We are investigating the potential benefits to someone with a mental illness of receiving more information about the causes of their illness through a process called genetic counselling. We are interested in hearing the thoughts and opinions of people with mental illness about the genetic counselling process, including input on how it could better meet their needs. Both men and women with a history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder are being recruited to participate in the study. The study involves one or two meetings with a researcher and completing questionnaires at home. The meetings with the researcher will take place at Children and Women's Hospital and reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Ringrose at 604.875.2000 ext. 4733, or by email at mental.illness@ubc.ca

*Please note we also have a parallel identical study in which people who are not personally affected can participate-it is open to people who have an affected brother, sister, parent or child. Contact Andrea Ringrose (see above) to find out more about this study.