Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: Ed Kiely; Please email [email protected] if you would like to be kept informed about the event, or have any other questions. Convenors Andrew Deller (Lifecraft) Ed Kiely (University of Cambridge) Graham Martin (University of Cambridge) Iliana Rokkou (CPFT) Sam Strong (University of Cambridge) Social Power and Mental Health Steering Group Keynote speakers: Rachel Waddingham and Prof Imogen Tyler Summary This conference seeks to create dialogue between two forms of expertise. It will bring together people with lived experience of mental health challenges and researchers, with the aim of starting conversations between these two groups of experts. We also recognise that many people belong in both groups. Our theme is the link between social power and mental health. Disempowered social groups are at an increased risk of mental health issues. They are more likely to face difficult economic, social and environmental conditions. Gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disabilities and social class intersect with these. What are the latest research findings on these topics? How do they compare with lived experiences? When might research worsen mental health challenges? What kinds of methods can produce empowerment? We will also reflect on the social context of mental health, power and inequality. While mental wellbeing is now being discussed widely, stigma remains significant. And people who are already disempowered are much more likely to be labelled