The Mental Health Mission Cohort is a study collecting data from a group of people (a “cohort”) who have (or have a history of) depression that has been difficult to treat or who have bipolar disorder.

It aims to increase our understanding of these illnesses, to improve people's lives.

It also gives people the best opportunity to take part in research studies. 

By giving researchers controlled access to data from a large number of people, they can ask questions such as why do some people respond to treatments and others don’t. They can also use the data to help to develop more effective treatments.

Who can take part?

People who are aged 18+, who have (or have a history of) depression that has been difficult to treat, or who have bipolar disorder.

What does taking part involve?

You will have a clinical assessment at our Care Pathway Enhancement Clinic (CaPE) clinic in Newcastle. This will take around 1 hour.

It will include filling out some questionnaires, taking around 30 minutes. You will be asked about your mental health, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.

These details are added to the study database.

You also have the option to take part in other research tasks, such as:

  • Online learning and thinking tasks
  • Follow up questionnaires every three months
  • An option to join the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study
  • An option to link your study data to other databases, for example GP or secondary care records 

Interested in taking part?

If you'd like more information, please email CaPE@cntw.nhs.uk. Or you can phone us on 0191 245 6845.