In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox moderates a discussion among keynote speakers from the National Health Promotion Conference in Galway. The panel share insights on implementing a systems approach to Mental Health Promotion and includes experts from Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Finland:
- Ms Stephanie Priest, Acting Director General, Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Public Health Agency of Canada
- Ms Soile Ridanpää, Senior Specialist, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland
- Professor Laura Shields-Zeeman, Head of Department, Public Mental Health with the Trimbos Institute, the Netherlands
- Dr. Aleisha Clarke, National Programme Manager, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Health Service Executive
- Professor Margaret Barry, Professor of Health Promotion and Public Health, Health Promotion Research Centre & Discipline of Health Promotion, University of Galway
Topics covered include the importance of political commitment, evidence-based practices, community engagement, and addressing social determinants of mental health. The speakers highlight successful initiatives in their countries and emphasise the need for long-term investment and cross-sector collaboration to effectively promote mental health and well-being. HSE Health and Wellbeing have worked as a partner in the delivery of this annual conference for many years now.
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