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SUMMARY:CHiMES Unplugged: Past\, Present & Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging showcase of research\, successes\, and what’s next! \nProject Spotlight: Co-Pact\, Co-Pics and ATTUNE \nThe CHiMES Collaborative advances interdisciplinary research\, policy\, and practice to promote and protect mental health through investigations of cultural psychiatry\, health inequalities and eco-social frameworks\, advancing inclusive research methods. \n\nOpen to the public and the CHiMES community\nInsights into how research helps shape better health and wellbeing\nAn opportunity for you to ask questions and share your thoughts\nSign up here: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/chimes-unplugged-past-present-future/
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CATEGORIES:Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Research Themes
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SUMMARY:Bridging Culture\, Faith\, and Mental Health Research: Improving Engagement with African\, Caribbean and Asian Communities
DESCRIPTION:This event aims to build an increased appreciation and understanding of how culture and religion shape perceptions of mental health and research – and how we can use these insights to improve inclusive research practice and engagement strategies. \nThrough a mix of talks\, sharing and workshops\, we’ll explore practical ways to enhance and shift our approach to engaging communities\, discussing where research and PPIEP can be designed in synergy with faith concepts\, making it more relatable and accessible. \nYou’ll leave with tangible approaches and ideas to embed into your work\, strengthening both research quality and community partnerships. \nThis event has originated from the Oxford Health BRC Partners EDI Working Group and is co-hosted with our partners Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust\, University of Sheffield\, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust\, University of Birmingham and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF)\, and in collaboration with Birmingham BRC. \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nExpert Talks & Presentations\n\nDeep-End Research Alliance\, University of Sheffield – Community Researcher Toolkit\nGulamabbas Lakha\, Department of Psychiatry\, University of Oxford\nSACMHA Health & Social Care – community experiences of engaging in Mental Health and Research initiatives\n\n\nWorkshops\, including one facilitated by Youth Advisors from the Midlands Advisory Group (MAG) – Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Centre\nMarketplace & Networking – Connect with other community organisations\, as well as researchers and community engagement professionals nationally\nReflection & Action – Consolidate insights and plan next steps for inclusive research practice.\nFully catered lunch and refreshments throughout the day\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand how cultural and religious factors influence mental health and research participation.\nLearn practical approaches to engage underrepresented communities in research.\nBuild partnerships that strengthen inclusive and impactful research.\n\nWho is it for? \nMental Health Researchers and professionals working in PPIE\, research inclusion or community engagement would benefit most from this event. Priority booking is for staff from Oxford Health BRC and their Partner organisations\, however it will be shared more widely if capacity allows. \nCommunity and faith representatives have also been directly invited to share their invaluable insight. If you would like to attend on behalf of a community organisation or faith\, we would be interested to hear from you! \nRegister Here\nTHIS EVENT IS NEARLY FULL\, we will confirm attendance by email – please do not book travel until we have confirmed your place. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact EDI Project Manager\, Lizzie Carline
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/bridging-culture-faith-and-mental-health-research/
LOCATION:The Old Library\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Research Facility,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),NIHR,PPI
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