This interview will take place at NAMI at a time that is convenient for you. Your feelings, ideas, and confidentiality will be protected. Please leave your first name only in your message. The staff of the Bipolar Disorder Genetics Project invites families with two or more siblings who have experienced bipolar disorder to join our study. Parents also are asked to participate.
Earlier studies suggest that an inborn tendency to develop bipolar disorder runs in some families.
However, most relatives will never develop the illness. In our family studies we look for the genes which may be causing some family members to be at risk for bipolar disorder. As we discover the nature of each gene, we will be able to develop better treatments. We urge individuals suffering from bipolar disorder, along with their family members, to participate in a scientific study which will help us better understand the causes of this disorder. She and our staff will be glad to answer any of your questions.