We’re excited to announce the new series of our Piece of Mind: Mental Health & Psychiatry podcast – where we explore the latest mental health research and the powerful personal stories shaping it. Hosted by the National Centre for Mental Health,…
Facilitator training modules on award-winning Bipolar Education Programme Cymru now available for health professionals
The National Centre for Mental Health is proud to announce that two facilitator training modules for the award-winning Bipolar Education Programme Cymru are now available to health professionals via the Learning@Wales and Electronic Staff Record (ESR) platforms. The Bipolar Education…
Professor Jon Bisson becomes Director of the National Centre for Mental Health
This month, Professor Jon Bisson will become the new Director for the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH). He succeeds Professor Ian Jones who has been Director of the centre since 2014. During his years as Director, Ian has steered…
‘Staggering’ results of project will shape future supported employment practices and policies for people with learning disabilities in Wales says First Minister
On 18th March 2025, First Minister Eluned Morgan declared that findings of the Engage to Change project, supported and evaluated by researchers at the National Centre for Mental Health, will be used to shape the new Welsh Government Employability Support…
NCMH deputy-director recognised for humanitarian efforts at Buckingham Palace event
NCMH deputy-director, Professor Jon Bisson attended a Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 20 February. The event was hosted by HRH The King, with the Queen, Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. The…
Health and Care Research Wales announces major £49m investment in research infrastructure
The National Centre for Mental Health is pleased to confirm that it will receive £2,999,894 of sustainability funding in a major announcement by Health and Care Research Wales today (27 January). Health and Care Research Wales has announced Research Development…
NCMH Honorary Associate wins award at British Association of Supported Employment conference
NCMH Honourary Research Associate, Gerraint Jones-Griffiths has been awarded the prestigious David Granger Award at the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) conference awards ceremony in Manchester.
NCMH Principle Investigator calls for ‘sustained’ social prescription in marginalised and deprived populations in BBC interview
Social psychiatrist and NCMH Principle Investigator and Centre for Mental Health and Society lead at Bangor University, Professor Rob Poole was interviewed on BBC Radio about the use of socially prescribed activities to improve mental health.
Focus on men’s mental health at pop-up barbershop event
In the lead up to Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, NCMH attended an event organised by the Centre for Trials Research to promote men’s mental health.
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.