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“Inspired me to think about a career in youth mental health research” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

“Inspired me to think about a career in youth mental health research” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

Posted on 20 September 2022 by Becs Parker

Jemma Baker is a Research Assistant and aspiring Clinical Psychologist/Researcher based at the University of Oxford. In this blog, Jemma shares her experience of attending the Wolfson Centre Summer School […]

“Re-ignited my drive to ensure all my work is informed by robust evidence” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

“Re-ignited my drive to ensure all my work is informed by robust evidence” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

Posted on 23 August 2022 by Becs Parker

Charlotte Hanson is a practitioner based in the Public Health team at Leeds City Council. In this blog, Charlotte shares her experience of attending the Wolfson Centre's first Summer School […]

“An experience like no other” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

“An experience like no other” – Wolfson Centre Summer School 2022

Posted on 4 August 2022 by Becs Parker

Sidney Muchemwa is a newly qualified Occupational Therapist and aspiring public health researcher based at the University of Zimbabwe. In this blog, Sidney shares his experience of attending the inaugural […]

‘Fascinating’ inaugural summer school reaches global audience

‘Fascinating’ inaugural summer school reaches global audience

Posted on 31 July 2022 by Becs Parker

The Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health held its first virtual summer school for students from around the world and has received positive feedback from attendees. The research centre […]

Successful first term for new public lecture series

Successful first term for new public lecture series

Posted on 11 July 2022 by Becs Parker

The Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health’s new public lecture series has been well received in its first term. The interdisciplinary research centre, focused on understanding and improving the […]

Researchers review digital technologies to support adolescents with depression and anxiety

Researchers review digital technologies to support adolescents with depression and anxiety

Posted on 13 June 2022 by Becs Parker

A review of digital mental health technologies has been undertaken by a collaborative team featuring colleagues from the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health. Researchers from across the Division […]

Why more research is needed on ADHD in young women

Why more research is needed on ADHD in young women

Posted on 25 May 2022 by Becs Parker

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions affecting young people. Studies suggest that about 1 in 20 young people have ADHD, but for every […]

Connecting back to yourself when feeling lonely

Connecting back to yourself when feeling lonely

Posted on 9 May 2022 by Becs Parker

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is loneliness. Loneliness is a feeling that everyone has sometimes but can be hard to recognise, describe and acknowledge. In this […]

Senior Research Leaders announced by Health and Care Research in Wales

Senior Research Leaders announced by Health and Care Research in Wales

Posted on 27 April 2022 by Becs Parker

A cohort of talented academics from Cardiff University’s Social Science Research Park (SPARK) are among a list of Senior Research Leaders announced by Health and Care Research Wales, including a senior professor from […]

New public lecture series focused on youth mental health

New public lecture series focused on youth mental health

Posted on 13 April 2022 by Becs Parker

A public lecture series featuring internationally acclaimed academics will launch this month, organised by the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health. The interdisciplinary research centre at Cardiff University is […]