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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NCMH researchers showcase digital tools at Welsh Government reception in Brussels

NCMH researchers Dr Amy Lynham and Dr Catrin Lewis were invited by the Wales Innovation Network (WIN) and Welsh Higher Education Brussels (WHEB) to demonstrate the digital mental health support tools they have been developing at a Welsh Government St David’s Day event in Brussels.

King’s College London launches new website to support people making decisions around their mental health

Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) are written or spoken records that allow people living with a mental illness to state in advance what treatment they would like to be offered in the event of becoming unwell. 
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Bipolar UK launch the results of the Bipolar Commission in Wales with the National Centre for Mental Health

On Tuesday 6 June, members of NCMH, Bipolar UK and the public came together to launch the Wales Bipolar Commission, which marks a bid to make Wales the most bipolar-friendly country in the world.