Socio-economic status and wellbeing among secondary school students in Wales: an intersectional perspective
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Discovering which modifiable characteristics of the built-environment support good adolescent mental health and wellbeing
Lead Investigator Amy Mizen Background Mental ill-health and poor wellbeing is a global public health crisis. In Wales, 1 in 10 children between the ages… Read More »Discovering which modifiable characteristics of the built-environment support good adolescent mental health and wellbeing
How does online communication affect young people’s mental well-being?
Rebecca Anthony, Research Associate at DECIPHer and Wolfson Center for Young People’s Mental Health, discusses her new paper Young People’s Online Communication and its Association… Read More »How does online communication affect young people’s mental well-being?
Adolescent wellbeing improved by online contact with close friends
Frequent online communication with best friends and existing friendship groups is associated with better wellbeing in young people, new research by Cardiff University has found.… Read More »Adolescent wellbeing improved by online contact with close friends
Reflections on a research visit
DECIPHer recently hosted a five-week visit from researcher Devy Elling from Stockholm University. Here, she looks back on on her time with us and how… Read More »Reflections on a research visit
SHRN data to support Eco-Schools monitoring
New Eco-Schools Wales resource explains how to use SHRN data to support lessons on environmental topics Eco-Schools is a global programme engaging 19.5 million children across… Read More »SHRN data to support Eco-Schools monitoring
DECIPHer annual report 2021/22 out now
Our second annual report as a Health and Care Research Wales funded research centre is ready to read The report covers a busy and productive year for… Read More »DECIPHer annual report 2021/22 out now
Young people’s online communication behaviours – positive or negative for wellbeing?
Researchers Emily Lowthian and Rebecca Anthony have won funding from eNurture (UKRI) to conduct research on young people’s online communication behaviours and risks and benefits… Read More »Young people’s online communication behaviours – positive or negative for wellbeing?
‘The knowledge, skills and connections are so valuable to supporting your future career’
What’s it like completing a summer research internship at DECIPHer? Five Cardiff University students discuss their experiences.
From music to methodology
Henry Amery looks back on his 12-week placement at DECIPHer, which he undertook as part of his MSc Psychology Conversion. My time at Cardiff University… Read More »From music to methodology
DECIPHer contributes to Welsh Parliament consultation on peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners
DECIPHer regularly contributes to consultations on major issues in public health and education. This ensures that we engage with key debates on public health improvement,… Read More »DECIPHer contributes to Welsh Parliament consultation on peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners
Children who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression compared to their pre-pandemic peers, analysis shows
Compared to children who began secondary school in 2019, children in Wales who entered year seven in September 2021 were significantly more likely to report… Read More »Children who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression compared to their pre-pandemic peers, analysis shows
Safia: My take on the DECIPHer short course
Research Assistant Safia Ouerghi feeds back on ‘Development, Evaluation, Adaptation and Implementation’, which took place in June 2022. After joining DECIPHer in September 2021, I… Read More »Safia: My take on the DECIPHer short course
What’s the right amount of food for preschool children?
Alice Porter discusses her PhD research on age-appropriate portion sizes for preschoolers and reflects on her placement with DECIPHer Portion size is the amount of… Read More »What’s the right amount of food for preschool children?
