Conversation Cafés: Brain and Mental Health

October 10th – October 14th 2022

Celebrating Engaged Research and Public Patient Involvement

The School of Medicine with the support of the Faculty of Health Science, Associate of Dean Civic Engagement, and the PPI Ignite Office, is planning a programme of events to coincide with National Public Patient Involvement (PPI) week, October 10th – 23rd October. An exciting strand in the programme “Conversation Cafés: Brain and Mental Health” is designed to bring Academics and Public and Patient Advocates together to discuss the latest advancements in research. In the spirit of public and patient involvement, the events will feature round table discussion where participants will help shape future research questions.

Conversation Cafés” are intended to appeal to a diverse audience who share a common passion for advancing research which will impact on improved policies, therapies and supports for brain and mental health. In this regard, public patient representatives, advocacy groups, policy makers, research funders, legislators and the general public are very welcome.

The Conversation Cafes: Brain and Mental Health” programme features the following Topics and Dates. Click on event title for topic details are registration.

Trinity College Dublin Conversation Cafés: Brain and Mental Health Programme of Events

Trinity College Dublin Conversation Cafés: Brain and Mental Health Programme of Events
Time & Date	Time	Event title & Eventbrite	Venue
Tuesday, 11th October	4-6pm	“ADHD & Technology: Creating a brighter future together” This event is free and open to all, registration is via Eventbrite	Examination Hall Front Square, Trinity College Dublin College Street Dublin
Thursday, 13th October	9am-11.30 am	“Behind the Walls: Meeting the needs of our severely mentally unwell population” This event is free and open to all, registration is via Eventbrite.	Paccar theatre, Trinity College Dublin, 43 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (formerly the Science Gallery)
Thursday, 13th October	4-6pm	“Advancing mental and physical well-being for children with Down syndrome” This event is free and open to all, registration is via Eventbrite	Paccar theatre, Trinity College Dublin, 43 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (formerly the Science Gallery)
Friday, 14th October	4pm-6.30pm	“Novel treatments for severe depression” This event is free and open to all, registration is via Eventbrite	Regent House, Main Arch, Trinity College Dublin, College Green