A panel discussion organised as part of the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health Conference 2024

As the UK’s major political party conferences take place, we invite you to join us for this important conversation as we put mental health at the top of the agenda. We’ll bring together expert panellists and our audience to unpack the causes of inequalities in mental health outcomes in the UK and how these disparities can be addressed.

Drawing on the latest findings from our Centre’s research, we invite panellists and audience to consider this question: we know inequalities matter and have a huge impact on mental health, why are we so bad at doing something about it?

We’ll wrap up by thinking about the future – exploring how researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, community groups and anyone interested in more equal mental health outcomes, can work together for change.

We’re excited to announce that our panel will be chaired by Claudia Hammond, award-winning broadcaster, author and psychology lecturer, presenter of All in the Mind on BBC Radio 4.

Come along for the panel discussion to hear and discuss insights on inequalities and mental health with our panellists and audience members, with contributions from:

• Claudia Hammond - broadcaster, author and psychology lecturer, presenter of All in the Mind on BBC Radio 4 (Chair)
• Kwajo Tweneboa – social housing campaigner and artist
• Will Snell – Chief Executive of the Fairness Foundation
• Alison Garnham – Chief Executive of the Child Poverty Action Group
• And more, including ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health researchers Karen Glaser and Cassie Lovelock and Andy Bell from the Centre for Mental Health

***Please follow the link below to book your ticket for the panel discussion:***
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/esrccentreforsocietyandmentalhealthkingscollegelondon/1401779

Early registration is encouraged.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Who can attend?

This event is free and open for all to attend, including researchers, people with lived experience, community organisations, charities, students, and anyone with an interest in tackling inequalities in mental health.

How to register

To secure your place at the conference, please click 'Register for this event' on this page, then 'Book a ticket' to complete the registration form on Ticket Tailoir. Please note that as spaces are limited and free events are often oversubscribed, early registration is encouraged.

About the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King’s College London

The ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health develops research to promote and sustain good mental health in communities. We aim to shift public debate about mental health away from a focus on individualised interventions, towards social practices and policies that promote and sustain good mental health. To receive the latest updates about our news and events, sign up to our newsletter and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Accessibility information

We want our events to be inclusive and accessible to all. This conference will take place at Science Gallery London. For more information about the building, please visit the AccessAble page. Please contact us by email to csmh@kcl.ac.uk to further discuss any access requirements, arrangements for companions, or to find out any other detail about the conference day.