Mental Health Research Network in Wales (MHRNC) Annual Conference 2013

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REGISTER HERE by 24th February

In the face of economic, environmental and social upheaval, how can we expect to meet the increased demand on, and stresses faced by individuals, families and communities?

This conference will present ideas and practical examples of how users and professionals can join together to weather the current turbulence through their interpersonal and community support networks. Central to the theme is the creation and operation of services in whatever sector that can meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

Questions that arise:

Will the times of trouble lead to increased life events leading to increased stress reactions and to an increased risk of long-term illness? What can be done to intervene early and effectively?

Can primary care really fulfil the aims of the Mental Health Measure Wales?

Will the times of trouble lead to an increase in the rates of self harm or suicide, as it did in Northern Ireland?

What mechanisms can be put into place to support hard pressed workers in all sectors to prevent burn out, illness or relapse? Should social inclusion and recovery efforts always be aimed at mainstreaming for people, and how far should peer support enterprises be considered an appropriate form of social inclusion, and if so for whom and under what circumstances?

Examples will be presented of organisations aimed to address some or all of these questions.

Plenary session speakers include:

• Richard Warner : Director of Colorado Recovery, Colorado, USA
• Rachel Perkins: Consultant with the English Implementing Recovery through Organisational Change Programme
• San Leonard: CEO of Social Firms Wales

We are still receiving registrations and research abstract for the Poster competition 2013.

Please find attached the conference Registration Form, Programme, and the Poster competition flyer for your attention. Please note more information is available on the website: http://www.mhrnc.org/conference.htm