Bipolar disorder,Psychosis
The Social Health Cohort Study
Calling for participants until
01 Jun 2028
Participant type
Adults
Rewards
Up to £380 in vouchers
Overview
Participants will be invited to complete questionnaires, with optional blood samples, optional saliva samples, and an optional 7-day data collection using their phone, with follow-ups at 6 and 12 months.
Participants will be reimbursed per study activity completed. If participants complete all study measures, they may be reimbursed up to £380 in vouchers over 12-months. The study visits will usually take place in person.
We are recruiting people aged 18-95 years, open to secondary services, with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, psychosis and bipolar. Participants are required to have capacity to consent and speak English language well.
If you would like any additional information, or would like to participate, please contact Becky by emailing dpt.socialcohortstudy@nhs.net or call 01392 674117.
Summary
The Social Health Cohort Study is exploring how the quality and diversity of people's social networks and social interactions influence their quality of life, symptom severity and capacity to go about their day to day lives.
Aged between 18 - 95 years, and have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or a psychosis-related disorder.
You are currently supported by an NHS mental health team, you live in England, you have capacity to provide informed consent and take part in study activities, and you are confident speaking English to health professionals.
- Unable to understand or speak English
- Not residing in the UK
- In custody of HM Prison Services
Meet the researcher
Becky ParkBecky Park is a Research Practitioner at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. She joined the Research Department in 2023 after graduating with a BSc in Psychology and has worked in various roles across community and hospital settings. Becky has supported studies including SPACES, PPiP2, ASSURED, STOP, NCISH, GLAD, EDGI, VISION-QUEST, DiPS, and Anger and Aggression. She has a special interest in psychosis mental health research.
