5th International Mental Health Meeting

The term “Slow Psychiatry” was invented by the American psychiatrist Sandra Steingard. It arose in the context of her “Open Dialogue” work, and was inspired by the Italian “Slow Food” movement in the 1980s, which was a protest against the industrialization of what we eat and how we eat it.

In the 5th International Meeting and associated events you will hear challenging but well-evidenced critiques of the mainstream mental health system. You will engage in debates and experiential work that will challenge your current view, or expand on your current ideas.