* The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University is conducting a research study to explore the ways in which mental health providers can promote recovery from disabling mental illnesses. The center is inviting consumers, providers, and providers with a mental illness to participate in the study. Participants are asked to fill out a brief and anonymous online survey. The survey may take 15 to 30 minutes to complete and the answers will be used to help enhance professional practices that promote recovery from mental illness. If you would like to participate in this study the survey can be accessed at www.bu.edu/sarpsych/recoverysurvey/. For additional information about this research study contact: Dr. Zlatka Russinova at 1-617-353-3549 or by email: zlatka@bu.edu.

* The Division of Psychiatric Neuroimaging at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is studying brain structure and function in individuals with specific conditions. To qualify for the study you must: be between the ages of 18 and 50, be able to have an MRI, have been diagnosed with either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and not have other problems such as, a history of brain injury, mental retardation or other conditions that may affect the brain. Meeting the above requirements does not automatically qualify you for participation. Further screening is involved. Participation in the study involves: having 1 or 2 MRI scans, paper and pencil tests, and a psychiatric interview. You will be paid up to $100 for your time. If you are interested in joining this study or have any questions, please contact Stacey K. King, Research Program Coordinator at (410) 955-6690, stacey@jhmi.edu.