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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Wolfson Centre researcher Dr Foteini Tseliou joined @acamh.bsky.social Mind the Kids podcast to discuss how support across friendships, home and school can improve children’s emotional, behavioural and educational outcomes. 🎧 Watch the podcast on YouTube bit.ly/4itgAat

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Could it be ADHD? Join our free webinar to discover what the latest research tells us about ADHD in primary school children. 📅 Tuesday 20 October ⏰ 4–5pm 💻 Online 👥 For parents and carers Register for your free place: bit.ly/wcadhdwebinar #ADHD #ChildMentalHealth #Parenting #FreeWebinar

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔎 New research has identified irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns as potential indicators of increased depression risk in young people with ADHD. Read the full story on our website: bit.ly/3UR2Ool #ADHD #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📝Curious to hear about the Wolfson Summer School through the eyes of our students? Read how attending the Summer School helped Ella reconnect with the research community after her PhD 🎓 ➡️https://bit.ly/wss26ew - link also in bio!

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New on the blog: ‘Invisible glue’: Inside our first experience with the Wolfson YAG 💬 In this blog, Sarah and Sophie, placement students at the Wolfson Centre, reflect on attending an in-person event with the Wolfson Centre’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Read the full blog 👉 bit.ly/3S0yzKE

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We recently brought together researchers, young people, partners and supporters to celebrate five years of the Wolfson Centre and look ahead to what comes next. 💙💛 Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far! Read more about the day on our website: bit.ly/4wxFKJk

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Wolfson Summer School! 💙To our super-engaged attendees 💛To our speakers for sharing their knowledge and insight. 💙To our summer school and Wolfson Centre team for making it happen! #WolfsonSummer26 over and out 🎤

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Dalila @dalilatm.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#Day3 #wolfsonsummer26 Wonderful talk by Prof Jeremy Hall on the importance & application of #neuroscience in psychiatry. 💡A great overview of where mental healthcare stands today, where research is heading, & how combining disciplines is helping go even further @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social

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Dalila @dalilatm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💡 Day 1: @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social ‘Summer School’ in Youth Mental Health Research 🧠🙌 Starting with a key question 🧐 Are mental health problems in young people actually increasing, or are we changing the way we recognise, research and diagnose them? ➡️ Trends #MentalHealth #Research

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🚨 Only 7 days to go! Have you registered for the next online Wolfson Centre Lecture? Let's go! bit.ly/wolfsonat

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Participate in our study on child development in the UK! 🌱 If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 9–11 (Years 5 & 6), we’d love to hear from you. 🧩 Taking part is easy: visit bit.ly/ADHDbears to know more Your input will help us learn more about children’s development and support research.💡

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

💫Join us for our next Wolfson Centre Lecture! We will welcome Professor Anita Thapar to talk on ADHD service challenges and ways forward: lessons from the NHS-E independent ADHD Taskforce. Book your free place here: bit.ly/wolfsonat See you there! 😊 #wolfsonlectures

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🌴Our online Summer School in youth mental health research is almost here! Still haven't sent your application in? No worries! You have until 7 June to fill in the form 👉http://bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool We can't wait to see you there! #wolfsonsummer26

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📝Curious to hear about the Wolfson Summer School through the eyes of our students before applying? Read about Tasnim's journey on our blog ➡️https://bit.ly/wss25to Applications for the Summer School are currently open, learn more and apply: ➡️https://bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Are you a clinician or practitioner working in the field of youth mental health? Register now for our Clinical Spotlight with Professor Chris Hollis and Dr Camilla Babbage💡 📅 20 May at 2pm - The event is free to attend and will be held online. Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/WolfsonCS5

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

The applications for the Wolfson Summer School are currently open 🥳 Last year we had students from over 30 countries! Where will you be joining us from? 🌎💫 ➡️ Apply: bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🚨New paper alert! Researchers from the Wolfson Centre were involved in a major new study finding that teenagers who feel under intense academic pressure are more likely to experience depression and self-harm in the years that follow. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/4cLNq3r #wolfsoncentre #mentalhealthresearch

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Anita Thapar @anita-thapar.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Co‐development of a digital animated video on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with children and parents/carers - Agha - JCPP Advances - Wiley Online Library acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Work led by Sharifah Agha, Kate Langley and team @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📝Curious to hear about the Wolfson Summer School through the eyes of our students before applying? Read about Ayşim's journey on our blog: ➡️https://bit.ly/wss25aa Applications for the Summer School are currently open, learn more and apply: ➡️https://bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool #wolfsonsummer26

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🚨New paper alert! A new Wolfson Centre study led by Dr Joanna Martin found that females diagnosed with ADHD later in life have poorer outcomes. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/adhdgendergap #wolfsoncentre #mentalhealthresearch

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Wolfson Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research is back! 🥳 In this three-day virtual programme, we aim to give attendees an introduction to the field of youth mental health. 📅 29 June - 1 July 📍Online See more and apply: bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool (link in bio) #WolfsonSummer26

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨 Only 7 days to go! Have you registered for the next online Wolfson Centre Lecture? Let's go! bit.ly/wolfsonnh ---------- 🚨 Dim ond 7 diwrnod i fynd! Ydych chi wedi cofrestru ar gyfer Darlith ar-lein nesaf Canolfan Wolfson? Awn! bit.ly/wolfsonnh

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Advance Choice Document Implementation @acdimplementation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Are you 16-25 years old, with experience of being detained under the Mental Health Act within CAMHS, and with experience using community mental health services? Or are you a carer/supporter of someone with this experience? Get in touch or sign up here: tr.ee/zzFSak

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This year's Children’s Mental Health Week theme is: This is my place At the Wolfson Centre, young people’s voices belong in research. Their lived experience helps shape better questions, better methods, and better outcomes for mental health 💛 Research that affects young people should include them.

