Chris Groot
Senior Lecturer / Director
University of Melbourne Mental Illness Stigma Lab
Dr. Chris Groot is a Senior Lecturer in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, where he directs the Mental Illness Stigma Lab. His work focuses on research, teaching, and public engagement programs to reduce stigma around complex mental illness. He was the academic lead on Australia's first National Stigma Report Card and has a background in governing the clinical and research aspects of major national services like the Suicide Call Back Service and Beyond Blue Infoline.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:10
Formalising the role of independent assessment and reporting on progress
What specific powers and resources does the NMHC need to conduct truly independent assessments of all governments' progress?
What national indicators are needed to measure success?
What role should the government play in mandating and monitoring the centrality of consumer and carer participation in all reforms?
Tim Heffernan, Chair, BEING
Dr Chris Groot, Senior Lecturer / Director, University of Melbourne Mental Illness Stigma Lab