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CATEGORIES:CRASSH
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Social Power and Mental Health: Evolvin
 g Research Through Lived Experience (25-26 March 2
 020) - Full speaker listing on the website
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200325T200000
UID:TALK139015AThttp://talks.cam.ac.uk
URL:http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/139015
DESCRIPTION:This conference seeks to create dialogue between t
 wo forms of expertise. It will bring together peop
 le with lived experience of mental health challeng
 es and researchers\, with the aim of starting conv
 ersations between these two groups of experts. We 
 also recognise that many people belong in both gro
 ups.\n\nOur theme is the link between social power
  and mental health. Disempowered social groups are
  at an increased risk of mental health issues. The
 y are more likely to face difficult economic\, soc
 ial and environmental conditions. Gender\, ethnici
 ty\, sexuality\, disabilities and social class int
 ersect with these. What are the latest research fi
 ndings on these topics? How do they compare with l
 ived experiences? When might research worsen menta
 l health challenges? What kinds of methods can pro
 duce empowerment?\n\nWe will also reflect on the s
 ocial context of mental health\, power and inequal
 ity. While mental wellbeing is now being discussed
  widely\, stigma remains significant. And people w
 ho are already disempowered are much more likely t
 o be labelled ‘mentally ill’. How does stigma link
  to social power? What is the role of psychiatric 
 services and the welfare state? How are power ineq
 ualities reinforced\, and how can we challenge the
 m? How do we work towards a future where everyone 
 can openly share their lived experiences\, be valu
 ed for their contribution and appropriately suppor
 ted in their endeavours?\n\nThe conference has bee
 n designed with people who have used psychiatric s
 ervices in Cambridgeshire. Our speakers include so
 cial scientists\, psychiatrists\, psychologists an
 d service users/survivors. Throughout there will b
 e group discussions with local people who have exp
 erience of mental health challenges.\n\nOur intent
  is for people with lived experience to take the l
 ead as we explore the many intersections between m
 ental health and social power. The conference aims
  to place research expertise and the expertise of 
 experience on an equal footing. We want to work to
 gether to find gaps in knowledge\, and then outlin
 e a future research agenda to address these. How c
 an we challenge power inequalities in\, and throug
 h\, research? And how can we evolve research by va
 luing lived experience?\n\n \n\nPlease let us know
  if you have any access requirements that you woul
 d like to discuss with us. Financial support is av
 ailable for people who are unwaged or on low incom
 es.
LOCATION:Rooms SG1 &amp\; SG2\, Alison Richard Building\, 7
  West Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 9DT
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