National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH)

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) are working to learn more about what causes mental health problems, from our environment and life experiences to our genetics and biological makeup. 

NCMH brings together world-leading researchers from Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor Universities to learn more about the triggers and causes of mental health problems.

It aims to help improve diagnosis, treatment and support for the millions of people affected by mental ill-health every year, as well as tackle the stigma faced by many. Key to achieving these aims is to engage with services and their users, the third sector and the wider public to increase understanding of mental illness, and by supporting and undertaking mental health research.

People and community links:

Professor Ian Jones - Director, National Centre for Mental Health and Senior Research Leader

In the news:

Have you ever been diagnosed with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) or experienced severe Premenstrual Syndrome PMS? (August 2023) - survey still open

Help researchers understand the effect of trauma on our mental health (June 2023) - survey still open

New study aims to increase understanding of postpartum psychosis (May 2023)

NCMH survey: could you share your experiences of pregnancy and birth? (November 2021) - survey still open

Are you pregnant or have you given birth recently? (September 2021) - survey still open

“Knocking down walls and reducing stigma”: Research Champions (December 2020)

NCMH wins for work on public involvement in research (November 2020)