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Resilience to Depression is associated to Neuroscience and Psychiatry Unit within the Mental Health and Neurodegeneration Research Group

Resilience to Depression

About the study

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Aims of the study

This project aims to involve 200 men and women aged 30 - 50.

We aim to determine why some people become depressed following severe life events and others do not.

This project is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and has been approved by the North West 9 Research Ethics Committee, Ref. 10/H1014/8.

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What is the study about?

Some people who experience a lot of life stress are vulnerable to depression. Others remain resilient even in the face of considerable stress. In this study we will explore the reasons why people respond differently to high levels of stress. Are there differences in thinking styles and personality traits? Are resilience and vulnerability associated with variations in specific genes? Or do people differ in the way their brains respond to information?

This study will help to:

  • understand why some people become depressed while others are more resilient
  • develop possible interventions to prevent and treat depression

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How do I volunteer for this study?

If you are interested in participating in this research, please visit the take part page, where you can complete our confidential online survey.

If you change your mind about participating in this study at any time, you are free to withdraw without giving reason and, if you wish we will destroy any information that you have provided.

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