For People with Mental Illness
Inclusion of perspectives from people with mental illness
What is PSY-DIVER?
PSY-DIVER is a research initiative examining how psychiatric hospital care can become more equitable and sensitive for all people. We research today for the care of tomorrow. Your perspective is central: We want to understand where barriers exist in the system and how personal backgrounds (gender and gender identity, migration background and nationality, physical and mental abilities, age, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and social background) influence treatment.
How You Can Participate
Your Voice Counts
Through an interview or online survey, you can share your experiences and perspectives. Your voice helps us understand where you felt well understood or rather misunderstood, and where the system needs to break down barriers.
Science That Makes a Difference
Your experience flows directly into practice. We publish our results to contribute to the development of new diversity-sensitive treatment models.
Equitable Care for All
Our goal is to improve concepts so that every person receives treatment that respects their identity and is tailored to their individual needs – regardless of gender, origin, or lifestyle.
Breaking Down Barriers Together
We particularly seek people whose perspectives are often underrepresented (e.g., due to age, migration history, LGBTQIA* identity, or social barriers).
Ways to Participate
Interview for Affected Persons (approx. 60 min.)
A conversation (online or on-site) about your experiences with mental healthcare, perceived barriers, and your needs for diversity-sensitive treatment.
Online Survey (approx. 30–45 min.)
One-time participation in a structured survey about your treatment experiences, perceived barriers, and suggestions for improvement.
Co-Creation Workshop
Collaborative development of recommendations together with researchers and other participants to ensure that the results reflect the real needs of those affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes. All data is pseudonymized or anonymized in accordance with strict data protection regulations and treated according to research ethics guidelines.
Who is being sought?
The research focuses on people who are or have been affected by mental illness themselves and have had psychiatric treatment experience. We particularly seek people whose perspectives are often underrepresented in mental healthcare (e.g., women, older people, people from the LGBTQIA* community, with migration history, disabilities, non-white skin color, low educational opportunities, and low income).
How can I participate?
If you would like to participate in the study, you can contact us directly to participate either in a personal interview or in our online survey.
How does this research help?
PSY-DIVER is not a therapeutic offering. Even if you don't see an immediate change in your own treatment, you make a valuable contribution to improving care for future affected individuals.
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Do you have questions or are you interested?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Feel free to contact us without obligation.