Help! I'm distressed!
Oh, golly. I just have to laugh sometimes. I got another employee survey in my inbox this week, accompanied by the following instructions. Please enjoy.
You are invited to participate in an on-line survey study about such-and-such. This study is being conducted by so-and-so and Dr. so-and-so from the Department of such-and-such at the University of so-and-so.
Background Information:
The purpose of this study is to examine such-and-such.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study:
By participating, you will be asked to think about your current life situation and satisfaction. Thinking in depth about your life may result in a newfound awareness of both positive and negative aspects you may not have considered before. As a result, thinking about your life may be uncomfortable. Some of the questions ask private or personal information that may be sensitive in nature such as, “How much of the time, during the past month, have you felt downhearted and blue”. If you experience any distress, please contact a mental health professional for help. Resources are provided below.
OK, I understand the reason for this but seriously...if the simple mention of "feeling downhearted and blue" causes enough distress in your life to necessitate mental health professionals, you should probably have one on speed-dial already. Furthermore, if the very act of thinking about your life is something that you NEVER do...well...I think that one speaks for itself.
You are invited to participate in an on-line survey study about such-and-such. This study is being conducted by so-and-so and Dr. so-and-so from the Department of such-and-such at the University of so-and-so.
Background Information:
The purpose of this study is to examine such-and-such.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study:
By participating, you will be asked to think about your current life situation and satisfaction. Thinking in depth about your life may result in a newfound awareness of both positive and negative aspects you may not have considered before. As a result, thinking about your life may be uncomfortable. Some of the questions ask private or personal information that may be sensitive in nature such as, “How much of the time, during the past month, have you felt downhearted and blue”. If you experience any distress, please contact a mental health professional for help. Resources are provided below.
OK, I understand the reason for this but seriously...if the simple mention of "feeling downhearted and blue" causes enough distress in your life to necessitate mental health professionals, you should probably have one on speed-dial already. Furthermore, if the very act of thinking about your life is something that you NEVER do...well...I think that one speaks for itself.
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