MAIN
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of IMHRC 2019 is to examine the lived experiences of expert peers locally and internationally in order to create awareness to the public on the strategic value of mental health advocacy work that is informed by lived experience.
The end goal is to initiate a more collaborative practice by including those with lived experience in the design and delivery of mental health services, working side-by-side with mental healthcare professionals.
CONFERENCE THEMES:
• Empowering peers through sharing of lived experience
• The expert value of lived experience
• Strategic collaborative practice of mental health stakeholders
• Learning through successful models of other countries
• The importance of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual care model
EXPERTS by
EXPERIENCE
“Experts by Experience” is a terminology that was coined in Finland and popularised in the UK within the past two decades. They are expert consultants who use their wealth of lived experience to improve mental health for everyone through their project, involvement, engagement, education and training work.
VALUABLE
People with lived experience and their caregivers deserve to be heard, respected, considered, and actively sought after for their valuable experiences to truly improve the state of mental health in the country.
EMPOWERING
The process of active partnership between mental healthcare providers and people with lived experience fosters a healthy dynamic that empowers patients to make their own choices, especially in recovery.
STRATEGIC
Inclusion of people with lived experience and caregivers in the improvement of mental health system and services ensures that the true needs of the users are being met, hence ensuring the emotional wellbeing of the country.
FORUMS
