Your Story Could Help Others Heal.
Have you experienced a recent stressful event? After a stressful experience, relationships with loved ones can change. THREADS is a year-long confidential study exploring that shift, and your experience could help shape how we support young adults through it.
A research study conducted by the University of Washington.
Interested in learning about the project?
See what THREADS is about and how the study works. Earn up to $580.
Interested in learning more?
See what THREADS is about and how the study works. Earn up to $580.
See if you qualify to participate
Ages 18–30 who've experienced a recent stressful event.
See if you're eligible to participate
Ages 18–30 who've experienced a recent stressful event.
You don't have to make sense of it alone.
What is the THREADS Project?
THREADS is an online research study following young adults over one year to understand how relationships, with friends, family, and partners, change after a stressful or distressing experience, and how people reconnect and heal.
Our Team
Anna Jaffe, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Washington
Christine Lee, PhD
Co-Investigator
University of Washington
Cynthia Stappenbeck, PhD
Consultant
Georgia State University
Tyler McCormick, PhD
Co-Investigator
University of Washington
Fran P.
Research Coordinator
University of Washington
THREADS Project
The purpose of this study is to better understand how different stressful experiences affect young adults’ relationships, mental health, & substance use.
CONTACT
threads@uw.edu
(206) 543-5427
NAVIGATE
This study is approved by the University of Washington Institutional Review Board (STUDY00022642, initial approval date: 4/3/25). If you have questions about the ethical conduct of this study, you can reach the IRB at 206-543-0098 or hsdinfo@uw.edu.
