Below... I joined Minister for Health Simon Harris in a lively discussion entitled “The Future is Unwritten” on the future of mental health which was chaired by Roisin Ingles, from the Irish Times. This was part of a dedicated new mental health and wellbeing stage at Electric Picnic hosted by A Lust for Life, a new non-profit wellbeing movement set up by mental health campaigner Niall Breslin (Bressie).
The panel lineup (from left to right) was - Minister for Health Simon Harris, Tomas O’Ruairc from the Teaching Council of Ireland, Dr. Malie Coyne Clinical Psychologist, Blindboy Boatclub of the Rubber Bandits and Brian Higgins CEO of Pieta House.
Following the event, I reflected for the Wicklow Voice: “I was honoured to be involved in such an important conversation on the future of mental health in this country. Having Minister Harris present was a huge opportunity for each of us to map out our diverse ideas for progress going forward. Personally I was delighted that Minister Harris acknowledged my ideas on the need to adequately resource primary care services; and the importance of prioritising Infant and Perinatal Mental Health to fully support parents and give children the best head start in life”.
The Future is Unwritten
Posted by A Lust For Life on Sunday, September 4, 2016
The Future is Unwritten at #EP2016
Posted by A Lust For Life on Sunday, September 4, 2016