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Pregnancy and Mental Health
We are conducting a research study that aims to understand why some women develop postpartum depression and others do not. The research is designed to test the idea that a genetic variation together with folate levels in a woman's blood can influence her risk for postpartum depression. The aim of the research is to find ways to help to reduce women's risk for postpartum depression by using nutritional supplements. We are looking for women who are pregnant and who have a history of mental health problems to participate in the study. The study involves meeting with a researcher 4 times: once during the pregnancy, and 3 times over the first 3 months of the postpartum period. The researchers can cover costs of travel for women to participate in the research at either St. Paul's or Children's and Women's Hospitals. Alternatively, study visits can be conducted at participants' homes or by email/phone.
Contact: Angela Inglis Phone: (604) 875-2000 Ext. 4733 Email: mental.illness@ubc.ca Website: http://www.whri.org/projectsandpeople/GMIS.htm Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: April 12, 2011 More information:
What Causes Mental Illness?
Participate in Research! • Do you have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? • Have you wondered what may have caused it? We are looking for both MEN and WOMEN like you to participate in our study. What is the purpose of this research? To find out how providing information about mental illnesses, and the associated risk for family members, impacts those diagnosed with a mental illness. What does this research involve? Initial Visit (1.5 hours) – interview about mood, completing questionnaires, and being assigned to one of three groups. Group 1 &2 – will come in a second time to complete questionnaires and to receive information about the causes of mental illnesses and the associated risks to family members. This group will also be asked to complete a questionnaire at home (0.5 hours). Group 3 – will not come in for a second visit but will be asked to complete the set of questionnaires at home. Participants in this group will be offered information on the causes of mental disorders and the associated risks for family members after one month
Contact: Andrea Ringrose Phone: (604) 875-2000 Ext. 4733 Email: mental.illness@ubc.ca Website: http://www.whri.org/projectsandpeople/GMIS.htm Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: July 12, 2012 More information: Your privacy will be protected.
Acute Pharmacotherapy of Late-Life Mania
Are you currently experiencing manic (high) / hypomanic symptoms ? We would like to invite individuals who are 60 years or older (males or females) with a diagnosis of Bipolar disorder to participate in this study. Participation will last for 9 weeks and will involve treatment with a mood stabilizer, either lithium or divalproex ( two commonly used medications that are approved by Health Canada for this condition). There will be an equal chance (50/50 chance) of receiving either medication. Subjects will also receive a thorough assessment of their mood and cognition.
Contact: Dielle. Miranda Phone: (416) 535-8501 Ext. 3120 Email: dielle_miranda@camh.net Website: http://www.whri.org/projectsandpeople/GMIS.htm Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: October 31, 2010 More information: The Geriatric Mental Health Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (affiliated with the University of Toronto) is currently conducting a study on Bipolar Mania intervention in older adults. No patient will be identified in any publishe
