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Tuesday 14 May - Mental health: People at the centre
Time:
10h00 until 11h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!)
Event type:
Webinar
Event format:
Online only
Description:
People have the right to participate in decisions and processes that directly impact them. There is a growing demand for the systematic protection of this right for people with lived experience of mental health challenges. Unfortunately, people with lived experience have had limited opportunities to participate and contribute to the development of policies and services that meet their needs. Even when they are involved, their contributions are often relegated to ‘acknowledgments’, rather than being recognized as ‘co-authors’. This denies them the chance to take ownership of these critical policies and services, despite their direct and significant impact on people’s mental health and well-being.
Mental Health Europe defines co-creation in mental health as “a collaborative approach involving all actors in mental health working together on an equal basis to develop and implement policies, services, programmes, and communication that foster positive mental health according to a psychosocial model and human rights-based approach.” Promoting co-creation as the standard practice holds significant benefits. For people with lived experience, co-creation reduces stigma and discrimination related to mental health. It also fosters self-efficacy and self-esteem, while enhancing mental health literacy, Importantly, co-creation ensures that real needs are thoroughly considered and taken into account. Simultaneously, it contributes to more effective and accessible mental health systems by
enabling more effective forms of support for people experiencing mental ill health
expanding the availability and value of interventions aimed at preventing mental health conditions and promoting well-being
But how is it done? How can you contribute? This European Public Health Week, which coincides with European Mental Health Week, the WHO Regional Office for Europe and Mental Health Europe are hosting a webinar exploring this question. Stefan Schreck (Adviser, DG for Health and Food Safety, European Commission) will also join this event on behalf of DG SANTE.
Thursday 16 May - Health through the life course: Breaking down silos
Time:
13h00 until 14h00 (GMT+01:00) Paris (organisers' local time) (please check your equivalent time zone here!)
Event type:
Webinar
Event format:
Online only
Description:
Webinar: Intergenerational Approach to Changing the Narrative on Age and Ageing - European Public Health Week Event Highlight
This event is co-organised by Yongjie Yon and Hilaire Armstrong from the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe), and Ruth Eichinger (EUPHA - European Public Health Association). The webinar is also supported by EUPHA’s Healthy Ageing Section.
Join us on Thursday, May 16th at 13:00 CEST for a webinar aiming to challenge current perceptions surrounding age and ageing - within the framework of the WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism - and highlight the negative impact of ageism on health. Combatting ageism is one of the key areas for action under the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing.
The webinar brings together diverse voices to explore the pervasive issue of ageism and its impact on various aspects of society, from careers to healthcare delivery and community engagement. Through personal anecdotes, clinical insights, and intergenerational perspectives, panellists will delve into the challenges posed by ageism and propose actionable strategies to change the narrative on age and ageing as well as to foster inclusivity and combat stereotypes.
Through this webinar, attendees will gain insights into the multifaceted nature of ageism and leave empowered with actionable strategies and practical tools to challenge ageism and create a world for all ages – including intergenerational practice, which according to the UN Global report on ageism is one of three strategies proven to work to reduce ageism.
Speakers and Panellists.
The webinar will be moderated by Hilaire Armstrong , Technical Officer, Youth Initiative, WHO/Europe. It will feature an interactive presentation on ‘Why combatting ageism matters to us’ by Yongjie Yon (Vice President EUPHA Healthy Ageing Section) and Kazuki Yamada (Technical Officer (UN Decade of Healthy Ageing), World Health Organization HQ), as well as welcome remarks by Zoltan Ungvari (President EUPHA Healthy Ageing Section).
We are also excited to welcome the following panellists: Olga Devic (Youth Affairs Specialist, Youth4Health Network), Moira Allan (Co-founder & International Coordinator, The Pass It On Network), Ruth Eichinger (Intern, EUPHA / Medical Student with Interest in the Health of Older Adults).
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