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Monday 26th October
5.30pm - 7.30pm
via Zoom
We are hosting a live Zoom panel to discuss racial inequalities in access to mental health treatment. Our speakers offer a range of perspectives, from academic and clinical standpoints, and from lived experience, along with a chance for questions from the audience.
If you're interested in attending our free online Zoom event 'Mental Health Matters', exploring mental health and race during Black History Month, tickets are available now.
People in Britain from BAME communities face fundamental inequalities in access to treatment, experiences of care and outcomes from mental health services. They are less likely than white people to receive treatment for mental health problems, and more likely to be subject to detention under the Mental Health Act. Where they do receive treatment, this is more likely to be through involvement with the criminal justice system than is the case with white people.
How has this state of affairs developed, and what can be done to change it?
The above questions will be considered via a panel of speakers offering a range of perspectives, from academic and clinical standpoints, and from lived experience. The campaigning work of Mind, in seeking to bring about legislative and policy reform, will be explored. There will be an opportunity for questions, followed by discussion about inequality and multiple disadvantage in mental health, and how together we might go about achieving positive change.
Solent Mind CEO Kevin Gardner will be chairing the event on the night.
The talk is hosted on Zoom. Once you have booked your ticket, you will receive joining information by email.
Organisations in Hampshire who have a passion for supporting their staff and communities with their mental health and wellbeing are being invited to an event run by Solent Mind this month.
We are running a free virtual event, hosted by Solent Recovery College, where a few people will share their stories from the pandemic.
Gain a coveted MHFA qualification through interactive online training sessions, perfect for self-employed people and small businesses.
We've launched a Support Line for anyone in Hampshire and Isle of Wight who feels low, anxious and needs someone to talk to.
Emotional support for whatever you are facing, be it housing, money, relationships, work, living away at uni or life after the armed forces.
Share your experiences to help us fight against stigma and inspire others to care for their mental health.