Wolfson Centre for Adolescent Mental Health in Wales
Lead Investigator Prof Stephen Collishaw, Prof Frances Rice Co Investigators Prof Graham Moore, Prof Simon Murphy, Prof Sir Michael Owen, Prof Anita ThaparProf Ann John,… Read More »Wolfson Centre for Adolescent Mental Health in Wales
DATAMIND/PHASE (Health dAta SciencE)- A Mental Health Research Data Hub
Website: https://datamind.org.uk/
Primary school expansion of SHRN: SHRN Primary Network-Extending the School Health Research Network into primary schools in Wales to support mental health and wellbeing throughout childhood and adolescence (Phase 2)
Lead Investigator Graham Moore Co Investigators Simon Murphy, Jemma Hawkins, Kelly Morgan, Lianna Angel, Jordan Van Godwin, Kelly Buckley, Lauren Copeland, Joan Roberts Background TBA… Read More »Primary school expansion of SHRN: SHRN Primary Network-Extending the School Health Research Network into primary schools in Wales to support mental health and wellbeing throughout childhood and adolescence (Phase 2)
Exploring the uptake and provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) among ‘vulnerable’ groups: A mixed-methods study
Lead Investigator Kara Smythe Co Investigators Gareth Thomas, Honor Young Background Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) are methods of birth-control used for an extended period without… Read More »Exploring the uptake and provision of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) among ‘vulnerable’ groups: A mixed-methods study
Research exploring what and how adolescents learn about sex and relationships and their associated helpseeking behaviours
Lead Investigator EJ Renold Co Investigators Jessica Ringrose, Sara Bragg, Vicky Temperley, Honor Young, Ester McGeene Funders NSPCC Further information and publications “We have to… Read More »Research exploring what and how adolescents learn about sex and relationships and their associated helpseeking behaviours
Dr Rebecca Anthony Wins Mental Health Research Incubator Award
Dr Anthony was awarded for her vital work examining mental health problems among children in adoptive families. Judges at Mental Health Research Incubator awarded seven researchers whose… Read More »Dr Rebecca Anthony Wins Mental Health Research Incubator Award
Meet the Namibian Fellows: Kavena Shalyefu
Rakel Kavena Shalyefu (known as Kavena) is an Associate Professor in Lifelong Learning and Community Development at the University of Namibia, and one of the… Read More »Meet the Namibian Fellows: Kavena Shalyefu
Meet the Namibian Fellows: Dr Rachel J Freeman
The six Namibian Fellows are now ten weeks into their visit to DECIPHer. In blog four, Dr Rachel J Freeman explains how their experience reflects… Read More »Meet the Namibian Fellows: Dr Rachel J Freeman
Meet the Namibian Fellows: Ndinelago (Dina) Shilongo
The Phoenix Project has arranged for DECIPHer to host six mid-career Namibian professionals to collaborae with out researchers. Here, in blog three, we ask Ndinelago… Read More »Meet the Namibian Fellows: Ndinelago (Dina) Shilongo
Meet the Namibian Fellows: Cynthy K. Haihambo
DECIPHer is currently hosing six mid-career Namibian professionals, in a scheme arranged by the Phoenix Project. The Fellows are spending three months collaborating with our… Read More »Meet the Namibian Fellows: Cynthy K. Haihambo
The 25-year-old championing young people’s voices in research
Senior Public Involvement Officer Sophie Jones was recently interview by Emma Yhnell for Health and Care Research Wales for their latest Where Would We Be… Read More »The 25-year-old championing young people’s voices in research
How young people learn about relationships and sexuality subject of new research project
How young people are living and learning about relationships and sexuality will be the focus of a new research project being led by academics at… Read More »How young people learn about relationships and sexuality subject of new research project
Meet the Namibian Fellows: Ayesha Wentworth
DECIPHer is currently hosting six mid-career Namibian professionals, in a scheme arranged by the Phoenix Project. The Fellows are spending three months collaborating with our… Read More »Meet the Namibian Fellows: Ayesha Wentworth
SPARKing Health and Care Research in Wales
A cohort of talented academics from Cardiff University’s Social Science Research Park (SPARK) are among a list of Senior Research Leaders announced by Health and… Read More »SPARKing Health and Care Research in Wales
Online services and interventions: How can they best support the mental health and wellbeing of care-experienced children and young people?
New study, led by Dr Rhiannon Evans, is a partnership between The Fostering Network, Voices from Care Cymru, Cardiff University (CASCADE, DECIPHer and School of… Read More »Online services and interventions: How can they best support the mental health and wellbeing of care-experienced children and young people?
Menthol cigarettes used by three fifths of young smokers in Wales prior to their ban
The use of menthol cigarettes in underage smokers was widespread in Wales before a ban was introduced, according to new research from Cardiff University and… Read More »Menthol cigarettes used by three fifths of young smokers in Wales prior to their ban