International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference
Thinking ahead: new futures for mental health nursing
09 Jun 2021 - 10 Jun
Online
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In association with Mental Health Nursing Academics UK, an exciting and informative programme of talks, debates and presentations about transforming mental health care services.
Join us online for this premier international conference as we explore the past, present and imagined future of mental health nursing. Discover how nurse-led initiatives are influencing the provision of mental health services and improving quality of life for people living with mental health illness.
This two-day conference provides an opportunity to:
- share your research, critical thinking, practice development or education initiative with an international audience
- hear from renowned keynote speakers, leading researchers, and both practice and education developers
- network with like-minded colleagues, including those starting out in their careers through to experts in the field
- engage in constructive debate amongst an inclusive, supportive audience and discuss the evidence that is transforming mental health practice
- contribute to your professional development and revalidation requirements.
What’s more, the move to a virtual conference means you will now enjoy additional benefits including:
- A 50% discount on the standard two-day conference rate
- Extended access to the conference recording
- Additional CPD hours with all presentations available to view on demand to inform your reflective account for revalidation
This international conference is open to all health professionals, educators, practice developers, researchers, service users and carers who share an interest in mental health
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In association with
Online
View the provisional programme here.
Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change.
Presenter registration – deadline: SUNDAY 18 APRIL 2021
The outcome of the reviews will be available to submitters week commencing 1 March 2021 via the abstract management system.
In order to be eligible to present, all presenters must register for the conference by Sunday 18 April 2021. Failure to do so may result in your abstract being removed from the final conference programme. As the main presenter you are responsible for co-ordinating the registration of your co-presenters (if applicable) in addition to yourself.
Please note there will be no presenter rate for this conference as the standard conference fee has been heavily discounted.
To book your place, please download and complete the booking form from our website or call +44 (0)29 2054 6460. Note you will need to quote your abstract reference number upon booking.
Types of conference presentation
Concurrent paper
A concurrent paper is presented orally. Sessions will be facilitated by a chair and 20 minutes in length (including 5 minutes for Q&A). Presenters are encouraged to present live though the option to pre-record can be made available if preferred. Presenters that opt to pre-record their session will be expected to participate in a 5-minute live Q&A session with delegates following their presentation.
Posters
Posters will visible on the conference platform for the duration of the conference for delegates to view. Posters will also be presented as part of a poster tour during the breaks and facilitated by a chair. Presenters will have a 5-minute slot to present their poster live and take any questions from delegates. Posters should be visually stimulating in design and convey clear aims and outcomes.
Symposia
Symposia will be facilitated by a chair and one-hour in length (including 15 minutes for Q&A). Presenters are encouraged to present live though the option to pre-record can be made available if preferred. Presenters that opt to pre-record their symposium will be expected to participate in a 15-minute live Q&A session with delegates following their presentation.
Workshops
Workshops will be one-hour in length and must allow time for Q&A. Presenters will be expected to present the workshop live to delegates to allow for integrated workshop activities.
Programme slot
Alterations may be made to the programme in the run up to the conference affecting the timing of sessions. To keep up-to-date with any developments affecting the conference programme, we suggest checking the conference website regularly.
More details coming soon.
Our virtual venue
The International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference will be hosted on the world leading all-in one virtual conference platform, which offers:
- One-on-one networking with peers over live video from the comfort of your home
- informal chat rooms
- poster exhibition
- extended access to the conference recordings for a limited period after the event.
This conference is open to all nurses, student nurses, health care assistants and allied healthcare professionals working in the academic, clinical and professional setting in the UK and overseas. This includes those working in NHS, private and voluntary sectors, universities and colleges. By attending this conference, you will have unrivalled opportunity to learn latest developments, share good practice and network with colleagues.
Benefits of attending
- Accrue over 30 hours of CPD to count towards your revalidation
- Discover the latest developments and research in the field of mental health
- Hear from colleagues on their projects. Reflect on their findings and explore how you can use this knowledge to improve your practice.
- Hear from eminent keynote speakers on contemporary nursing issues.
- Attend themed sessions, participate, and contribute to the discussions and debate.
