SPEAK UP - Shine Conversations for Change, 24 May
Speak Up – Shine Conversations for Change, will bring together experts from Shine, the mental health sector, the media and people with lived experience of mental health challenges, to share their knowledge and insights on a range of topics all aimed at raising the voice of lived experience.
This year’s conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, informative panel discussions, and engaging workshops that will explore a wide range of topics, including raising the voice of lived experience to end mental health stigma, advocating for lasting and effective change in government policies, and think-tank sessions between people with lived experience and members of the media, among others.
Our goal is to create a space where participants can gain new knowledge, connect with peers, and leave with practical strategies to have conversations around mental health that will bring positive change in our communities.
Keynote Speakers;
- Derek Chambers, General Manager (Policy Implementation) – National Mental Health Operations
- Sharon Lane, Chairperson, Reference Group for the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee for Sharing the Vision.
- Karen Leach, Former Athlete, Keynote Speaker, Advisory Panel at Sport England, Ambassador.
- Joanne O’Riordan, No Limbs, No Limits, journalist, activist.
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Stefanie Preissner, Irish writer, actress, influencer, activist and columnist.
Workshops;
Workshop 1:
"Our media, Our stories": This workshop is an opportunity for people to brainstorm ideas on the kind of mental health stories they want to see in Irish media. Ideas generated at this workshop will have a direct impact on Headline's work with Ireland's media sector.
Workshop 2:
A key element of helping to end mental health stigma and discrimination is by sharing the voices of those with lived experiences of mental health difficulties.
Join See Change’s workshop to:
- Learn about the importance of sharing personal stories from those who have experienced a mental health difficulty
- How to be a mental health advocate
- An introduction to responsibly engaging with the media to share your mental health journey.
Workshop 3:
This workshop will explore different mechanisms to raise the voice of people with lived experience, family members and supporters to influence policy, legislation and the provision of mental health services in Ireland. The session will include personal testimonies, examples of previous work done to influence decision-making and a plenary to share experiences and ideas.
Members of the NIMC (National Implementation and Monitoring Committee) Reference Group will co-facilitate this workshop offering first-hand information on how their ‘lived experience testimonies’ are influencing the monitoring and implementation of Sharing the Vision.
Price
Full-price registration for the conference is €90. However, if you become a member of Shine for a nominal cost of €10, you will receive a discount code that reduces the registration fee to just €25. Becoming a Shine member is an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, access resources, and support our shared goal of better mental health for all and you can join here: Membership | Supporting People Affected By Mental Ill Health (shine.ie)