News and blogs (page 12)

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.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 and this year the spotlight is on Body Image.

Kat Williams was diagnosed with autism when she was 32 and has become an active campaigner to raise awareness of autism. Kat provides a passionate plea for non-autistic people to change the labels used around the condition.

Up to one third of people who have experienced a traumatic event develop some Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms.

Dr Katie Lewis shares some insights on the links between sleep and mental health. Katie researches sleep and bipolar disorder at the CNGG.

For most, Christmas is associated with indulging in delicious food and lots of laughter with loved ones.

Remember, remember! The fifth of November,

Gunpowder treason and plot;

I see no reason, why gunpowder treason,

should ever be forgot.

Trauma exposure and PTSD are common among people with a mental health problem but symptoms often go undetected and untreated.

I’m a research assistant and PhD student based at the National Centre for Mental Health at Cardiff University and I’m part of a team that is studying the efficacy of a new self-help treatment for people living with PTSD.