Pain may be experienced in the individual, but it is both a manifestation of and an experience shared by the society and relationships in which we, and those who came before and after us, participate. Asif and Joanna will explore the notion of pain as opportunity through their respective lenses and experience in mental health, and inequality, diversity and inclusion.

Joanna Monaghan is a mindfulness-based core pro-cess psychotherapist with a background in international human rights, including work to support mental wellbeing. As a co-founder of Safely Held Spaces, she is a passionate advocate for more compassionate and empowering mental health support in the UK. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SafelyHeldSpace 

Asif Noorani is the Managing Partner of Epiphany Productions. As a behavioural economist and storyteller, he supports public and private sector organisations in their inclusion and transformation challenges. www.linkedin.com/in/asifnoorani/

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