News and blogs (page 11)

Anna Wilson’s mother was diagnosed with autism when she was 72. Anna has written about what this diagnosis meant, even so late in life, for her mother and her family.

Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year has a focus on kindness, reminds us of how being kind, both to ourselves and others, maybe our biggest defence against the consequences of Covid-19.

All Wales People First are looking at how people with learning disabilities are being affected by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown instructions.

NCMH placement student, Barney, takes us on a trip through history and takes a look at new therapies being developed using psychedelics.

There are a lot of things that separate the millennials and Gen Z’ers from their surviving grandparents.

I’m sure you do not need me to tell you that many people struggle with their mental health over Christmas. However, pet ownership appears to be an effective way of protecting mental wellbeing in stressful times, like the festive season.

We know the brain is not hard-wired: it’s an ever-changing structure.

The human brain can alter its structure to adapt to certain life experiences, particularly those that occur during childhood.

Initially, when you hear the term psychedelics, a lot of things spring to mind. One thing that may not is their use as a therapeutic tool. I spoke to a group of researchers at Cardiff University who are exploring the use of MDMA assisted therapy for PTSD.

After living with the highs and lows of depression and bipolar disorder for 30 years, Anders has chosen to share an honest account of his experiences hoping to inspire other people, especially men, and encourage the conversation around mental health.

Hannah, 29, from Llanelli, is a full-time carer for her three-year-old son, Sebastian, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She gives us an insight into how she cares for her own mental well-being while caring for her son.