The Canadian Depression Research and Intervention Network (CDRIN) Maritimes Registry

Launched by NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY · May 11, 2015

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ClinConnect Summary

The Canadian Depression Research and Intervention Network (CDRIN) Maritimes Registry is a study aimed at improving care and treatment for people dealing with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. This project will create a system that combines assessment, treatment, research, and education, focusing on the needs of individuals with these conditions, including input from those who have lived through them. By establishing a patient registry, the researchers hope to gather valuable information that can help evaluate and improve current services, ensure treatment options are tailored to patients’ needs, and develop more effective treatments through research.

Anyone seeking help for mental health issues in the maritime provinces of Canada could be eligible to participate, regardless of their specific diagnosis. Participants should be able to provide consent or have someone who can consent on their behalf, and they need to speak either English or French. By joining the registry, participants can expect to contribute to important research that aims to enhance the quality of care for everyone affected by mental health challenges. This study will also train future researchers and healthcare providers, ensuring that the focus remains on improving the experience of patients and their families.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • male or female
• • seeking or receiving help for mental health related problems in the maritime provinces of Canada
• • able to provide informed consent or have an appropriate substitute decision maker that can provide consent on their behalf.
• • English or French speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • There are no exclusion criteria related to age, sex, or ethnicity.
• • Whilst the recruitment will be targeted to include individuals suffering with depression and other types of mental illness, no specific diagnosis is required for participation in the registry.
• • unable to provide informed consent or does not have an appropriate substitute decision maker that can provide consent on their behalf
• • does not speak English or French