GPHW2023: In Crisis: Police & Community Response to Mental Health Calls an International Panel on Alternatives & Engagement

Theme: Empowering Our Communities – Protecting Minorities & the Most Vulnerable

Date and Time: 05 April 2023 | 16:00 – 17:30 (CEST)

Event Description: This is a panel discussion that will discuss the police role in mental health crisis response and emerging alternatives. Panelists include: Chris White, Mental Health Foundation, Scotland. The Impact of Police Interactions Inga Heyman, PhD Exploring the impact of police and health systems on the human rights of people in mental distress: through the lenses of police and health care practitioners. Amy Watson, PhD, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Leah Pope PhD, Columbia University, USA Who should respond? Crisis Response Preferences of people living with serious mental illnesses and their family members. Steve Miccio, People USA: Peer Services: Exploding the Myth Jennifer Chambers, Empowerment Council, Systemic Advocates in Addictions and Mental Health, Canada: Who Decides What People in Crisis Need: People and Power?

Event Type: Panel Discussion & Round Table

Event Format: Virtual

Language(s): English

Organiser(s):

How to Attend In-person: N/A

How to Attend Virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88357560066?pwd=MFdOQkx6KzhUVFk4UEd3cFdNTVJxQT09

Meeting ID: 883 5756 0066

Passcode: 777090

Registration: N/A