News and blogs (page 7)

Hannah shares her experience of supporting children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and explains why better knowledge and understanding of this condition is vital in helping improve children’s wellbeing, enabling them to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (MRC CNGG) director Professor James Walters featured as a panellist at Expo 2020 in Dubai, discussing the importance of a digitally-connected world to advance mental health research.

We often hear the phrase ‘Blue Monday’ at the start of the year. But what really is it? And what can we do to maintain good mental health at a time when, typically, we’re not at our best?

Research Assistant Jessica Yang tells us about a new research paper on postpartum psychosis and its link to bipolar disorder, and the impact the research will have.

Cardiff University psychology student Ellie shares ways to help with loneliness at Christmas.

After last year’s Christmas in lockdown, this year’s more “normal” celebrations will be welcomed. However, while celebrating with friends and family again will be joyful for many, it will also pose mental health challenges to others.

The impact on mental health for women as they journey through their reproductive cycle is a research area that’s massively under-resourced. Professor Ian Jones and Dr Arianna Di Florio’s research work has sought to address this.

Edit: originally the headline statistic read 66% but it is actually 56% As a charity, our mission is for everyone with bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential. That’s why we launched the Bipolar Commission in March last year…

Mark was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) after a pivotal moment in his adult life. He tells us about his diagnosis and why it was so important.