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Here are our key takeaways from tonight's @Mental_Elf #MHQT: 1) There are huge gaps in data on the #mentalhealth of disadvantaged communities. It is either not collected or data collection is not useful or representative. This needs to change. #MHQT #research (1/6)
2) There is not enough representation of marginalised communities in senior positions across government, healthcare and research. These voices are needed to facilitate & direct change. #MHQT #RepresentationMatters #research (2/6)
3) Members of marginalised communities should play an active role in research. From design, delivery, analysis and dissemination - they should play a key role in shaping research and its purpose. #MHQT #racisminresearch #research #coproduction (3/6)
4) But alongside contribution must come reciprocity. What are we giving back to the communities providing data and/or are the subjects of our research? A one-sided relationship will foster further mistrust. #MHQT #coproduction #community #racisminresearch #research (4/6)
5) While there is a current positive discussion on #race and #equality, more needs to be done to keep this issue on the table. Researchers must actively challenge racism in their institutions and seek new ways of conducting research. #MHQT #racisminresearch #research (5/6)
A huge thank you to @Mental_Elf for putting together such a great panel, including our very own @HatchStephani. #MHQT #racisminresearch #research (6/6)
