Nat Mendes

I’m passionate about science & philosophy, kindness, staying curious, and helping to fight the “black dog” (MH). Opinions, musings & random shite are my own!

[CU Computer Science Outreach Team @CUcomscOutreach]

Half way through half-term already! We have visited @Techniquest Penylan Library @cardiff_hub @cdflibraries and run a GCSE revision session! We have Llanishen library, After Dark: Science on Show @AmgueddfaCymru, A level revision session and Be a Scientist @CdfScienceFest! Phew!

[National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) @ncmh_wales]

Expecting a baby?

Our researchers are working to understand the impact of life experiences on the mental health and wellbeing of new mums.

If you are currently pregnant and in your third trimester, take part today and help us make a difference ⬇️

https://t.co/7YdQYdDXbT

[National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) @ncmh_wales]

Webinar recording now live 🚨

The first instalment of our Women's Winter Webinar series discussing the menopause and mental illness is now available to watch online ⬇️⏩
https://t.co/yQ7Fc1F6NH

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@Cardiff_Rugby @castellhowell #alwayscardiff @MrBBennett

[Science Made Simple @scimadesimple]

Here's a job vacancy for a public engagement officer with the good and cheery people at @DaresburyLab
We love working with them, and you're bound to, too!
https://t.co/gxpmqakWQ2

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

Free Webinar on Menopause and Mental Health: 16th January 2024, 12-1pm

[National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) @ncmh_wales]

Webinar alert 🚨

We're launching a new webinar series to discuss how reproductive events can impact the mental health of women and AFAB people 🔍

Join us for the first instalment of our Women's Winter Webinar series on the menopause and mental health⬇️
https://t.co/eoYS02jPMq

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

This new @BBCRadioWales series by @EmmaYhnell on Dementia looks interesting ❤️

[Dr Emma Yhnell FLSW 🧬🔬🧪🧠 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @EmmaYhnell]

Thanks everyone for your lovely messages, they mean the absolute 🌍🥰

More than anything, I hope this @BBCRadioWales series with @bengomedia helps others in what can be a lonely & isolating time.

See you next week 19/12 6.30pm for Episode 2 - Better Together

[Action on Postpartum Psychosis @ActionOnPP]

We've developed a postpartum psychosis guide with the help of dads and co-parents who have 'been there' through postpartum psychosis.

They told us about the information they needed for different stages of treatment and recovery.

Read the guide here: https://t.co/720fWr2NZT

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

This gave me a giggle! 🎮👩🏻‍🦱 #gamergirl #preconceptions #stereotype #meme #comic #justforlaughs

(Apologies to the creator/owner, whoever you are, for being unable to credit you)

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@aucksAdventures @EpicureanCure (2/2) Were their results from part of a larger study not aimed/marketed at gamers specifically? Is there somewhere that shows how the results were weighted by age? Many Thanks :)
Link to Deloitte results: https://t.co/8HAoaEvYgv

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@aucksAdventures @EpicureanCure Hi @aucksAdventures, would you happen to know anything on how the survey for @Deloitte @DeloitteUK study (link in your article) was performed/advertised? I’m intrigued by their statement “There’s no such thing as a typical gamer” & the comparison of age groups that follows (1/2)

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

An interesting study looking at the “Key Barriers for Women in Gaming”.

[Sean Roberts @aucksAdventures]

New study with @EpicureanCure: A third of women feel guilty about taking time to play video games. In fact, women who look forward to playing are MORE likely to feel guilty. Read more about the key barriers that prevent women from playing more games... https://t.co/k07u85pU5J

[Science Made Simple @scimadesimple]

The hippocampus, a key player in our brain, is responsible for forming and retrieving our long-term memories. Unlocking the secrets of our past experiences and knowledge, this remarkable structure helps shape who we are today @CUBRICcardiff @CardiffUni

#STEM #STEMEducation #SWoW

[National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) @ncmh_wales]

🎙️The latest episode of #POMPod is here!

Professor Frances Rice and Catrin from the Wolfson Advisory Group (@wolfsoncentre) discuss the importance of involving young people in research.

Available to listen for free on Spotify, Acast, and Apple
➡️ https://t.co/8F817LFg2G

[National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) @ncmh_wales]

We recently launched a nationwide research project looking into mental health conditions and dementia called 'UK Minds'🔍

But what's it all about?🤔

We asked Senior Psychology Assistant Liam to talk us through the project and how you can get involved⬇️
https://t.co/VIfWRYYWf8

[Mind @MindCharity]

Times are tough. Waiting lists are long.

But we have some good news.

We’re offering a free 6-week mental health support course.

You don't need a GP referral to sign up for our one-to-one supported self-help service.

Sign up👇🏼
https://t.co/8VXawP8pFA

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@SpaceAmbassador

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

Careers talk for Msc Physx/Astro students happening in w3.07 @cardiffPHYSX . Former students, free food and free plants from @ncmh_wales for students completing the student wellbeing survey for the Nurture-U research project.

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@ncmh_wales Thank you for re-tweeting - thank you for your support! Student numbers were a bit slow to show up at the start but some more joined later on as the session went on. Diolch yn fawr!

[Nat Mendes @Nat_CuriousMind]

@Ysgol_Glantaf thank you!