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‘Staggering’ results of project will shape future supported employment practices and policies for people with learning disabilities in Wales says First Minister

On 18th March 2025, First Minister Eluned Morgan declared that findings of the Engage to Change project, supported and evaluated by researchers at the National Centre for Mental Health, will be used to shape the new Welsh Government Employability Support…

NCMH deputy-director recognised for humanitarian efforts at Buckingham Palace event

NCMH deputy-director, Professor Jon Bisson attended a Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 20 February. The event was hosted by HRH The King, with the Queen, Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. The…

NCMH Honorary Associate wins award at British Association of Supported Employment conference

NCMH Honourary Research Associate, Gerraint Jones-Griffiths has been awarded the prestigious David Granger Award at the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) conference awards ceremony in Manchester.

NCMH Principle Investigator calls for ‘sustained’ social prescription in marginalised and deprived populations in BBC interview

Social psychiatrist and NCMH Principle Investigator and Centre for Mental Health and Society lead at Bangor University, Professor Rob Poole was interviewed on BBC Radio about the use of socially prescribed activities to improve mental health.

Focus on men’s mental health at pop-up barbershop event

In the lead up to Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, NCMH attended an event organised by the Centre for Trials Research to promote men’s mental health.

Researchers uncover link between perimenopause and an increased risk of developing bipolar and major depression

A study from colleagues at the National Centre for Mental Health and Cardiff University finds that perimenopause is associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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