Please complete the form below to apply to take part. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Please answer honestly, this helps us make sure the study is a safe and good fit for you.
Thank you for applying to take part in this evaluation of the Orpheus Mind Technologies app for the reduction of mild to moderate anxiety and depression, run in partnership with Edge Hill University. Please read the following before completing the form below.
Data Protection Officer. If you have questions about how your information is used, contact info@orpheusmindtechnologies.com with the subject header FAO - EHU Study 2026 - Data Protection Officer.
Ethics approval. Edge Hill University will seek independent ethical approvals to analyse and publish the data. Initial data collection and management are handled by Orpheus Mind Technologies Limited.
What we collect. Name or participant ID, contact details, age, country of residence, preferred language, screening and evaluation questionnaire responses, information relating to app use and study activities, feedback and outcome measures, and any other information described in the study protocol.
Why we collect it. To assess eligibility, administer and manage the study, monitor participant safety and wellbeing, evaluate the app, conduct scientific analysis, and produce reports and publications. Findings are reported in a way that does not identify individual participants.
Legal basis. Your informed consent, scientific evaluation purposes, and public interest evaluation. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time without giving a reason.
Storage and access. Your information is stored using secure, password-protected, encrypted systems with restricted access. It may be accessed by the evaluation team, approved collaborators, data processors, ethics or regulatory bodies where required, and technology providers supporting the study. The organisations involved are Edge Hill University and Orpheus Mind Technologies Limited. Your information will never be sold to third parties.
Your rights. Subject to applicable law, you may access, correct, or request deletion of your information, restrict certain processing, withdraw consent for future participation, and object to certain processing.
This study involves a self-guided programme and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. If you experience significant distress, worsening symptoms, or concerns about your safety at any point, please seek help.
UK - Call 999 or attend your nearest A&E if life is at risk. Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7). Shout: text SHOUT to 85258. NHS 111: select the mental health option. Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393. CALM: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight).
USA and Canada - Call or text 988 or call a medical professional or go to your closest ER. Or go to findahelpline.com.
Worldwide - Contact your local emergency services or findahelpline.com.
By submitting this application and participating in this study, you confirm that you have read and understood this notice, the Orpheus Mind Technologies End User Licence Agreement, and the Privacy Notice, that you understand how your information will be collected, used, and stored, that you voluntarily consent to participate and to the processing of your personal data as described, and that you understand participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
First name
Last name
Email address
Confirm email address
Mobile/cell phone number Please include your country code, for example +44 7700 900123.
Age —Please choose an option—Prefer not to say0 to 1112 to 1718 to 2425 to 3435 to 4445 to 5455 to 6465 to 7475 to 8485 and over
Sex —Please choose an option—MaleFemalePrefer not to say
Country of residence
To help determine whether this evaluation is a good fit for you, please answer the following. This screening does not replace a clinical assessment. If you are currently under the care of a healthcare professional, we encourage you to discuss your participation with them.
Are you currently receiving care from a psychiatrist, psychologist, community mental health team, GP for mental health concerns, or another mental health or healthcare service? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Have you been admitted to a psychiatric hospital or required crisis mental health support within the past 12 months? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Have you experienced thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or harming others within the past 6 months? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Have you been diagnosed with or are you currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe personality disorder, or another serious mental health condition requiring specialist care? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Are your symptoms of anxiety or depression currently causing severe impairment in your daily functioning, for example being unable to work, study, manage daily activities, or leave home? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Do you feel able to independently use a mobile app and complete regular activities and exercises over a three month period? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Are you willing to engage with the app consistently and complete recommended tasks throughout the programme? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Do you have access to a smartphone or device and reliable internet access for the duration of the programme? —Please choose an option—YesNo
If your symptoms worsen during the programme, do you have access to a healthcare professional, support service, or trusted support person you can contact? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Do you consent to us contacting your nominated healthcare professional or emergency contact if we identify a serious and immediate concern about your safety, where permitted or required by law? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Do you have, or would you download and use WhatsApp? —Please choose an option—YesNo
Can you listen to audio tracks and follow instructions in English? —Please choose an option—YesNo
The following questions ask about how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Please answer honestly, this helps us understand whether the evaluation is a good fit for you. If you selected "Yes" to thoughts of suicide or self-harm above, please continue, a member of our team will follow up with you regardless of your answers here.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Little interest or pleasure in doing things —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Feeling tired or having little energy —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Poor appetite or overeating —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure, or have let yourself or your family down —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite, being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Not being able to stop or control worrying —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Worrying too much about different things —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Trouble relaxing —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Being so restless that it is hard to sit still —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen —Please choose an option—0, Not at all1, Several days2, More than half the days3, Nearly every day
Which of the following best describes what you are currently experiencing? (Select all that apply)
Lost a loved oneVictim of a sexual crimeVictim of a violent crimeTrouble at workTrouble with a family memberTrouble with a friendDivorceCareer changeOther
Please briefly describe the primary mental health challenges, symptoms, or concerns you are currently experiencing, including how long you have been experiencing them and how they affect your daily life.
Please tick each box below to confirm your agreement.
I confirm that I have read and understood the Study Evaluation Notice and agree to the Consent Statement set out above. I confirm that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that participation in this study is voluntary and that I may withdraw at any time without giving a reason. I understand that this study is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health treatment.
Full name (print), to serve as your signature confirming the declaration above.
