Recovery in Forensic Mental Health: Reality and Reach
Tuesday 12th October 2021
Recovery is an ongoing process of change through which individuals improve their health and well-being, optimise control of their lives and reach their full potential. Our speakers will present on current research themes in recovery which can inform both public policy and individual care.
This is a free event. As a charity we would welcome donations however small. Please donate at https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/3520#!/DonationDetails
Please note that a Zoom account is required to join this seminar.
Reserve your space at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recovery-in-forensic-mental-health-reality-and-reach-tickets-180897588557
For details on joining Crime in Mind please visit our website at https://www.crimeinmind.co.uk/
Programme:
16.00 Crime in Mind
Professor John Gunn Emeritus Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, London UK
16.10 Exploration of recovery among patients experiencing high secure care
Cheryl Rees, Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
16.30 Questions and Discussion
16.40 Exploration of morbidity, suicide and all-cause mortality in a Scottish forensic cohort over 20 years: the case to improve recovery
Professor Lindsay Thomson, University of Edinburgh
17.00 Questions and Discussion
17.10 Use of psychological interventions to assist recovery
Dr Lindsey Gilling McIntosh, Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
17.30 Questions and Discussion
17.40 General discussion and closing remarks
Chair: Professor Pamela Taylor, University of Cardiff
Lead discussant – Jonathan Hafferty
18.00 Close
