Neurocognitive markers of affective and psychotic disorders
Understanding the development of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
Researchers within the School of Psychiatry and affiliated organisations are conducting
investigations into a variety of factors involved in the development of Bipolar Disorder,
Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder. We hope to learn about the genetic basis of cognitive
markers of vulnerability for these disorders, which impact on social outcomes, the ability to regulate
emotional experiences, and the brain mechanisms underlying the development of these conditions.
We are seeking people, proficient in English, who:
- have a diagnosis of either bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and are aged
between 18-60 years old
OR
- healthy people with no previous history of psychiatric illness (or of psychosis in first degree
relatives) and are aged between 35-60 years old.
What does the study involve?
There are two individual testing sessions. During the first session, participants are interviewed about
their experiences and asked to complete some questionnaires and cognitive tasks on a computer. On
a separate day, participants undergo a brain scan and donate blood for genetic analysis.
As the length of the testing sessions may vary from person to person, participants will be reimbursed
from $50-$70 for their time, transport and parking costs.
Contact Details For more information, please contact:
Inika Gillis on (02) 8382 1436 or inika.gillis@svha.org.au