'Deeper Representation' Community Research Presentation & Celebration Event

Join us to hear powerful insights from Diverse Ethnic Research Alliance (DERA) Community Representatives across Gloucestershire as they share findings from their Deeper Representation project. This event explores lived experiences of people from diverse ethnic communities, who are seldom heard, exploring how mental health and wellbeing support is accessed and received. Snacks and refreshments will be available on arrival, as we invite, and celebrate, the diverse communities of Gloucestershire.

What the Research Presentation Explores

• Our unique and creative Circle of Enquiry method which is a form of Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR).

• Diverse communities’ strengths and contributions in promoting inclusive and supportive mental health and wellbeing support.

• Why people from Diverse Ethnic Communities may be less likely to access preventative mental health support and experience crisis

• What changes are needed to improve representation, reduce barriers, and build more culturally responsive support services

Why Attend

Your voice matters, diverse community members are encouraged to attend to see what the Deeper Representation research findings are and express what is important going forward.

This event is an opportunity to:

• Reflect on the Deeper Representation research findings across diverse ethnic communities.
• Outline and discuss the method of research and community engagement developed.
• Share your own insights, experiences or perspectives to aid this research
• Help shape more inclusive and effective mental health and wellbeing responses in communities through being part of a circle of enquiry approach where you can share views, feel respected, listened to and heard by others.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Emma Brettingham