Keys to the new premises in Machynlleth!Pat Cook has been a volunteer at Makerspace in Machynlleth since the start of 2024. She says: “I can’t even begin to describe how important it has been to find such a welcoming space here and I want to do everything I can to ensure its success and continued…
by Jenna Westonline CBT co-ordinator, NHS WalesYou’re exhausted, you’re a whirlwind of emotions and your pregnancy or new parenthood aren’t working out exactly how you’d imagined. You’re trying to be happy – because that’s how everyone expects you to feel – but really you’re just worried about how on earth you’re going to cope.The reality…
June 26, 2024 • Research Highlight During the coronavirus pandemic, public health measures and restrictions impacted in-person health care visits, leading to a surge in telehealth services as a way of accessing assessment and treatment. Particularly in mental health care, telehealth saw a significant rise, and usage remains high even post-pandemic. However, despite the increased…
OverviewA technical assistance webinar was held for prospective applicants of the following Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Streamlining Mental Health Interventions for Youth Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) . National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) staff were available to answer questions related to this funding opportunity. Participation in the webinar…
July 2, 2024 • Research Highlight Mental health care after trauma is critical, especially for people in racial and ethnic minority groups who are at higher risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can be impairing, leading to stress or fear in everyday situations that harms a person’s health and well-being. Finding effective PTSD…
Date and Time July 11–12, 202412:00–4:00 p.m. ET OverviewThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will host a virtual workshop on the placebo effect. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together experts in neurobiology, clinical trials, and regulatory science to examine placebo effects in drug, device, and psychosocial interventions for mental health conditions.Topics will…
Sue Newham jive dancingThe theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week 13 – 19 May 2024 is Movement – moving more for our mental health.“Being active is important for our mental health. But so many of us struggle to get enough exercise. We know there are many different reasons for this, so this Mental Health…
Sport Wales Mums & sons, Sue and her son – leftSue Williams is the Health Disability Activity Practitioner for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). During Mental Health Awareness Week, with its 2024 theme of Movement for Mental Health, it seemed the perfect opportunity to find out more about her role and how the pathway can…
NIH-funded study of conduct disorder identifies new brain areas associated with the disorder, offering future directions for research efforts and clinical practice July 17, 2024 • Press Release A neuroimaging study of young people who exhibit a persistent pattern of disruptive, aggressive, and antisocial behavior, known as conduct disorder, has revealed extensive changes in brain…
While the overall numbers remain low, the findings spotlight the need to identify and help those at risk July 30, 2024 • Media Advisory What: Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that rates of preteen suicide (ages 8-12) have been increasing by approximately 8% annually since 2008. These increases were most pronounced…