Bipolar disorder is prevalent in Canada, especially among younger individuals, and the recurrence of mood episodes can negatively affect quality of life. There is a growing body of work showing that passive monitoring of smartphone data can help detect early symptoms of mood episodes. Researchers are trying to learn if information collected by your smartphone can help predict a mood episode such as depression or mania, and hence, allow for better control over mood episodes.
Your participation in the study would include:
- Completion of assessments and self-report questionnaires
- Installing a mobile app on your smartphone for 12 months (phone use frequency and mobility data is collected; no personal information is collected by the app)
- Providing a saliva (spit) sample (optional)
More information:
- All study tasks can be completed in-person at CAMH, or virtually from home
- You will receive compensation for your time
Eligibility:
- Between the ages of 13 to 45
- Diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- Have an Android or iOS smartphone
- No diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- No diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder in the past year (except nicotine)