Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a prevalent form of disordered eating and affects over 1% of the general population around the globe. To mark ARFID Awareness Day 2026, ten adults with lived experience of ARFID share some important facts that people need to know.
Launch event invites public to join ground-breaking mental health Research Community of more than 36,000
A major effort to improve mental health care across Wales and the wider UK was launched this week. The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) invited members of the public to join its growing Research Community, which already includes more than 36,000 participants.
NCMH team wins Innovation and Impact award for transforming trauma care
We are proud to announce that our Intervention Development team have been recognised for reshaping how trauma-related mental health conditions are treated, by winning an Innovation and Impact award at Cardiff University’s Celebrating Excellence Awards.
Hysteria: a history of harm around women’s mental health
To mark Women’s History Month, we explore the complex history of hysteria and its impact through the centuries on the understanding of women’s health.
Historic menopause and mental health position statement launched, informed by National Centre for Mental Health research
Professor Arianna Di Florio was invited to celebrate the launch of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) first ever position statement on menopause and mental health. The event was hosted at the House of Commons and was attended by TV…
Dr Laura Bunting: remembering our inspirational colleague
We remember Dr Laura Bunting, a dear friend and colleague whose impact leaves a lasting legacy at the National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University and beyond.
New study highlights importance of positive relationships and a personalised approach to community mental health support
A new study has set out to understand what people wanted, needed and valued most from community mental health support.
NCMH researchers’ review informs international debate on postpartum psychosis
A recent expert review by an international panel, cited in recent media coverage, is informing a global debate on how postpartum psychosis should be diagnosed.
Help us find the causes and triggers of premenstrual dysphoric disorder and inform better care in the future
Find out how you can help and inform better care for people affected by premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in the future.
New centre shares plans to advance research into serious mental health illness
On Tuesday 30 September, the Brain and Genomics Hub officially launched at Cardiff University’s Hadyn Ellis Building.