- Use this opportunity to network with your peers, mentor and support colleagues and showcase the work of your employer
- Use the opportunity to ask those questions you want answers to
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Dr Daniel Taggart
Dr Daniel Taggart is a Clinical and Academic Psychologist who has worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. He is a researcher and academic at the University of Essex, currently on a two-year secondment to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse where he is the Clinical Lead for the Truth Project. The Truth Project was established to provide adult survivors of CSA with an opportunity to share their experiences of abuse, its impact upon them and to make recommendations to the Inquiry. The Truth Project offers survivors an opportunity to have their experiences listened to in a safe and supportive fashion. Daniel has also worked with Historical institutional Abuse Inquiries in Jersey and Northern Ireland.
As an academic Daniel is interested in the impact that childhood trauma has on health and social functioning across the lifespan, the ways in which institutions contribute to the retraumatisation of abuse survivors and how to build services that reduce this risk. Linked to this is his research into families at the edge of the care system and evaluations of services designed to work with them. He has worked clinically in the areas of adult mental health, family therapy and parent-infant mental health services.
As an academic Daniel undertakes research on the impacts that childhood trauma has on health and social functioning across the lifespan, the development of Trauma Informed Approaches, and families and services at the Edge of Care.
Dr Frances Hughes
Since August 2019 Dr Frances Hughes has held the position of General Manager of Nursing and
Clinical Strategy at Oceania Healthcare Limited. In Dec 2019 she was recognised for her services to
mental health and nursing as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She has also been the
executive director of Cutting Edge Oceania since 2018. Prior to this, for 2 years, she held the position
of the CEO of the International Council of Nursing (ICN) in Geneva Switzerland. She was appointed to
transform the organisation post review by PWC. In two years she successfully increased the financial
viability of the organisation, instituted and implemented systems process and managed successful
delivery of the largest nursing congress in the history of ICN. 2012 – 2016 Dr Hughes was the Chief
Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Department of Health, Queensland Australia. Prior to moving to
Australia she held position in Mental Health in MOH Nursing and Chair of MH Nursing for Auckland
University from 2004 – 2006.
Frances has extensive knowledge and networks in relation to health policy, particularly in the field of
nursing and mental health, research and global health issues. Frances held the position, Chief Nurse
for New Zealand, for 8 years and during this time played a major leadership role in health care policy
and nursing.
In 2001 she was the first nurse to be awarded the Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy (US equivalent to Rhode Scholar) from the Commonwealth Fund in New York. Frances was awarded a Senior Fulbright in 2013 and studied the resilience of health systems at times of natural disasters. She has received an ONZM and distinguished alumni awards from both Massey University and UTS Sydney in recognition of her leadership. Frances served as the Commandant Colonel for the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corp for 7 years, providing strategic nursing leadership to the New Zealand Army.
Conference fees
Category |
Fee |
VAT |
Total |
|
| RCN member | £125.00 | £25.00 | £150.00 (Previously £300) | |
| Non-RCN member | £185.00 | £37.00 | £222.00 (Previously £450) | |
|
RCN member pre-reg student, retired, health practitioner (40% discount) only available to book over the phone. |
£75.00 | £15.00 | £90.00 | |
| RCN representatives (25% discount) | £93.75 | £18.75 | £112.50 | |
Please note as the conference fees are discounted by 50% there will be no presenter rate for the 2021 conference.
VAT is charged at the prevailing rate of 20%. When making payment please remember to add 20% VAT.
Discounts - conditions and exclusions
- 10% group discount is applicable on 3 or more conference places
- Discount offers cannot be combined. Only one discount can be used for each booking whether it is an individual or group booking
- RCN member: pre-reg student, retired, health practitioner (40% discount) - this discount is strictly for RCN members.
- Only students that are enrolled in a pre-registration nursing programme will qualify for a 40% discount
- RCN Representative: 25% discount
- Service user rate is strictly for non-health professionals
For group bookings, please ring our RCN Events Registration phone line or download and complete a booking form.
Payment methods
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling: 02920546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made by post with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice posted to: Event registrations, PO Box 2329, Cardiff CF23 8YZ.
A booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice can also be faxed to: 02920546489.
Payment by invoice is available on request. A Purchase Order and booking form are required.
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To book your place call RCN Event Registrations on 029 2054 6460 (Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm).
For any other queries please contact:
RCN Events
Tel: 0207 647 3577
Email: mhnr@rcn.org.uk
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