# Your Wellbeing and Sensitive Content (https://terac.com/docs/experts/policies/wellbeing)

How Terac looks after participants, what to expect from sensitive study content, and where to find support.

Your wellbeing matters to us. Research covers a wide range of topics, and a small number of studies discuss subjects that some people find sensitive or distressing. This page explains what to expect and where to get help.

## What Sensitive Content Means [#what-sensitive-content-means]

Most studies are everyday surveys, interviews, and tasks. Occasionally, a study may involve:

* **Sensitive topics** such as health, personal experiences, trauma, or other difficult subjects
* **Mature or graphic material** such as strong language or content that some people find upsetting

## What to Expect Before You Start [#what-to-expect-before-you-start]

Before you apply, review the opportunity description and requirements in the detail panel. Studies that involve sensitive or potentially distressing content should disclose this upfront so you can make an informed choice. If something is unclear, you do not have to apply.

## You Can Always Decline or Stop [#you-can-always-decline-or-stop]

Participation is your choice. If a study's content is not right for you:

* You do not have to apply
* If you have not started, you can simply move on to other opportunities
* If you have started and are not comfortable continuing, stop, and [ask Sophia](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/contact) to close the application for you. On a study agreement step, you can also choose **I'm not interested**

Leaving a study you are not comfortable with does not harm your account standing. That study is not paid, but there is no penalty.

> If a study contains content that is abusive, unethical, or that was not
> disclosed in the description, please [tell
> Sophia](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/contact) so we can review it.

## If You Need Support [#if-you-need-support]

If a study leaves you feeling distressed, or you are struggling for any reason, help is available. These are free, confidential services you can reach right now:

### United States [#united-states]

* **988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:** call or text **988**
* **Crisis Text Line:** text **HOME** to **741741**

### United Kingdom and Ireland [#united-kingdom-and-ireland]

* **Samaritans:** call **116 123** (free, 24/7)

### Anywhere [#anywhere]

* **Find a Helpline:** [findahelpline.com](https://findahelpline.com) lists free, confidential support lines by country

> **Warning**
>
> If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency
> services right away.

These are independent organizations, not part of Terac. We share them because your safety comes first.

## What's Next? [#whats-next]

* Learn how to [leave an application](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/submissions#leaving-an-application)
* Review [Staying Safe: Spotting Fraud and Scams](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/staying-safe)
* See how we handle your information in [How Terac Uses Your Data](https://terac.com/docs/experts/policies/data-usage)