GAYA Study-Calgary

11/12/2025

04/24/2025

Exploring the Genetic Architecture of Youth Anxiety – the GAYA study
Dr. Paul Arnold and his research team are collaborating on a national study called the Genetic Architecture of Youth Anxiety (GAYA) study. Anyone age 8-19 who speaks English and can use a smartphone for a short study task are eligible to participate. We want to better understand how genetics impact how anxious young people feel.

About 13,000 people will take part in this study at five Canadian sites. 2,500 people will take part in this study through the of Calgary Future Students
email gaya@ucalgary.ca for more information

01/02/2025

07/04/2024

04/17/2024

Join the GAYA Study! 🧬

Participate in a study to help us better understand how genetics impact youth anxiety. Your participation can lead to early detection, better treatments, and improved outcomes for Canadian youth.

🔍 What's involved?
• Complete online questionnaires
• Provide a DNA saliva sample
• Play two phone games on the GAYA app

You can do it entirely at home and can be done solo or with parents

🌟Eligibility:
1) 10-19 years old
2) English speaker
3)Access to smartphone or tablets

Receive a15$ gift card for less than one hour of participation

This study has been approved by the Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board: REB22-1687

Click on the link below to participate!
redcap.link/gaya

For more information visit the study website:
Genetic Architecture of Youth Anxiety Study (GAYA)
http://gaya-study.info/home.html

https://research.ucalgary.ca/participate/genetic-architecture-youth-anxiety-gaya-reb22-1687

redcap.link/GAYA Study-Calgary

Anxiety is a common concern that often begins in childhood or adolescence. Genetics play an important role in the likelihood a person will experience anxiety in their lifetime. Most studies looking at the genetics of anxiety have focused on adults. The aim of this study is to better understand the l...