only takes minimal time to participate, allowing you to explore and benefit from Wave’s features in a way that fits into your life.
Study Background
Gain Access to Personalized Mental Health Support with Wave’s Brief Intervention Study.
This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of Wave’s suite of mental health tools in providing users with accessible, meaningful support. Participants will gain access to Wave’s platform, which includes a 30-minute free mental health coaching session and an array of self-care and skill-building features. By joining, you’ll engage with helpful content and tools, filling out questionnaires at Day 0 and Day 30 to track your progress.
Wave’s platform is designed to meet individuals wherever they are on their mental wellness journey. Whether you need self-care tools, professional guidance, or a community to help you feel supported, Wave is here to guide you toward growth, balance, and emotional well-being. This study is remote, and it only takes minimal time to participate, allowing you to explore and benefit from Wave’s features in a way that fits into your life.
Additional Information
This study is being conducted to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and clinical effectiveness of Wave’s mental health platform. We aim to understand how well our mental health coaching sessions and app features support individuals in improving their mental wellness.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Seeking mental health support
- Insured by Aetna
- Have an iOS device (ex. iPhone, Mac)
- Fluent in English
- Live in California
- Have not been feeling down or depressed nearly every day during the past 2 weeks
- Ages 18+
If you participate, you’ll download the Wave app, attend one 30-minute virtual mental health coaching session, and interact with various self-care and skill-building tools. You will also complete brief questionnaires on Day 0 and Day 30 to track your experience.
As a participant, you can receive up to $30.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.