Research

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Research project – Lancaster University
We are a team of researchers working at Lancaster University working on a study that aims to develop and test a new free to access web-based self management intervention for people experiencing Bipolar Disorder.
There are 2 parts to this study in which we need your help:
1. We are looking for participants to take part in 3 focus groups at Lancaster University to inform the development of the web based self management intervention.
2. We are looking for participants to take part in a trial to test the clinical effectiveness of the web based self management intervention once we have developed it.
If you:
• Are aged over 18 years.
• Have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
• Live within the UK (or the North West of England and are willing to travel to Lancaster University for the focus groups – travel expenses will be paid).
We would really like to hear from you!
This project has received full ethical clearance from the Division of Health Research Ethics Committee at Lancaster University.
For more information about the study and to register your interest in either parts, visit: www.livingwithbipolar.co.uk. or Contact: Nicholas Todd Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research Institute of Health Research School of Health and Medicine Lancaster University LA1 4YT, or e-mail: n.todd@lancaster.ac.uk Telephone: (01524) 593 756

Scottish Mental Health Research Network
A new research body called the Scottish Mental Health Research Network has been recently formed. SMHRN are looking for people who experience mental ill health and carers/friends to volunteer for research into the causes of mental ill health. The Mental Health Research Register will connect researchers from respected research institutions with volunteers from the general public who are willing and interested in participating in research projects.

The Register provides an opportunity for people living with mental illness, and their relatives and friends, to make a valuable contribution to important research in this area.

We are looking for the following people to join the Mental Health Research Register:

People with mental illness
Relatives of people with mental illness
People who do not have mental illness

If you would like to register as a volunteer, or would like more information, please either telephone Dr Andrew McIntosh on 0131 537 6274, or e-mail him on, andrew.mcintosh@ed.ac

Bipolar Disorder Research Network
The Bipolar Disorder Research Network (BDRN) is a group of researchers and research participants undertaking a major study at investigating the underlying causes of bipolar disorder. The research is being conducted by Prof Nick Craddock’s Mood Disorders Research Team based at the University of Cardiff and the University of Birmingham.

If you experience bipolar disorder and would like to take part in this research project, or would like to find out more information about the project, please contact the research team on 02920 744392, or e-mail: moodresearch@ed.ac