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Youth mental health trends: comparing the UK and Brazil

27 March 2025

A new study at the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health at Cardiff University has revealed important differences in how youth mental health has changed over time in the UK and Brazil.

Wolfson Centre attends Youth Work Conference Cymru 2025

10 March 2025

The Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health was proud to attend the Youth Work Conference Cymru 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium on 20 February.

Applications for the Wolfson Summer School 2025 now open

3 March 2025

The Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health is set to host its fourth virtual Summer School this July.

Researchers and young people collaborate on research centre’s flagship study

10 February 2025

The Skills for Adolescent Wellbeing Study (SWELL) team recently hosted an engaging and informative session with the Wolfson Centre Youth Advisory Group (YPAG).

Professor honoured with lifetime achievement award for pioneering work in psychiatric genetics

2 December 2024

Professor Anita Thapar, a leading child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cardiff University, has received the prestigious Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics (ISPG).

Wolfson Centre researcher attends Royal Society UK and South Africa Frontiers of Science meeting in Johannesburg

1 November 2024

Dr Jessica Armitage, a researcher from the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health, recently attended the Royal Society UK and South Africa Frontiers of Science meeting, organised in partnership with the Academy of Science of South Africa.

Online event exploring social media showcases collaboration with young people

28 October 2024

On Thursday 19 September the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health hosted a special webinar to mark Youth Mental Health Day, in partnership with young people.  

Prof Frances Rice smiling with a blue background showing the BBC Science Cafe logo

Wolfson Centre co-director featured on BBC Science Café podcast highlighting mental health research in Wales

22 October 2024

Professor Frances Rice, co-director of the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health, recently appeared on a BBC podcast to discuss mental health research.

New study reveals increased mental health challenges among children over time

10 October 2024

A new Wolfson Centre study has found that children in England with psychiatric disorders are facing more severe difficulties today compared to two decades ago.

New study in Wales urges tailored mental health support for university students

19 September 2024

A new study from Wolfson Centre researchers based at Swansea University calls for customised mental health services to address the specific needs of university students in Wales.