Friday, January 30, 2009

Mental Health and Cities, CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE Discusses Links Between Neighbourhoods and Mental Health

Urban Moods and Urban Myths:
Do Neighbourhoods Matter for Mental Health?
Join us in a spirited exploration of the science – and philosophy – linking mental well-being and urban living.

This edition of CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE is moderated by philosopher Mark Kingwell. Urban health scientists Patricia O’Campo, Jim Dunn and Kwame McKenzie. They will discuss:
  • How do scientists measure links between neighbourhoods and health?
  • Who is affected?
  • When do neighbourhood initiatives produce good results for mental health?
Panelists:

Patricia O’Campo, PhD, Director,
Centre for Research on Inner City Health,
St. Michael’s Hospital

Jim Dunn, PhD
Research Scientist,
Centre for Research on Inner City Health,
St. Michael’s Hospital

Kwame McKenzie, MD, MRC Psych
Senior Scientist and Deputy Director,
Schizophrenia Program,
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Moderator:

Mark Kingwell, PhD, DFA
Professor, Department of Philosophy
University of Toronto

For more information see PDF flyer