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).
Webinar: Myths and misconceptions of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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.
New study aims to understand the causes of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
A new study into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) hopes to understand the causes of an under-researched condition. Take part today!
98% of people affected by eating disorders feel calories on menus will negatively impact them, new survey finds
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.
Would you like to include the public in your mental health research?
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.
Launch of UK’s first genetics service to support patients and families
People in Wales affected by mental health issues will be able to benefit from a brand new genetics service, provided through a partnership with All Wales Medical Genomics Service, NHS Mental Health Services, and Cardiff University research centres.
Online self-help therapy as effective as face-to-face: Four-year PTSD trial results revealed
The trial, led by NCMH Deputy Director Professor Jon Bisson, took place between 2017 and 2021 across multiple NHS locations in England, Scotland and Wales. 196 people with PTSD took part. The reasons behind RAPID After the team had collected…
Studying anxiety and sleep problems in people with bipolar disorder
Recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, this study from the NCMH looked at people with bipolar disorder and investigated whether those who also had a diagnosis of anxiety disorder were more likely to experience sleep disturbances when compared to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder alone.
Finding connection when feeling lonely
Loneliness is a feeling that everyone has sometimes but can be hard to recognise, describe and acknowledge. In this blog, we share some useful reminders to consider if you are feeling lonely, relevant for this Mental Health Awareness Week and every day of the year.
Where would we be without research? NCMH Director featured on new podcast
The ‘Where would we be without research?’ podcast from Health and Care Research Wales is a deep dive into the world of Welsh health and social care research.
Professor Ian Jones, director of NCMH, joins host Dr Emma Yhnell on the latest episode.