mental health

Child Mental Health Awareness Week: Books Available in our Library

Books in the library for children: Age 5 and under Its Raining and I’m Okay: a calming story to help ...
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Draft Mental Health Bill published: Here’s a Potential Health Warning

The Government published the long awaited Draft Mental Health Bill on 27 June 2022 which applies to England and Wales. ...
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Loneliness and Parent Carer Mental Health

In addition to the Covid pandemic, there is another pandemic that has gained greater prominence lately; that of loneliness. It is ...
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School And Mental Health – Survey

Our PhD student Lowri O'Donovan has put together a survey for parents of children with rare genetic conditions. Working with ...
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Our Knowledge Transfer Project (Mental Health) Identified As Good Practice

Genetic Alliance UK has published the final report on the Cross Party Group on Rare, Genetic & Undiagnosed Conditions highlighting ...
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Championing Mental Health #IWD21

Research shows that children with rare genetic disorders often struggle with their mental health. Yet families have trouble finding helpful ...
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Embracing Complexity Through Art And Science

Dr Sam Chawner from Cardiff University has teamed up with Phenotypica, an art and science initiative by scientist Ben Murray ...
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Useful Children and Young People Mental Health Resources

Navigating the children and young people’s mental health system can be very daunting but the following resources could be very ...
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Mental Health Support For You And Your Family

Whether it’s being able to spot the signs of anxiety and pain in a child with complex needs or looking ...
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Improving Mental Health Support in Schools for Children With Rare Conditions

Lowri is our Knowledge Transfer Project Mental Health Research Associate. She explains about a visual map that was created following ...
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