Tuesday, July 9, 2019

New research study - 16 July 2019


GLAD (Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression)


We are pleased to support a new research study called 'GLAD'.  This study is exploring risk factors and genetic links in anxiety and depression.  It aims to better understand depression and anxiety and help find and develop more effective treatments.

The study is open to individuals who:

·         Are aged 16+
·         Live in the UK
·        Are currently experiencing OR have experienced (at any time in their lives) clinical levels of depression and/or anxiety, including bipolar disorder, OCD or related disorders



If you would like to find out more about this research, please visit the study website at:

On the study website, you can read further information about the research and you can register to join the study.  In taking part in the research, you would be asked to:

  • provide online consent;
  • complete an online questionnaire (which takes approx 30 minutes); and
  • send a saliva sample through the post - the study team will provide all the necessary sampling equipment and a freepost envelope.