GLAD Study – Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression

The GLAD Study is a project set up to explore risk factors in individuals who have experienced depression and/or anxiety, including those with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, OCD or related disorders, at any time in their lives.

The study aims to better understand depression and anxiety in order to find and develop more effective treatments.  You may be eligible to take part if you are:

• Aged 16+
• Living in the UK
• Experiencing clinical levels of depression and/or anxiety
• Or have experienced these in the past

Find out more by going to www.gladstudy.org.uk

You can take part in the GLAD Study by following the sign-up steps – they are designed to be easy to complete:

1. Register on the GLAD website and read the information sheet
2. Provide your consent to take part using the online form
3. Complete an online questionnaire to see if you are eligible (takes about 30 minutes)
4. Send a saliva DNA sample through the post, using a freepost envelope – please note: this element is currently paused due to the Covid-19 situation

Once you have completed the above steps, you will be able to see information on the website about a number of optional questionnaires or other research studies that are being carried out.

If you are interested in joining the GLAD Study but have more questions, visit the FAQ page at www.gladstudy.org.uk/faqs

Alternatively, you can contact the study team via: 

• Email: gladstudy@kcl.ac.uk 
• Freephone: 0800 634 4504
• Telephone: 0207 848 1638

COVID-19 Vaccine Research Registry

The National Institute for Health Research has launched an NHS COVID-19 Vaccine research registry.  This will help people across the UK sign up for information on the new COVID-19 vaccine studies taking place in their area.

If you would like to find out more about UK coronavirus vaccine research in your area, please visit the website at:

www.nhs.uk/researchcontact