Marvin OnumonuITV has confirmed a second run of its ‘Mental Health in the Media’ panel series in partnership with Mind, YoungMinds, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) and the Film and TV Charity.
The free panels are set for 12th June and 19th June and will bring together people from creative industries and mental health fields to share best practice and discuss mental health on and off screen.
There will be four panels, each with a different focus.
‘Safeguarding Stories’, chaired by Paul Brand, will feature people from factual and drama backgrounds and look at supporting contributors who share their stories for television, as well as what happens after filming for both contributors and producers.
This is scheduled for 12th June at 10am.
‘Beyond the Headlines’, chaired by Nina Hossain, will see speakers from news organisations and mental health charities discuss how news reporting affects perceptions of mental health and the impact it has on journalists and audiences.
This panel will be held on 12th June at 1pm.
‘More than a Moment’, chaired by Charlene White, will look at how brands can drive real change in mental health while dealing with consumer distrust and pressure for quick results.
Panellists will include people from brands and advertising and this is set for 19th June at 10am.
‘The Freelance Mindset’, chaired by Pat Younge and run in collaboration with the Film and TV Charity, will bring together workplace wellbeing experts and industry bodies to look at mental health during periods of unpredictability, and ways that freelancers can build resilience and skills.
This panel will be held 19th June at 1pm.
All panels except safeguarding stories will be recorded and made available on its website.
Carolyn McCall, CEO of ITV, said: “At ITV, our social purpose is to shape culture for good. Promoting better mental wellbeing is a key part of that and it has never been more important, or timely, to tackle topics related to mental health in our industry.
“I’m really pleased that, after the success of our first panel series, we have been able to convene Mental Health in the Media for the second time.
“It’s a simple, accessible and free way to inspire conversations across the industry and encourage the sharing of what works well to drive change.
McCall added: “I’m sure the series will help to stimulate debate, discussion and, more importantly, positive action.”
