VMP

VMP (Vocal Mind Project) is a study investigating the link between speech and mood. VMP is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Rudolf Uher at Nova Scotia Health.

Why is this study important?

Different aspects of speech can convey important information about how someone is feeling. Both acoustic features (how the speech sounds) and content (what a person is saying) can contain information about a person’s inner experience. Research has shown that speech analysis is a reliable way to assesses mental illnesses. However, these research practices have yet to be adopted into the clinical environment.

What is the aim of VMP?

We are looking for a diverse, representative group of people to contribute their voices to a research study looking at how speech reflects mood

What does participation involve?

Screening visit

This ensures participants are eligible before participating.

Found eligible

Enrolled in study

Participation involves providing a 10-minute recording of your voice, as well as approximately 3-5 hours of mental health and language assessment over two separate visits.

Sessions will be held at the DCRP in Halifax (in the Abbie J Lane building of the QEII, 5909 Veterans' Memorial Lane)

Who is eligble?

Ages 18+

Able to attend in person appointments in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Certain additional criteria must be met, which will be assessed during a pre-screening conversation and at the screening visit.

The VMP team

Leann Timmer, Researcher

Leann.Timmer@nshealth.ca

Rudolf Uher, MD, PhD,

Principal investigator

(902) 473 2585