Get treatment now

Get treatment now

Improve future depression care

Improve depression care

Thinking about starting antidepressants? Join the RELMED study to receive effective antidepressant treatment and help improve depression care across the UK.

You'll also receive up to £125 compensation for your time and contribution.

Who can take part?

Who can take part?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

Are aged 18 or over

Are currently experiencing low mood or depression

Are registered with a GP in England or Wales

Have not taken antidepressants in the past six weeks

Want to start treatment with antidepressant medication

Are not pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy

Interested in taking part? Click below to register your interest.

Time Commitment

7-8 hours total over 6 months, completed at your convenience from home.

Optional EEG assessments: two 3-hour in-person sessions.

Compensation

You will be compensated for your time, receiving £50–£125 depending on which study components you participate in.

Take part in our research

Take part in our research

If you are interested, please click below to complete a short expression of interest form. A member of the study team will contact you to provide more information and determine eligibility.

If you are interested, please click below to complete a short expression of interest form. A member of the study team will contact you to provide more information and determine eligibility.

This study has been reviewed and given a favourable opinion by a research ethics committee.

This study has been reviewed and given a favourable opinion by a research ethics committee.

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All rights reserved. Copyright 2026.