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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.

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Emotional problems in young people were rising rapidly even before the pandemic

20 December 2023

Research shows substantial increase in the proportion experiencing emotional symptoms among young people in Wales in the years immediately before the pandemic.

Exploring the connection between genetic information and depression and anxiety

16 October 2023

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.

Study reveals three patterns of combined ADHD and autistic traits across the lifespan

26 September 2023

The research team investigated how traits of autism and ADHD developed together between the ages of 4 to 25 years old.

Implementation and engagement: improving policy and school experience for young people

26 July 2023

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.

Summer school 2023 in youth mental health a huge success

20 July 2023

The Wolfson summer school attracted over 80 participants who joined from around the world, with 23 different countries represented.

Wolfson Centre researcher aims to better understand the link between ADHD and depression in young people

15 July 2023

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?”