Event - Mental Health in NI: Current Landscapes and Strategic Priorities

Report Launch: Mental Health in NI: Current Landscapes and Strategic Priorities

This report Mental Health in NI: Current Landscapes and Strategic Priorities builds upon the Fundamental Facts report we previously published, by acknowledging that understanding the prevalence of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental illness, in Northern Ireland is a complex task. Statistics and figures are only one piece of the puzzle, behind them are real people who need support, yet the landscape of support in NI is fragmented. This new report provides a broader overview of the historical context of mental health in NI, discussing the current policy, service and project level supports available across the lifespan for NI, highlighting good practice across the sector, while identifying where development and implementation have fallen short. 

The report launch takes place on Thursday 23 April, 9.30 for 10.00 – 12.00.

If you would like to attend the conference, please RSVP to mhc.events@nigov.net

Registration is free but spaces are limited and subject to availability, please register early to avoid disappointment. Confirmation of your attendance will be sent via email only.

Agenda

09:30 Registration and refreshments

10.00 Welcome

Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Mental Health Champion

10.10 Opening Address by Co-Sponsors

  • Philip McGuigan MLA, Sinn Féin
  • Danny Donnelly MLA, Alliance Party

10.30 Report Presentation 

  • Dr Nicole Bond, Research Officer, Mental Health Champion Office
  • Grant Thornton 
    • Royina Saha, Manager, Advisory – Consulting
    • Dr Áine Fox, Assistant Manager, Advisory – Consulting 
    • Siobhán Foley, Associate Director, Advisory – Consulting
  • Q&A 

11.30 Closing Remarks 

Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Mental Health Champion

11.35 Lunch and networking

12.00 Event close