'Nothing For Us Without Us': The Meaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experience in Global Mental Health Research

What is meant by lived experience/ experts by experience? Why is it important? How can we meaningfully engage experts by experience in mental health research? What does good practice look like?

Edinburgh Mental Health, in collaboration with experts from The Wellcome Trust, The Pan African Network of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities, The SCOPE project and The PROMISE Project Malawi, will be exploring these key questions in a collaborative online symposium on Thursday 21st March 2024, 12noon-2pm GMT, 2-4pm CAT/SAST.

Researchers working across the world in a variety of disciplines will share examples of their work, provide insights into why inclusion is necessary, demonstrate the impact of their research, and suggest ways forward in the field of mental health.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Charlotte Hanlon, Professor of Global Health Kings College London (SCOPE and HOPE Projects)
• Lucinda Manda-Taylor, Associate Professor, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Co-PI PROMISE Project)
• Eleni Misganaw, Co-Founder of Mental Health Service Users Association and Collaborator on SCOPE and HOPE projects
• Angelica Chiketa Mkorongo, Mental Health Peer Specialised, Lived Experience Advisory Board Member of Succeed and Founder of Zimbabwe OCD Trust
• Kate Martin, Head of Lived Experience, Wellcome Trust Mental Health Team

Chair/ Moderator: Action Amos(University of Edinburgh)

Event Contact: Jess Campbell (Edinburgh Mental Health)