NCMH

NCMH means National Centre of Mental Health.

Mental health problem can affect anyone regardless of age,gender, race or social background. But TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The National Centre of Mental Health (NCMH) is a research organisation supported by Health and Care Research Wales and the NHS to learn more about the causes of mental health problems.

Their aim is to help develop better diagnosis, treatment ans support for people with mental health problems in the future.

Their researchers are examining what leads to the development of mental health problem, from genetics and biology to psychological and environmental factors.

They believe that a better understanding of mental health problems is key to making life better for those affected by them.

But they need your help to make a difference.

What they study -

- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

- Autism spectrum disorders

- Bipolar disorder

- Depression

- Eating Disorder

- Learning difficulties and mental health

- mood disorder in pregnancy and childbirth

- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

- Schizophrenia and psychosis

How can your help

Mental health problems affect everyone differently, so to fully understand them, they need as many volunteers as possible to help with their research.

Taking part is easy and involves:

- A brief meeting with a trained researcher, either at your home or in a local clinic

- Providing a small blood or saliva sample

- Completing and returning some questionnaires

The information they gather is completely confidential.

CONTACT THEM

For information about the National Centre for Mental Health, and taking part in in their research, please contact:

info@ncmh.info

Tel: 029 2068 8401

Twitter: @ncmh_wales

Facebook: /walesmentalhealth

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National Centre for Mental Health

Cardiff University

Hadyn Ellis Building

Maindy Road, Cardiff

CF24 4HQ

For more information visit their website:

www.ncmh.info

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