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A tribute to Professor Ian Jones for 11 years of leadership

We pay tribute to Professor Ian Jones as he steps down from his role as Director of the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH). This marks the end of an era which has been defined by scientific excellence, visionary leadership, and deep commitment to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness. He is succeeded by Professor Jon Bisson who took over as director in April 2025.

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NCMH attends Everywoman Festival 2025 to raise awareness of reproductive mental health

On Saturday 7 June, the National Centre for Mental Health attended the third annual Everywoman Festival at Insole Court in Cardiff. The festival is a a one-day celebration of women’s health and empowerment.

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NCMH webinar highlights the link between mental health and cognition

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) hosted an engaging and informative webinar on Wednesday 14 May discussing mental health and cognition. The webinar focused on the often-overlooked connection between mental health challenges and cognitive functioning as well as how online cognitive assessments can be used to improve clinical care.

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Giving you ‘Piece of Mind’: relaunching our mental health podcast

We’re excited to announce the new series of our Piece of Mind: Mental Health & Psychiatry podcast - where we explore the latest mental health research and the powerful personal stories shaping it.

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Facilitator training modules on award-winning Bipolar Education Programme Cymru now available for health professionals

The National Centre for Mental Health is proud to announce that two facilitator training modules for the award-winning Bipolar Education Programme Cymru are now available to health professionals via the Learning@Wales and Electronic Staff Record (ESR) platforms.

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Professor Jon Bisson becomes Director of the National Centre for Mental Health

This month, Professor Jon Bisson will become the new Director for the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH). He succeeds Professor Ian Jones who has been Director of the centre since 2014.

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