October 9, 2024| 5:00pm-8:30pm| LR Wilson Concert Hall, McMaster University
Join principal investigator Dr. Amanda Sim, psychiatrist film maker Dr. Nadeem Akhtar and moderator Dr. Marisa Young for an exclusive film screening and panel discussion on film as a tool for mental health promotion and awareness raising.
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*Tickets are free, but registration is required. The event will include appetizers, a catered reception, and a cash bar.
About the Film
Being Family was co-created by, with, and for migrant and displaced children and families living on the Thailand-Myanmar border. The film was created as part of the Global Parenting Initiative to promote positive parenting and reduce violence against children in the Global South. Produced in partnership with the Sermpanya Foundation, the film follows the lives of two families living on the Thailand-Myanmar border and how they navigate the challenges of poverty, insecurity, and displacement. Being Family showcases the power of storytelling to spark positive change in the lives of children and families affected by adversity. This event is hosted by the Centre for Advanced Research in Mental Health and Society (ARMS).
Event Schedule
- 5:00 PM – Guest Arrival; Appetizers, Coffee, and Tea (Waller Lobby)
- 5:30 PM – Welcome and Introduction to the Project by Dr. Marisa Young
- 5:40 PM – Film Screening: Being Family (Concert Hall)
- 6:40 PM – Film Concludes; Short Break (Waller Lobby)
- 6:45 PM – Panel Discussion (Concert Hall)
- Featuring Dr. Amanda Sim and Dr. Nadeem Akhtar, Moderated by Dr. Marisa Young
- 7:30 PM – Reception with Catering and Cash Bar (Waller Lobby)
- 8:30 PM – Event Concludes