Join us for this audio recording of our monthly webinar panel discussion in partnership with Mental Health Ireland as we explore the link between research, policy and practice in the mental health services. We will discuss the key role of research in the development of mental health policy such as Sharing the Vision, the difference between PPI and Co-production and the importance of lived experience in research and policy development.

Hosted by Margaret Keane, Education Training & Development Officer, Mid West ARIES.

Panellists are:

Mike O’Neill

Manager, Mid West ARIES

HSE Mid West Community Healthcare

Dr. Ruth Melia

Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, UL & HRB Fulbright Health Impact Awardee

Lorraine Naughton

Asst. Director of Nursing

Acute Psychiatric Unit

University Hospital Limerick

Donal Hoban

Service Reform Lead, Mental Heath Services

HSE Community Healthcare West