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International summer school in youth mental health research reaches over 100 participants

12 August 2024

The Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health held its fourth virtual Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research, drawing more than 100 participants from over 20 different countries across the globe.

Wolfson Centre researcher receives prestigious early career award

26 July 2024

Dr Olakunle Ogin has been honoured with the prestigious Behaviour Genetics Association Early Career Award. 

Wolfson Centre attends the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show 2024

10 June 2024

The Wolfson Centre team engaged in meaningful conversations with visitors and representatives from other organisations.

Dr Alex George ‘opened up’ talks about youth mental health challenges

14 May 2024

Doctor and presenter to speak at Cardiff University’s Cardiff Conversations series about youth mental health

Wolfson Centre co-director elected fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

8 May 2024

Professor Stephan Collishaw, co-director of the Wolfson Centre has been elected as a fellow for the Learned Society of Wales.

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New flagship study aims to protect young people against depression

24 April 2024

The Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health has launched an ambitious research study aimed at safeguarding young people against the risk of developing depression.

New paper helps to understand how childhood emotional problems change over time

25 March 2024

Those with increasing problems in adolescence or persistent issues from childhood were found to be at higher risk of depressive symptoms, self-harm, and poor educational attainment in early adulthood

Applications for the Wolfson Summer School 2024 now open

4 March 2024

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

New paper explores depression trajectories in children

6 February 2024

Children who have a parent with depression are at an increased risk of developing depression themselves. A new research paper from the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health has undertaken work to understand the impact parental depression can have on a young person.

Longitudinal study tracks depression and anxiety in children of depressed parents from childhood to adult life

29 January 2024

Young people with a depressed parent are more likely to suffer with depression and anxiety themselves.