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Bipolar Disorder Research Network (BDRN) is the largest individual network of individuals with bipolar disorder and related mood disorders in the world.

Over 7500 people from all over the UK who have bipolar disorder or unipolar depression have now taken part in our studies and continue to help us with our ongoing research through the network. The overall aim of our research, supported by the Wellcome Trust and Stanley Medical Research Institute, is to find out more about the causes of bipolar disorder and related mood disorders, such as unipolar depression, schizoaffective disorder and postpartum psychosis.

To achieve this we investigate how genetic factors and environmental factors (such as stressful life events) interact and influence susceptibility to bipolar disorder. It is hoped that by increasing our understanding of these factors developments may be made in the prevention and treatment of this debilitating disorder.  We are interested in hearing from anyone with a history of bipolar disorder who may be interested in our research.

We are extremely grateful to everyone who continues to give their time to participate in our studies – without their help the research simply would not happen!

If you have bipolar disorder or a related mood disorder, such as schizoaffective disorder or postpartum psychosis, and are interested in taking part in our research, please message us using the ‘Contact Us’ box or email us at moodresearch@worc.ac.uk  We would be delighted to hear from you.