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  • What is the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study?
  • How do I sign up to the GLAD Study?
  • How do genetics and the environment influence the development of anxiety and depression?
  • What is a control participant?
  • Why is the GLAD Study recruiting a control group?
  • Can I still take part if I haven’t received a diagnosis or treatment?
  • Should I still send back my saliva sample if I am feeling unwell?
  • What should I do if I feel distressed?
  • I have signed up and completed all 4 steps in GLAD. Is there anything more I can do to contribute?
  • How will you use the survey, biological and genetic information data I give you?
  • What research has been published using data from the GLAD Study?
  • What is GLAD doing to strive for equality, diversity, and inclusion?
  • What is the NIHR BioResource?
  • How is the information I give you kept confidential?
  • Will commercial companies be accessing my data?
  • Why do you need access to my medical records?
  • How will you access my medical records?
  • What sections of my medical records will you access?
  • What will you do with my medical records?
  • What other studies might I be invited to take part in?
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Am I Eligible?

To take part in the GLAD Study you must either:

  • Have ever experienced anxiety or depressive disorders (with or without a medical diagnosis)
  • Have never experienced any mental health disorder.

AND you must:

  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Live in the United Kingdom

Sign up to the GLAD Study

The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study is currently only recruiting individuals over the age of 16. If you are younger than 16, unfortunately you are not eligible for the GLAD Study.

You can withdraw from the study at any time.

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After completing the sign-up form, the study enrollment process consists of the following four steps:

  • Reading the Information Sheet
  • Providing consent
  • Completing our questionnaire
  • Providing a saliva sample
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