Dataset Information

Mental health in UK Biobank: development, implementation and results from an online questionnaire completed by 157 366 participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

UK Biobank is a well-characterised cohort of over 500 000 participants that offers unique opportunities to investigate multiple diseases and risk factors.

Aims

An online mental health questionnaire completed by UK Biobank participants was expected to expand the potential for research into mental disorders.

Method

An expert working group designed the questionnaire, using established measures where possible, and consulting with a patient group regarding acceptability. Case definitions were defined using operational criteria for lifetime depression, mania, anxiety disorder, psychotic-like experiences and self-harm, as well as current post-traumatic stress and alcohol use disorders.