Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study#
Last modified: 28 Jul 2025
1. Summary#
The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) study is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health BioResource. GLAD explores genetic risk factors for depression and/or anxiety to find effective treatments and improve the lives of people experiencing these disorders.
| Series Descriptor | Series-specific Information |
|---|---|
| Citation (APA) | King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre. (2021). Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study. UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UK LLC). https://doi.org/10.71760/ukllc-series-00010 |
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| Owner | King's College London |
| Cohort | 40000 |
| Age at Recruitment | 16+ years |
| Geographical Coverage - Nations | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Geographical Coverage - Regions | Nationwide |
| Start Date | 2018 |
| Permitted Linkages | See here |
| Inclusion in Linkages | Consent |
| Cohort Profile | 10.1016/j.brat.2019.103503 |
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| Build a Data Request | https://explore.ukllc.ac.uk/ |
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3. Documentation#
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