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Improving the Assessment of PersonalityThe Psychology Department is looking for volunteers aged 18+ years. We are studying how we can improve the assessment of personality in mental health practice.We are seeking people who are currently undergoing any form mental health treatment (such as seeing a counselor or clinical psychologist) for any reason (for example; depression, social anxiety, anger management, drug or alcohol problems, and/or ADHD). NB: if you have previously participated in this experiment, you are not eligible to participate again. What it involves:Participation takes approximately 4 hours, and participants receive a $75 supermarket voucher as a token thank you for their participation. You will be interviewed about your mental health, and fill out various personality questionnaires.You will also be asked (but not required) to provide the name and email address of up to three individuals who know you well, and could potentially act as an informant. One of those individuals (beginning with the first individual listed) will be asked to complete some questionnaires about you. Not all informants provided may be contacted, and they will not be informed of your results. You will NOT be able to participate in the project if you:1. Are currently intoxicated or clearly affected by any substances2. Appear to have active symptoms of acute mental illness3. Have previously participated in this experimentPlease book a time that suits you, and we will contact you by email with more information and directions on how to find us. Please save these directions because you will need them on the day of your appointment. In the mean time, feel free to email us if you have any questions!Email: assessing.personality@otago.ac.nz