The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential benefits to someone with a mental illness of receiving more information about the causes of their illness through a process called genetic counseling. We are interested in hearing the thoughts and opinions of people with mental illness about the genetic counseling 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 the Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (on the corner of Oak Street & 12th Avenue). 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