The purpose of this study is to explore and understand the relationship between Crohn's and Colitis and mental health struggles, such as anxiety and depression. The study aims to gain an understanding of what it is like to live with Crohn's or Colitis, the physical and mental struggles/barriers an individual may face as a consequence of living with these conditions, and what kinds of psychological help people with Crohn's or Colitis would like to receive. Therefore, people with Crohn's or Colitis are invited to take part in an interview with the researcher to share their own personal experiences.

This research involvement could provide knowledge that would help develop interventions to help an individual’s journey with Crohn's or Colitis. With early intervention at the point of diagnosis, this could potentially help lessen further physical and psychological distress that Crohn's or Colitis can influence.

For this study, the researcher is looking for individuals who are: (1) 18 and over, who have had an official medical diagnosis of Crohn's or Colitis by a healthcare professional – this can be recent or in previous years, (2) have either had treatment/surgery and/or are on medication for their Crohn's or Colitis, or currently in the process of receiving treatment/surgery and/or medication, (3) have had experience with mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression as a result of their Crohn's or Colitis – this can either be symptoms of mental illness or a medical diagnosis.

By entering your details, you are not committing to take part, but your contact details will be forwarded to the researcher who will get in touch with you directly with more information. You will have the opportunity to change your mind at any time.