The Future Is Ours Symposium Online - 9th May

The Horsfall / 42nd Street

Get ready for a day of inspiring talks and discussions about shaping the future together at The Future Is Ours Symposium Online!

<h3>🔗Is creativity the missing link in Mental Health Support? 🎨Young people consistently share how creativity is transformational to their wellbeing ⭐Be part of the conversation, and start listening wherever you are and join The Future Is Ours national day online🌐 </h3>This nationally live-streamed event brings together young people, creatives, professionals, and policymakers to explore how creativity can shape mental health policy and support systems for a better future that lifts young people.

<h3>What to Expect:</h3> 🎤 Keynote Talks – Hear from leading voices in mental health, youth advocacy, and the creative industries, exploring how artistic expression fosters wellbeing and resilience. 🎬 Creative Showcases – Watch short films &amp; storytelling from young creatives, highlighting the ‘active ingredients’ that make creativity essential to mental health support. 💡 Young Person-Led Provocations – Hear directly from young people as they spark conversations with sector leaders and policymakers to address gaps in access and funding for creative mental health support. 🎙 Panel Discussion – Experts in health, social care, the arts, and education will reflect on these experiences, responding with potential solutions and commitments to change. ❓ Interactive Q&A – Online attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in real-time, ensuring that your voice is part of the conversation. 🌍 Why Attend? ✔ Better understand the active ingredients of creativity that support therapeutic change ✔ Learn how creativity can be integrated into national mental health strategies. ✔ Hear directly from young creatives &amp; mental health advocates. ✔ Gain practical insights for educators, health professionals, and policymakers. ✔ Engage with decision-makers who can influence funding and access to creative mental health support. ✔ Help us amplify young people's voices to bring about the change they are calling for

🎟️ Register now and join the national conversation! Ticket Information: The Future Is Ours Symposium Online- 9th May Online: 9.15am-12.30pmTicket Prices: donate what you wish No profit is made from the event and all sales support the funding of the event. 🫶Any additional donations are welcome. 💜Please let us know if funding the ticket price is not possible. We have allocated a selected number of reduced tickets to ensure the event is accessible and open to all.

Agenda

Live Stream begins

Simone 42nd Street CE, Welcomes and Intros

Creative Showcase - young artist

Simone Spray in-conversation with Tara Leathers, Director, Prudence Trust 

Panel Introduction

Creative Provocation - young artist

Panel Discussion

Coffee Break

Creative Provocation

Panel, young people and Simone - final thoughts

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