Principal Investigator

Dr Delphine Raucher-Chéné

Description of study

This study aims to change the way we think about recovery from bipolar disorder by focusing on the importance of employment. The main goal is to explore the connections between cognitive abilities (like thinking and social understanding), self-esteem, self-stigma, and employment. This research will help us to design better vocational support programs to be included in health care.

 

Financial compensation

Yes

Functioning

Participation in this research project consists of:

• 2 in-person or virtual assessments (2 hours);
  and
• 7 weekly online assessments consisting of online questionnaires and a verbal fluency task (naming words) (15- 30 minutes)

 

Benefits

By participating in this study you will potentially contribute to improving the quality of life, well-being and functioning of individuals with severe mental illness.

 

Eligibility criteria

To participate you must:

• Be over 18 years old
• Receive services in the Thai clinic for bipolar disorder or schizo-affective disorder
• Be currently working at least 14 hours per week
• Have access to technology (e.g., smartphone, tablet and/or computer) and the internet
• Speak English or French

 

Information

For more information, please contact Sarah Petkau at sarah.petkau.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca,
514-761-6131, ext 4397