For the Community, With the Community: McMaster ARMS Centre to Host Inaugural Mental Health Symposium

McMaster’s Centre for Advanced Research on Mental Health and Society (ARMS) will be hosting its inaugural mental health research symposium from May 1st to May 2nd, 2024.

The two-day showcase features presentations, panels and workshops hosted by academic and local leaders in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

View a full itinerary of the event, with a list of speakers and presenters.

Rooted in a community-based approach, the symposium provides valuable insight into the development of innovative research, highlighting the community-engaged research process from both perspectives – both academics and community partners.

“We have learned a lot from these partnerships over the past several years about how to innovate our approach to research, how to make our findings more accessible to community audiences, and what sorts of projects will have the greatest impact.”

• Marisa Young, ARMS Director

Hosted both at McMaster and CMHA Hamilton, the event features student showcases, community-led workshops and discussions facilitated by leading field experts.

The symposium will also provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the exciting projects being developed in partnership with the CHMA. At the core of these initiatives is a deep commitment to development with partners like CMHA, ensuring the research conducted is informed by the populations ARMS is dedicated to helping.

What: ARMS Mental Health Research Symposium, a free public event hosted by McMaster’s Centre for Advanced Research on Mental Health and Society.

Where: McMaster University & CMHA Hamilton. 

When: Wednesday, May 1st from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm & Thursday, May 2nd from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Evening soiree at CMHA Hamilton on May 1 from 7 to 9 p.m.

More details: Registration is required for this free event.