As part of our studies, we are looking for families in which a patient is in treatment for Bipolar Affective Disorder. We would like to talk with you if you and your family meet this description and would consider participating in this research. A screening telephone interview with you to determine eligibility may be done by a member of our research staff. The study then requires only a clinical interview by a psychiatrist of as many family members as possible and small blood samples from those participating. We are also seeking a small number of individuals from these families for a new brain imaging study which uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging rather than X-rays.
All information is maintained confidentially.
Results of the research will be published in a manner which will ensure anonymity. The results of the diagnostic interview and, when requested, referrals for treatment are made available to each participant.