What this study is about
GLAD looks at why people get anxiety and depression and how genes and life affect these conditions. The GLAD Study aims to better understand depression and anxiety in order to find and develop more effective treatments.
What will happen
People give a saliva sample, fill in online forms, and allow access to their medical records. People with mental health problems and healthy volunteers can join.
Who sponsors it
King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS.
Recruitment end date: 31 January 2028.
Non-urgent advice: For information about any of our research:
- General enquiries: rdash.groundedresearch@nhs.net
- Governance enquiries: rdash.research-gov@nhs.net
- Service evaluations: rdash.service.evaluations@nhs.net
Published: November 25, 2025