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

💫Join us for our next Wolfson Centre Lecture! We will welcome Professor Neil Humphrey to talk on the #BeeWell programme and making young people’s wellbeing everyone’s business Book your free place here: bit.ly/wolfsonnh See you there! 😊 #wolfsonlectures

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆 As we enter 2026, we want to say thank you to everyone who has supported the Wolfson Centre 💛

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

At the start of 2025, we shared three areas we were focusing on as a centre. As the year comes to a close, this post offers a snapshot of what that looked like in practice. 💙💛

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating 50 YAG meetings! Thank you to every young person who has been part of the group. Your insight, honesty and creativity shape everything we do. Here are a few reflections from our members on the past, present and future of the YAG. 💬 Read the story: bit.ly/3KiIZ4w

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Participate in our study on child development in Wales! 🌱 If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 9–11, we’d love to hear from you. Visit bit.ly/ADHDbears and answer a short survey 📝 Your input will help us learn more about children’s development and support future research. 💡

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Take part in a new study which aims to better understand children's attention, behaviours, and emotions.

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Mental health difficulties among children and young people in Wales are still rising. A new joint statement, created with @PublicHealthW and young people from the Wolfson Centre, calls for early support, prevention, and stronger collaboration. phw.nhs.wales/news/rise-in...

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Rise in mental health difficulties among children and young people highlight need for early action

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Anita Thapar @anita-thapar.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/yout...

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Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters

Timely support can alter life trajectories for those with ADHD.

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

There’s still time to take part in the Skills for Adolescent wellbeing study (SWELL) - but not for much longer! The study focuses on protecting young people against depression and also offers support to parents experiencing low mood. Recruitment closes on 30 November 2025. 👉 bit.ly/wcSWELL

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

In her latest Psychology Today blog, Professor Anita Thapar highlights why we should be careful when interpreting studies linking maternal behaviour in pregnancy to ADHD. Many apparent links are shaped by genetics and family factors, not simple cause and effect. 🌐 Read more: bit.ly/4qTPRph

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

You can help us reach more families! If you work with young people or know parents or carers of children aged 13 to 19 year olds in Wales, please share our Skills for Adolescent Wellbeing (SWELL) study and help us close recruitment by 30 November. 🔗 bit.ly/wcSWELL

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Taking part in research can feel like a big decision - but you won’t be doing it alone. Families participating in the skills for adolescent wellbeing study (SWELL) will be supported every step of the way. Learn more and sign up 👇 🔗 bit.ly/wcSWELL

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🧠❤️ This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” celebrates the diversity of experiences among people living with ADHD. In our latest blog, Dr Sharifah debunks seven common myths about ADHD and explains what research really says. 🔗 Read the blog: bit.ly/7adhdmyths

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

📰New research from the Wolfson Centre finds that children with sound sensitivity (hyperacusis) are more likely to experience anxiety in adolescence. ➡️ Could screening for sensory sensitivity help early identification of at-risk youth? 🔗 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

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Sound sensitivity in children linked to increased risk of teenage anxiety

A new study has found that children with sound sensitivity may be at greater risk of experiencing anxiety during their teenage years.

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We’re launching a new study on child development in Wales! 🌱 If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 9–11, we’d love to hear from you. 🧩 Taking part is easy: visit bit.ly/ADHDbears to know more. Your input will help us learn more about children’s development and support future research. 💡

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🚨 Only 7 days to go! Have you registered for the next online Wolfson Centre Lecture? Let's go! bit.ly/wolfsonbk ---------- 🚨 Dim ond 7 diwrnod i fynd! Ydych chi wedi cofrestru ar gyfer Darlith ar-lein nesaf Canolfan Wolfson? Awn! bit.ly/wolfsonbk #wolfsonlectures #youthmentalhealth

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Dr Amy Shakeshaft @amyshakeshaft.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Apply to do a PhD investigating the link between neurodevelopmental and anxiety disorders across development, with me, Laura Howe, @franrice.bsky.social and Abby Russell as part of the @gw4alliance.bsky.social Deadline 20th October Please share! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety disorders across development at University of Bristol on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety disorders across development at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🌍 Today is Youth Mental Health Day, a reminder of the importance of coming together to share support 💚 We’re hosting a free webinar for primary school staff in Wales on ADHD in children, led by Dr Joanna Martin from the Wolfson Centre on October 7. 🔗 Find out more: adhd-at-school.eventbrite.co.uk

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

💫Join us for our next Wolfson Centre Lecture! We will welcome Professor Brandon Kohrt to talk on building a skilled workforce for child and adolescent mental health in humanitarian settings. Book you free place here: bit.ly/wolfsonbk See you there! 😊 #wolfsonlectures

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Dr Amy Shakeshaft @amyshakeshaft.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Pleased to share our latest paper where we used two genetically informed designs to examine irritability as a causal risk pathway to depression, using data from the Child and Adolescent Twin Study in Sweden (CATTS)! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social

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Investigating Irritability as a Potentially Causal Risk Pathway to Depression Using Two Genetically Informed Designs

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is heterogeneous, with diverse risk pathways leading to illness. Identifying causal routes to depression helps priorit…

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📝Curious to hear about the Wolfson Summer School through the eyes of our students? Read about Pelin's journey on our blog - link also in bio! ➡️ bit.ly/ss25pk

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Beki Langford @bekilangford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Attending @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social's young people's mental health summer school. Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw. Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.

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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Wolfson Summer School! 💙To our attendees who were super engaged 💛To our speakers for sharing their knowledge and insight. 💙To our summer school and Wolfson Centre team for making it happen! #WolfsonSummer25 over and out 🎤 (we will be back next year!)

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