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Researchers call for more respectful language in ADHD research

21 July 2025

Researchers from the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health have contributed to a new Lancet Psychiatry publication calling for more compassionate and inclusive language in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) research.

Major new Horizon Europe grant to advance research on child maltreatment services

21 May 2025

A new €6.3 million initiative will bring together researchers from 12 countries to address critical gaps in identifying and supporting cases of children who have experienced abuse.

Cardiff University Professor awarded prestigious Heinrich Hoffman Medal for pioneering work in ADHD

15 May 2025

Professor Anita Thapar, a globally renowned expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, has been awarded the Heinrich Hoffman Medal by the World Federation of ADHD.

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.