Spectrum Connect

Do you want to find out more and get involved in our research?

The Spectrum Centre at Lancaster University is a centre devoted to psychological research into bipolar disorder and related conditions - the only one of its kind in the UK. Spectrum will also be offering a clinical service to provide individuals affected by bipolar and associated conditions with access to a range of evidence based support.

We strongly value community involvement and actively seek input from service users and providers throughout research development and implementation.

Spectrum Connect links Spectrum researchers with volunteers and health/ social care providers. It provides individuals who are interested in Bipolar Disorder and associated conditions with an opportunity to make valuable contributions to an innovative research portfolio.

We welcome interest from individuals who have experienced bipolar mood fluctuations, their relatives, friends, partners, carers as well as individuals who are interested in mental health research but have not experienced mental illness. Volunteers are vital for improving our understanding about the experience and management of Bipolar Disorder.

Spectrum Connect is also open to interested health and social care providers. In this way, health and social care providers can remain informed about our research activitives - including how they may be able to assist with recruitment. Collaborative relationships with health/ social care providers are essential to the conduct of high quality research.

The website provides information about Spectrum Connect, including how to join, frequently asked questions, our research portfolio and a section on confidentiality. Keep an eye on the News page for study outcomes and updates about Spectrum.