Conference 2019 – Poverty, Pathology and Pills
Day 1 – Session 1
Setting the Scene
Day 1 - Session 1
Welcome and introduction
Ray Earwicker, Destress Project
Impact of the social determinants of health on the mental health of society
Jessica Allen, Institute of Health Equity
The impact of mental health on communities: the view from civil society
Vanessa Pinfold, McPin Foundation
Vanessa will draw upon experiences of staff working at the McPin Foundation and relevant research projects to describe our reflections on community mental health and wellbeing. Our recent research includes studies on stigma and discrimination, life stories of people with psychosis, loneliness and mental health, wellbeing networks and peer support.
