This April 2023 we joined the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) for #PMDAwarenessMonth2023 to raise awareness of premenstrual disorders through social media campaigns and in-person events.
Breaking the stigma: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Around 80,000 women and people who have periods are living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in the UK. Laura was diagnosed with PMDD in 2019 after living with symptoms for fourteen years. She has kindly shared her experience with the NCMH…
Let’s talk: how to support someone’s mental health
The stigma around discussing our mental health is slowly being challenged, and whilst there are great initiatives helping to normalise these conversations, it can be difficult to know the ‘right’ thing to say or do if someone does reach out to you for help.
Give yourself a break: reframing New Year’s Resolutions
As we enter 2023, it’s worth asking ourselves whether New Year’s resolutions are helpful when considering our mental health.
New study: Digital support for young people with their mood and wellbeing
A new study has been launched to explore the feasibility of a new online programme designed to support young people with their mood and wellbeing.
Hormones and my mental mealth: PMDD makes me whole
Our research champion Becci is a mum of four from South Wales who advocates on behalf of those living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME).
Webinar: Myths and misconceptions of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Only recognised by the World Health Organisation in 2019, PMDD is a severely under-researched condition. Our researchers at NCMH and Cardiff University are pleased to be working with charity partners to raise awareness, reduce the stigma and improve support for the condition.
98% of people affected by eating disorders feel calories on menus will negatively impact them, new survey finds
Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, is calling for the Welsh Government to avoid introducing calorie labelling on menus to protect the estimated 58,000 people in Wales who are living with eating disorders.
Would you like to include the public in your mental health research?
Are you putting together a funding application for a mental health research project? Don’t miss the chance to involve people with lived experience in your project.
Launch of UK’s first genetics service to support patients and families
People in Wales affected by mental health issues will be able to benefit from a brand new genetics service, provided through a partnership with All Wales Medical Genomics Service, NHS Mental Health Services, and Cardiff University research centres.