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THINK TANK MEDIA SESSION
Karen Leach Facilitated by Headline, this workshop is an
Former Athlete, Keynote Speaker, opportunity for people to brainstorm ideas on the
Advisory Panel member at Sport kind of mental health stories they want to see in
England, Ambassador and winner at the Irish media.
Headline Mental Health Media Awards
SHARING YOUR STORY
Facilitated by See Change Learn about the
Joanne O’Riordan importance of sharing personal stories from those
"No Limbs, No Limits", activist, columnist,
who have experienced a mental health difficulty
public speaker
and how to do so in a responsible manner.

MC RAISING YOUR VOICE FOR CHANGE

Stefanie Preissner
Irish writer, actress, influencer, activist
and columnist and recipient of the
Mental Health Champion Award at the
Headline Mental Health Media Awards
2022.
Co-facilitated by members of the NIMC (National
Implementation and Monitoring Committee)
Reference Group, this workshop will explore
different mechanisms to raise the voice of people
with lived experience, family members and
supporters to influence policy, legislation and the
provision of mental health services in Ireland.