Research shows substantial increase in the proportion experiencing emotional symptoms among young people in Wales in the years immediately before the pandemic.
The study found that higher genetic scores to depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder were associated with having at least one episode of emotional disorder, compared to having no episodes.
The Implementation and Engagement Board (IEB) met to discuss ongoing research projects at the Wolfson Centre and a review of school and community-based counselling services.
Researchers at Cardiff University, are undertaking a new research project, led by Dr Lucy Riglin, called “How and why does ADHD lead to depression in young people?”
A new Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health study led by Dr Jessica Armitage has revealed a concerning trend in the mental well-being of young people.
Wolfson Centre researcher Yulia Shenderovich has been involved in conducting a series of literature reviews to inform World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
Researchers have undertaken a review aimed at clinicians, which explores the latest findings on depression in young people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
