Race and Mental Health Conference, 17th June 2010
The legitimate move to a broader equalities approach has left many concerned that the energy and focus on race will be diluted, leading to poorer outcomes. With a focus on solutions, this conference brings together speakers on different sides of the debate.
About the conference
The legitimate move to a broader equalities approach has left many concerned that the energy and focus on race will be diluted, leading to poorer outcomes. With a focus on solutions, this conference brings together speakers on different sides of the debate. The conference will be held at the ORT House Conference Centre, London NW1.
Aims of the conference
- Provide evidence of the specific impacts of variations and discrimination on the basis of race
- Give a voice to service users’ accounts of recovery
- Provide an analysis of how the interaction between the tradition of psychiatry and concepts of race lead to disadvantage
- Provide a critical analysis of the arguments for a broader equalities approach
- Provide sources of information to enable workers to maintain depth in race equality while implementing a broader equalities approach
Speakers include
- Heather Caudle, Author, Activist and Assistant Director, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Deji Ayonrinde, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Hári Sewell, Independent Consultant, Writer and Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow, University of Central Lancashire
- Jayasree Kalathil, Independent Researcher, Survivor Research
- Marcel Vige, Manager, Diverse Minds
- Melba Wilson, National Programme Lead, Equalities, National Mental Health Development Unit
Pavillion is offering a special delegate rate of £125 + VAT for Community Development Workers along with £50 OFF other conference rates until 10 May 2010.
Race and Mental Health Conference Flyer 