How to Join GlobalMinds

Joining GlobalMinds is simple. If you're ready to get started, you can join today through the GlobalMinds Hub.

If you'd like to learn more first, keep reading to find out what taking part involves and what you can expect throughout the process.

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Join GlobalMinds in 4 Steps

Step 1: Create your GlobalMinds Hub account

Step 2: Review information about the study and check if you are eligible

Step 3: Sign a consent form and complete a questionnaire about you

Step 4: Provide a saliva or blood sample — it's your choice

Watch the video alongside for a step-by-step overview of what taking part in GlobalMinds involves.

Who Can Join GlobalMinds?

Every participant helps make GlobalMinds possible. To take part, simply check whether the points below apply to you.

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You are aged 18 or over

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You have a diagnosis of depression, schizophrenia, bipolar or a related condition

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You live in one of the regions currently recruiting (check the map below)

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You have access to an email address to join and receive study updates

As a thank you for your time, you'll receive a £25 voucher when you provide a saliva sample or a £50 voucher when you provide a blood sample. You can also choose to donate this amount to a charity of your choice.

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Check if you live in an eligible region

This map shows the regions currently supported by a participating NHS Trust with more joining all the time. Check back or join our newsletter (scroll to the bottom of this page ) to find out when your region joins. 

Active Regions & Participating NHS Trusts:

  • South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust

  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

  • Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  • Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

  • Sussex partnership NHS foundation Trust

  • Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS foundation trust

  • Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

  • Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

  • Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation

  • Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  • East London NHS Foundation Trust

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Want to Learn More?

We want you to feel informed and confident when joining GlobalMinds. The documents below provide important information about the study, what participation involves, and your rights as a participant. (Both documents are available to view in a read-only format. If you decide to join GlobalMinds, you'll be asked to review and complete a consent form as part of the registration process.)

Participant information sheet

Learn more about the study and what you can expect as a participant.

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Consent form

Review the consent form that you will be asked to complete during the registration process if you choose to join GlobalMinds. (Read-only)

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Your Right to Withdraw

Participation in GlobalMinds is voluntary. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time, without giving a reason, and this will not affect your current care or access to future treatment and support.

If you have already joined GlobalMinds and would like to withdraw, you can do so through the participant portal.

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What people are saying about GlobalMinds

“I feel there is some hope by involving people with lived experience in future research like this one. I feel there's a shift in understanding Mental health nowadays and we are going beyond the medical model which is also important but not the only perspective.”

Mercedes

UK

“Personalised and targeted treatments, individualised medicine - super exciting!”

Anna

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“There are now opportunities to make a difference in treatment for people who experience SMI. There have been no significant improvements in treatment for people with psychosis in so many years. The current drug regimes are so far from being fit for purpose.”

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