Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health

📢 NEW DATE: Could it be ADHD?

Join our free webinar to discover what the latest research tells us about ADHD in primary school children.

📅 Wednesday 9 December 
⏰ 4–5pm
💻 Online
👥 For parents and carers

Register for your free place: bit.ly/wcadhdwebinar

#ADHD #ChildMentalHealth #Parenting #FreeWebinar

🚨New paper alert!

Researchers from the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health at Cardiff University were involved in a major new study finding that teenagers who feel under intense academic pressure are more likely to experience depression and self-harm in the years that follow.

➡️Read more: bit.ly/4cLNq3r

#wolfsoncentre #mentalhealthresearch

🚨New paper alert!

A new Wolfson Centre study led by Dr Joanna Martin found that females diagnosed with ADHD later in life have poorer outcomes. 

➡️Read more: bit.ly/adhdgendergap

#wolfsoncentre #mentalhealthresearch

The Wolfson Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research is back! 🥳

In this three-day virtual programme, we aim to give attendees an introduction to the field of youth mental health.

📅 29 June - 1 July
📍Online

See more and apply: bit.ly/wolfsonsummers… (link in bio)

#WolfsonSummer26

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Mae Ysgol Haf Wolfson mewn Ymchwil Iechyd Meddwl Ieuenctid yn ôl! 🥳

Yn y rhaglen rithwir tri diwrnod hon, ein nod yw rhoi cyflwyniad i feysydd ymchwil iechyd meddwl ieuenctid.

📅 29 Mehefin i 1 Gorffennaf
📍Ar-lein

Gweld mwy a gwneud cais: bit.ly/wolfsonsummers… (dolen yn bio)

#WolfsonSummer26

💫Join us for our next Wolfson Centre Lecture!

We will welcome Professor Neil Humphrey to talk on the #BeeWell programme and making young people’s wellbeing everyone’s business

Book your free place here: bit.ly/wolfsonnh

See you there! 😊

#wolfsonlectures

🎉 Celebrating 50 YAG meetings!

Thank you to every young person who has been part of the group over the past four years. Your insight, honesty and creativity shape everything we do.

Here are a few reflections from our members on the past, present and future of the YAG. 💬

Read the story on our website:✨bit.ly/3KiIZ4w

Participate in our study on child development in Wales! 🌱
If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 9–11 (Years 5 & 6), we’d love to hear from you.

🧩 Taking part is easy:
- Visit bit.ly/ADHDbears 
- Answer a short survey about your child’s experiences
- Receive more information about the next steps

Your input will help us learn more about children’s development and support future research. 💡

We are pleased to be at the #CUMEDICPPIE event today, celebrating all things public involvement and engagement in @CUmedicengage .

Great to see our Young People Advisory Group alumni, Tammie and Nathan, bringing their passion to the public partner panel this morning! 👏🎤

October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🧠❤️

This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” celebrates the diversity of experiences among people living with ADHD.

Despite growing awareness, many myths still circulate online - which can make it harder for people to access support. 🫂

In our latest blog, Dr Sharifah debunks seven common myths about ADHD and explains what research really says.

🔗 Read the full blog: bit.ly/7adhdmyths

📰New study explores mental health research priorities of families affected by depression

➡️Several key priorities emerged, see which ones on our website:

🔗 cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2928…

📰New research from the Wolfson Centre finds that children with sound sensitivity (hyperacusis) are more likely to experience anxiety in adolescence.

➡️ Could screening for sensory sensitivity help early identification of at-risk youth?

🔗 cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2939…

🌍 Today is Youth Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of coming together to share support 💚

There are many ways to offer support: from listening and checking in with others, to sharing resources and learning more about mental health.

As part of this, we’re hosting a free webinar for primary school staff in Wales on ADHD in children, led by Dr Joanna Martin from the Wolfson Centre on October 7.

🔗 Find out more and sign up here: adhd-at-school.eventbrite.co.uk

#youthmentalhealthday #sharesupport #stem4 #ADHD

💫Join us for our next Wolfson Centre Lecture!

