At our most recent conference, Tessa Parkes and Dr Hannah Carver presented the powerful work of the 'See Beyond - See the Lives' campaign, which highlights to impact of stigma on people who experience addiction.
Watch this session of the #APAconf25 here: nhsapa.org/stigma-conference-2025
At our most recent conference, Mark Prest presenting "The Self-Portrait Experience" showing how art, storytelling and visibility can challenge stereotypes and restore dignity.
Watch this session of the #APAconf25 here: nhsapa.org/stigma-conference-2025
At our most recent conference, Navi Dhesi explored how stigma can be shaped by culture, community expectations and silence.
Watch this session of the #APAconf25 here: nhsapa.org/stigma-conference-2025
The Joint Working Group explored what’s left to do in tackling stigma and strengthening integrated support across services at our most recent conference.
Watch this session of the #APAconf25 here: zurl.co/KHEMf
Navi Dhesi, Founder of No More Pretending, reflects on stigma, identity and lived experience, and why culturally aware, compassionate support matters.
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If you missed the first keynote from the #APAconf25, you can now watch Mel Ball (Director for Lived Experience, MPFT) on demand.
Mel explored the impact of lived experience roles across addiction and mental health services.
Watch on demand now: zurl.co/YytQe
Thank you to everyone who joined the #APAconf25 yesterday.
We were pleased to welcome 645 delegates internationally.
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Now hearing from Michael, a panellist in Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones’ session at #APAconf25.
Stay tuned for more insights.
Live now at #APAconf25:
James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.
Coming up next: Keynote from Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Director of the National Problem Gambling Clinic.
Don’t miss this session at #APAconf25.
Dr Kelly Charge is live now at #APAconf25.
Clinical Psychologist (National & Specialist CAMHS Adolescent At-Risk and Forensic Service) sharing powerful perspectives on supporting young people.
Dr Emmie Neophytou is live now at #APAconf25.
Practitioner Psychologist (Adolescent At-Risk and Forensic Service) offering vital perspectives on youth support and risk.
Live now at #APAconf25:
Dr Elena Cama, Mixed-Methods Research Fellow, sharing insight from her work across research and practice.
Follow the session and join the conversation.
Live now at #APAconf25:
Carla Treloar, Scientia Professor, sharing powerful insight grounded in research, lived experience and sector-wide learning.
Dr Adele Stevens' talk is available on demand now at #APAconf25.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, bringing deep clinical and lived insight to today’s discussion: zurl.co/9ksPp
Dr James Morris' talk is now available on demand at #APAconf25.
Visiting Scholar (Psychology, London South Bank University) bringing research and behaviour insight to today’s discussion: zurl.co/ohWzk
Nick Wyrill's talk is now available on demand at #APAconf25.
Patient Service Manager leading the Substance Care Team at Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust since 2022, bringing real-world experience to today’s session: zurl.co/pWcCB
Dr Hannah Carver is live now at #APAconf25.
Associate Professor in Substance Use bringing evidence and expertise to today’s discussion.
Live now: Tessa Parkes, Professor of Substance Use and Inclusion Health, University of Stirling.
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Live now at #APAconf25:
Navi Dhesi, Founder of No More Pretending, sharing powerful insight on stigma, identity and lived experience.
Join the conversation.
Live now at #APAconf25:
Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, sharing powerful insight on art, recovery and lived experience.
Our live panel is now underway with Mel Ball, joined by Ben Parker, Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner, CNWL, and Darren Murinas, Chief Executive of Expert Citizens CIC.
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Join us live at #APAconf25 for Breaking Barriers: How stigma undermines support and connection, and what we can do about it.
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Keynote now live!
Mel Ball, Director for Lived Experience (MPFT), is speaking at #APAconf25.
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