News and blogs (page 7)

Around 80,000 women and people who have periods are living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in the UK. Laura was diagnosed with PMDD in 2019 after living with symptoms for fourteen years. She has kindly shared her experience with the NCMH…

The stigma around discussing our mental health is slowly being challenged, and whilst there are great initiatives helping to normalise these conversations, it can be difficult to know the ‘right’ thing to say or do if someone does reach out to you for help.

As we enter 2023, it’s worth asking ourselves whether New Year’s resolutions are helpful when considering our mental health.

A new study has been launched to explore the feasibility of a new online programme designed to support young people with their mood and wellbeing.

Our research champion Becci is a mum of four from South Wales who advocates on behalf of those living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME).

Only recognised by the World Health Organisation in 2019, PMDD is a severely under-researched condition. Our researchers at NCMH and Cardiff University are pleased to be working with charity partners to raise awareness, reduce the stigma and improve support for the condition.

Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, is calling for the Welsh Government to avoid introducing calorie labelling on menus to protect the estimated 58,000 people in Wales who are living with eating disorders.

Are you putting together a funding application for a mental health research project? Don’t miss the chance to involve people with lived experience in your project.