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Mar 18, 2013

On 18 March 2013, Iriss.fm attended the 5th Scottish Recovery Network National Gathering, on the theme of Recovery 2020: A vision achieved? It featured a number of short presentations (in Pecha Kucha format) by representatives of various mental health disciplines, which was followed by a keynote presentation from Dr Rachel Perkins, who offered a lot of inspiring food for thought around recovery in mental health. The main themes that emerged included the importance of relationships and working with, and empowering individuals and communities to make recovery a reality by 2020. As well as speakers and workshops, the day included singing, dance, art, crafts and holistic therapies.

Iriss.fm spoke to Simon Bradstreet, Director of SRN and Chair of the event; Dr Rachel Perkins, keynote speaker; John McCormack, SRN Manager for Learning and Development; Louise Christie, SRN Manager for Policy and Development; Jenny Graydon, CEO of the Glasgow Association of Mental Health; Elinor Dowson, a member of SRN Strategy Group and carer; and a number of delegates who gave their perspectives on recovery and vision for 2020.

The Scottish Recovery Network was launched in 2004 to raise awareness of recovery from mental health problems. Biography of Dr Rachel Perkins and article Can mental health services as we know them really support recovery? for SRN. More about Pecha Kucha. A Choired Taste - an award winning amateur mixed-voice choir based in the West of Scotland. Indepen-dance - dance development company offering creative movemnt classes to people with diverse abilities, their carers, family members and volunteers.

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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free