A study into employment and discrimination for people with experiences of bipolar disorder.

We are looking for participants to take part in a study for people with bipolar disorder.  This study is an exploration of the factors that produce or protect against discrimination in employment.

The primary aim of the study is to help illuminate the factors that make employment a discriminatory or non-discriminatory environment and hopefully contribute to changes in improving the employment experiences of people with mental health issues.

This current study is being undertaken by the University of Auckland (Vanessa Cooper BA(Hons)/current Masters student, Samson Tse (PhD, Master’s Supervisor) and the Balance NZ Bipolar & Depression Network (Dr Carolyn Doughty – National Coordinator, Frank Bristol - Manager).

This study will take place between July and 30th November, 2007. Particpants can fill out the questionaire in about 15 minutes.

All responses will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and the results of this study will be published on the Balance NZ website. We would like to thank you in advance for your participation, it is greatly appreciated.

Please download the study documents here: 

 Particpant Information Sheet

 Project Consent Form

 Project Questionnaire  

Please return the completed Consent Form and Questionaire by 30th Nov 2007 to:

Dr Samson Tse
Employment and bipolar study
Social and Community Health
School of Population Health
Tamaki Campus, University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand

or Fax to:

For further information please contact:
Ms Vanessa Cooper This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Associate Professor Samson Tse This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dr Carolyn Doughty This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mr Frank Bristol This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thank you.

APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND HUMAN PARTICIPANTS ETHICS COMMITTEE ON 11/7/07 for 1 years from July to December.
Reference Number 2007/231

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