Could you help shape the future of digital mental health?

Orpheus Mind Technologies, in partnership with Edge Hill University, is running a 12-week study to assess whether the Orpheus app produces sustained improvements in symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The Orpheus app is a self-guided digital therapy programme based on the Orpheus Decoupling Process, a neuroscience-informed approach designed to help you regulate unwanted emotions, stress responses, and limiting beliefs. It uses short audio-guided exercises of approximately 12 minutes to target the emotional intensity of difficult thoughts or memories.

The study is designed to build a robust, longitudinal evidence base for the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions. Your participation directly contributes to this important research and helps shape the future of accessible, affordable mental health support.

This study is suitable for people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression who are fluent in spoken English and able to engage independently with a self-guided, audio-based app over 12 weeks.

Participation is straightforward and entirely self-guided. Here is what you will be asked to do over the 12-week study period:

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  Free access to the Orpheus appFull access to the Orpheus web app throughout the 12-week study period at no cost to you.
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  Up to £40 in Amazon vouchersYou receive £10 for each completed questionnaire, up to £40 for all 4. Vouchers are paid at the end of the 12-week study.
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  A voucher for 100% off our level 1 training courseComplete all 4 questionnaires and receive a voucher for 100% off Orpheus Academy's level 1 training, accessible through the Orpheus Academy portal once purchased. The voucher is worth £399/$499, the full list price shown on the Level 1 training product page.
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  Access to a private WhatsApp support groupIf you're accepted as one of our 50 participants, you'll be invited to join a private WhatsApp group for the full 12 weeks. It's there for any questions about using the app, technical help, and periodic reminders that the app is available. The group is administered by Sally Baker and David Jay, CEO of Orpheus Mind Technologies.
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  The chance to contribute to important researchYour participation helps build the evidence base for accessible digital mental health support, and you will be among the first to receive the findings when the study concludes.

Applying is simple. Complete the online application form below. We will review your responses and be in touch within 7 days to confirm your place.

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  Complete the online formFill in your details, answer the screening questions, and complete the short questionnaires.
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  Submit itYour application is sent to us securely as soon as you submit the form, no download or email needed.
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  We'll be in touchWe will review your application and contact you within 7 days to confirm your place and provide your access details.

Your privacy and wellbeing are our highest priorities. This study is conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and ethical guidelines established in collaboration with Edge Hill University.

We have a designated Data Protection Officer responsible for your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us at info@orpheusmindtechnologies.com with the subject line: FAO - EHU Study 2026 - Data Protection Officer.

If you have any questions about the project before applying, or if you would like to discuss whether the project is right for you, please get in touch. We are happy to help.