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Thank you to everyone who joined #apaconf2025 today. Your insight, lived experience, questions and reflections made this year’s conference powerful, honest and hopeful. #StigmaKills

Now hearing from Michael, a panellist in Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones’ session at #APAconf25. Stay tuned for more insights.

Live now at #APAconf25: James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.

Coming up next: Keynote from Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Director of the National Problem Gambling Clinic. Don’t miss this session at #APAconf25.

Dr Kelly Charge is live now at #APAconf25. Clinical Psychologist (National & Specialist CAMHS Adolescent At-Risk and Forensic Service) sharing powerful perspectives on supporting young people.

Dr Emmie Neophytou is live now at #APAconf25. Practitioner Psychologist (Adolescent At-Risk and Forensic Service) offering vital perspectives on youth support and risk.

Live now at #APAconf25: Dr Elena Cama, Mixed-Methods Research Fellow, sharing insight from her work across research and practice. Follow the session and join the conversation.

Live now at #APAconf25: Carla Treloar, Scientia Professor, sharing powerful insight grounded in research, lived experience and sector-wide learning.

Dr Adele Stevens' talk is available on demand now at #APAconf25. Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, bringing deep clinical and lived insight to today’s discussion: zurl.co/9ksPp

Dr James Morris' talk is now available on demand at #APAconf25. Visiting Scholar (Psychology, London South Bank University) bringing research and behaviour insight to today’s discussion: zurl.co/ohWzk

Nick Wyrill's talk is now available on demand at #APAconf25. Patient Service Manager leading the Substance Care Team at Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust since 2022, bringing real-world experience to today’s session: zurl.co/pWcCB

Dr Hannah Carver is live now at #APAconf25. Associate Professor in Substance Use bringing evidence and expertise to today’s discussion.

Live now: Tessa Parkes, Professor of Substance Use and Inclusion Health, University of Stirling. #APAconf25

Live now at #APAconf25: Navi Dhesi, Founder of No More Pretending, sharing powerful insight on stigma, identity and lived experience. Join the conversation.

Live now at #APAconf25: Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, sharing powerful insight on art, recovery and lived experience.

Our live panel is now underway with Mel Ball, joined by Ben Parker, Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner, CNWL, and Darren Murinas, Chief Executive of Expert Citizens CIC. Follow along and share your thoughts at #APAconf25.

Join us live at #APAconf25 for Breaking Barriers: How stigma undermines support and connection, and what we can do about it. Join here: zurl.co/jS23X

Keynote now live! Mel Ball, Director for Lived Experience (MPFT), is speaking at #APAconf25. Send your questions in the live chat for the live panel with Q&A.

Welcome to #APAconf25! We’re live and ready for a day of reflection, connection and change. We'll be exploring how we can break down stigma and build more inclusive systems of support. Thanks for being part of it. 💙 #StigmaKills