This study is being conducted by Hazel Norris, an undergraduate student in Public Health at Eastern Illinois University, under the guidance of Dr. Misty Rhoads.

This study is designed to examine what barriers prevent students from using mindfulness tools like meditation for stress relief. By identifying what challenges are most common, we hope to establish ways to make stress management tools more accessible to students going forward.

This survey may take between 25-30 minutes to complete. Some questions include topics like mental health and anxiety, which may cause discomfort. If the questions asked in this study cause any emotional distress, or if you need to talk with someone please contact the counselling center at 217-581-3413, or your primary provider. The primary benefit for your participation in this study is that you can provide us with valuable insight into challenges college students face so we can better understand and overcome them in the future.

By clicking the link below and completing the survey, you indicate your informed consent to participate. This means:

· You understand the purpose of the study.

· You know participation is voluntary and that you may skip any question or stop at any time without consequences.

· You understand there are no direct benefits or risks associated with participation.

· You are aware that all data will remain confidential and used only for research purposes.

If you have any questions about the study, you may contact: Hazel Norris at hnorris@eiu.edu and Dr. Misty Rhoads: mlrhoads@eiu.edu

This study has been approved by the Eastern Illinois University Institutional Review Board (IRB). If you have concerns about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the EIU IRB Office at eiuirb@eiu.edu