Overview	Eligibility	Benefits	This Study's Contact Information	Study FAQs

Overview:

This study examines the risk factors for suicidal behavior in people diagnosed with major depression, people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and people diagnosed with both. This is not a treatment study. Participants are paid $100 for their involvement in the study.

Eligibility:

• Ages 18-60
• Falls into one of the following catagories:

  - meets criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder and has made at least one suicide attempt

  - meets criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder, has never attempted suicide, and is not currently depressed

  - meets criteria for a current Major Depressive Episode, has made at least one suicide attempt, and does not meet criteria for any personality disorder

• Able and willing to give informed consent

Benefits to participant:

• Up to $100 for each family member who participates.

For more information about participating,
or if you have questions about the study, please contact:

Barbara Stanley, PhD or Shelly Groves, BA

Phone: 212-543-6232
Email: sgroves@neuron.cpmc.columbia.edu

Study FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

1. Do I get treatment?
This is an interview study and there is no treatment involved

2. How much is compensation?
You can potentially receive up to $680.

3. Do I get paid all at once?
No, you get paid each time you complete a set of interviews.

4. Can I participate in other research studies?
Yes, you may participate in other research studies.