International summer school in youth mental health research continues to grow

26 July 2025

The 2025 Wolfson Centre international Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research has once again broken attendance records, attracting 154 participants from 33 countries.

Now in its fourth year, the summer school received 218 applications, with 182 places offered breaking the previous year records. The programme brought together early career researchers, clinicians, and students from around the world to learn from leading experts in the field.

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees praising both the quality of the talks and the opportunities to connect with an international network of peers.

Professor Frances Rice, co-director of the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health at Cardiff University, said:

The success of this year’s summer school was made possible by the contributions of the invited speakers, who shared their expertise across a wide range of topics.

Thanks are also due to the organising team at the Wolfson Centre, whose hard work and commitment ensured the smooth running of the three-day event.

The summer school has quickly become a highlight of the Wolfson Centre’s calendar, reflecting both the demand for training in this area and the strength of the international community it brings together.

Take part in 2026

Are you interested in joining us for the Wolfson Summer School 2026? Applications open next March and we would love to hear from you.

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