Living with bipolar disorder – stigma, barriers and facilitators of care

Link to Study Website

LOCATION

Online

DURATION OF RECRUITMENT

2 years

TYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER INCLUDED

Bipolar I

Bipolar II

Bipolar Spectrum

Cyclothymia

IRB APPROVAL

This study has been IRB-approved

THE SCIENTIFIC QUESTION BEING STUDIED

The aim of the study is to explore the impact of stigma and discrimination experiences on treatment seeking and care for people living with bipolar disorder. This questionnaire will include questions about discrimination, stigma and self-stigma. It will also gather information about other features that may improve access to care, such as coping style, self-care strategies and social support.

WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE STUDY?

Participants living with bipolar disorder over the age of 18 years

WHAT DOES THIS STUDY REQUIRE OF PARTICIPANTS?

Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that asks questions about your treatment history (online help seeking and face to face) and will include questions about discrimination, stigma, self-stigma and this intersection. It will also gather information about other features that may improve access to care, such as coping style, self-care strategies and social support.

WILL PARTICIPANTS BE COMPENSATED?

This study is being conducted by Tania Perich at Western Sydney University.

For more information, email t.perich@westernsydney.edu.au.

Study-Related Materials

Study Website