In view of the relative lack of funding for mental health research compared with that for physical diseases, in 2018 we launched a special initiative to establish a new centre of excellence to research anxiety, depression and associated conditions in children and young people. After considering over 25 expressions of interest, in 2019 we awarded a grant of £10m to the University of Cardiff, who will collaborate with international researchers using unique health datasets of the Welsh population to explore effective treatments and prevention strategies.
Mental Health Initiative
