CO-DESIGN AN AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AGENDA

An opportunity from SE Health

You're invited to attend a partnership-developing workshop at the Canadian Mental Health Association conference in Toronto!

(Breakfast, Sep 25, 8.15-9.30 am)

While a discussion of the importance of mental health for older adults has been emerging across the national conversation, there remains a gap in aging focused mental health research. In response to this, the SE Research Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have begun a partnership to co-design an aging and mental health research agenda.

We are looking to expand our partnership to establish a research agenda on mental health and older adults. Our objective is to engage older adults, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and other key stakeholders to identify and prioritize unanswered questions on mental health issues in older adults from the ground up.

What would your involvement look like? We are inviting stakeholders identified through our networks and an environmental scan, as well as interested conference attendees, to join our breakfast session at the CMHA conference to kick-off this project. At this session, we will share our vision, discuss how we intend to proceed with the initiative, and seek steering committee members who will likely meet virtually after the conference.

Interested? If you would like to participate in this session, please send a response to Karthika Yogaratnam, Project Manager, at karthikayogaratnam@sehc.com to RSVP and we will send you more details about the conference. Please feel free to extend this invitation to members of your team or network who may be interested in this work!

When? Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 from 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM.

Where? The Westin Harbour Castle (1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6)

Who is hosting? SE Research Centre & the Canadian Mental Health Association

Thank you,

SE Research Centre

Karthika Yogaratnam, MPH

Research Associate

SE Research Centre

M: 647.326.4578

E: karthikayogaratnam@sehc.com

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It sounds like a great chance to get involved, and lots of fun (to me anyway) I can't attend on the 25th bur please keep us up to date on the project Samira, it sounds so interesting.

Annette

Hi Annette, ALL;

Thanks for the heads up. Last week, joined Wiser Advisors and I'll be attending the session on Sept. 25th, to learn more. This is an important topic and with so many Boomers aging, I'd like to see "prevention measures/strategies, as well as treatment, managing options.

Any other PAN members signed up to be there? Maybe we can meet up, live-in-person :)))

Best to all - Denyse

I'm signed up Denyse. Looking forward to meeting you in person

Hi Samira - Thanks for letting me know you are also attending. I too look forward to meeting you and learning more about this initiative.

Hi, Denyse, I attended last week SE and Major Mackenzie as well. We missed each other, Hope to meet in person next time . How did you find the meeting? I attended two days

Hello Liana;

I will be attending the SE meeting this coming Wednesday - Sept 25th, at the Harbour Castle Westin.

If you like, we can compare notes as to our "experiences/perceptions" after I attend. Am hoping to meet up with Samira Chandani who is also attending Sept. 25th.

Three (3) experiences 3 perspectives - Looking forward to sharing and learning.

Many thanks for being in touch.

Best,

Denyse

Hi Denyse

I did not receive an invitation to this, so I will not be attending.

But I am more than happy to chat at some point this week or meet for coffee. (about Major Mackenize /SE meeting we had)

Thank you Liana

Liana, Received invite after joining Wiser Advisors, as a Call for Participation (thank you PAN!).

Would like to discuss, exchange our experiences/perceptions so will be in touch after my participation. Thank you for your offer to chat.

Best,

Denyse

I posted the invite/opportunity (see top of the page) a few days ago and it was open to anyone interested.

We met the SE and CMHA team for this project and heard about the process in detail (using JLA principles - James Lind Alliance) and opportunities to engage.

Contact the project manager karthikayogaratnam@sehc.com - if you are interested

Bonus - I had the opportunity to attend the conference and meet some wonderful women including Denyse!!

I'm really excited about this project. Hope other PAN members will consider participating

So rare for me to be able meet up LIVE & in-person with a PAN colleague...just boosted spirits to have the opportunity to chat with you, Samira, other attendees and the SE folks who were there ... technology, while it has so many advantages, doesn't come close to "developing" relationships!

This project will focus on "seniors" mental health". If you are a senior or, care for one, there is much we can share and learn. If you haven't already, please do look into it. Participation is all about "whatever" you can contribute time-wise.

Our aging population, including us :))), need this kind of support and knowledge for our own self care and that of others.

Cheers & best,

Denyse

Opportunity if you are still interested in joining this project. See details below:

Hello,

CO-DESIGN AN AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AGENDA

You're invited to attend the inaugural steering committee meeting for partnership and agenda setting!

(Oct. 25, 10:00-11:00 am EST)

While a discussion of the importance of mental health for older adults has been emerging across the national conversation, there remains a gap in aging focused mental health research. In response to this, the SE Research Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have begun a partnership to co-design an aging and mental health research agenda.

We are looking to expand our partnership to establish a research agenda on mental health and older adults. Our objective is to engage older adults, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and other key stakeholders to identify and prioritize unanswered questions on mental health issues in older adults from the ground up.

What would your involvement look like? We are inviting stakeholders identified through our networks, an environmental scan, and from our breakfast session at the CMHA conference to kick-off this project. At this virtual meeting, we will continue to work through our shared vision, discuss how we intend to proceed with this initiative.

Participation in this project is flexible. At this first meeting we will talk about time commitments and level of involvement. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas.

Interested? If you would like to participate in this steering committee meeting, please send a response to Karthika Yogaratnam, Project Manager, at karthikayogaratnam@sehc.com to RSVP. Please feel free to extend this invitation to members of your team or network who may be interested in this work.

When? Friday, October 25th, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time).

Where? Virtual meeting - Microsoft Teams

Who is hosting? SE Research Centre & the Canadian Mental Health Association

Meeting agenda and materials to follow.

Thank you,

SE Research Centre

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Karthika Yogaratnam, MPH

Research Associate

SE Research Centre

M: 647.326.4578

E: karthikayogaratnam@sehc.com

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Visit www.sehc.com/research and www.TheReflectionRoom.ca | Twitter: @SEHCResearch @K_Yogaratnam

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