We will welcome Professor Brandon Kohrt to talk on building a skilled workforce for child and adolescent mental health in humanitarian settings.

Book you free place here: bit.ly/wolfsonbk

See you there! 😊

#wolfsonlectures

🗞️ New on the website!

Researchers call for more respectful language in ADHD research

➡️ Read it here: cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2928…

📍Wolfson Summer School 2025 Live thread

We are back again with our fourth edition of the Wolfson Summer School in young people's mental health research!

We are already beating all the records with 125 attendees joining us from all over the world!

Follow along with #WolfsonSummer25 🏖️

We are happy to announce that over 200 young people have already taken part in our Skills for Adolescent Wellbeing Study (SWELL)!

We're now looking for 200 more to join us—could it be you?

Have you had depression or struggled with low mood? Do you have a child aged 13-19?

Our study offers:
📌 support to parents struggling with low mood
📌 your child the chance to learn new wellbeing skills

Register your interest in taking part: bit.ly/swellfoi

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Rydyn ni'n hapus i gyhoeddi bod dros 200 o bobl ifanc wedi cymryd rhan yn ein Astudiaeth sgiliau ar les adolescent (SWELL)!

Rydyn ni'n chwilio am 200 mwy i ymuno â ni—alla' fo'n ti?

Oes gen ti iselder neu wedi ymdrin â theimladau isel? Oes gen ti blentyn rhwng 13-19 oed?

Mae ein hastudiaeth yn cynnig:
📌 cymorth i rieni sy'n ymdrin â theimladau isel
📌 cyfle i dy blentyn dysgu sgiliau lles newydd

Cofrestrwch eich diddordeb i gymryd rhan: bit.ly/swellfoi

🌴Our online Summer School in youth mental health research is almost here! 

Still haven't sent your application in? No worries! You have until 9 June to fill in the form 👉bit.ly/wolfsonsummers…

We can't wait to see you there! #wolfsonsummer25

Are you a clinician or practitioner working in the field of youth mental health?

Register now for our Clinical Spotlight with Professor Samuele Cortese💡

📅 25 June at 2pm - The event is free to attend and will be held online.

Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/WolfsonCS4

#wolfsonlectures #clinicalspotlight

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Ydych chi'n glinigwr neu'n ymarferydd sy'n gweithio ym maes iechyd meddwl ieuenctid?

Cofrestrwch nawr ar gyfer ein Sylw Clinigol gyda'r Athro Samuele Cortese💡

📅 25 Mehefin 2pm - Mae'r digwyddiad yn rhad ac am ddim i'w fynychu a bydd yn cael ei gynnal ar-lein.

Cofrestrwch nawr! ➡️ bit.ly/WolfsonCS4

New on the blog: The power of community and feeling like you belong 🌎🫂

In this blog, Lauren reflects on the 2025 theme for Mental Health Awareness Week – community. She shares her personal journey with mental health and highlights the importance of community for young people. 

Read the full blog 👉 bit.ly/4iZenjG

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Newydd ar y blog: Pŵer cymuned ac ymdeimlad o berthyn 🌎🫂

Yn y blog hwn, mae Lauren yn myfyrio ar thema Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Iechyd Meddwl 2025 – cymuned. Mae hi'n rhannu ei thaith bersonol gydag iechyd meddwl ac yn tynnu sylw at bwysigrwydd cymuned i bobl ifanc.

Darllenwch y blog llawn 👉 bit.ly/4iZenjG

#MHAW2025 #TogetherForMentalHealth #CommunityMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

Together for better mental health 💚

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the power of community — and the role it plays in helping us feel safe, supported and connected.

At the Wolfson Centre, community is an important part of what we do. From co-producing research with young people to partnering with schools, families and health workers, we know that improving mental health takes collaboration, trust and real conversations — and that no one can do it alone. 🫂

#MHAW2025 #TogetherForMentalHealth #CommunityMatters #MentalHealthAwareness