The Panels
Safeguarding Stories: Duty of Care in TV Production
Featuring panellists from true crime, factual, and drama, looks at how we can support the mental health of contributors who share their stories to make brilliant TV, and the aftermath for contributors and producers alike.
Chaired by
Paul Brand
UK Editor of ITV News
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Colleen Flynn
Creative Director, Flicker Productions
Chelsea Ruffle
Head of Duty of Care at ITV
Rebecca North
Executive Producer, RAW
Joe Williams
Executive Producer, ITV Studios
Ellie Simmonds
Paralympian and broadcaster
Beyond the Headlines: The Impact of News Reporting on Mental Health
A look at how the news influences our perceptions of mental health, from stigma to suicide, and the impacts reporting has on the mental health of both journalists and audiences working across different platforms.
Chaired by
Nina Hossain
ITN Newscaster
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Andrew Dagnell
Director of News and Current Affairs, ITV
Sam Leader
Digital Reporter, ITV News
Rebecca Barry
Health Correspondent, ITV News
Kenny Stewart
Head of Communications and Public Affairs, SAMH
Mike Walsh
Marketing Director, LADbible
Wendy Robinson
Director of Services, CALM
More than a Moment: Driving Authentic Mental Health Impact through Marketing
We ask what it takes for brands to drive genuine, impactful change while under increased pressure to deliver instant impact and amid growing consumer distrust, particularly among younger audiences.
Chaired by
Charlene White
Journalist, author and broadcaster
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Simon Gunning
Chief Executive, CALM
Lucy Taylor-Mitchinson
Director of Comms and Campaigns, YoungMinds
Lori Meakin
Planning Partner, adam&eveDDB
Rob Jennings
Strategy Director, Wonderhood
Holly McKinley
Director of Strategic Communications and Brand, WWF-UK
The Freelance Mindset: Navigating Uncertainty and Protecting Wellbeing
A look at the science around mental health during times of unpredictability and practical ways freelancers can build resilience, knowledge and transferable skills.
Chaired by
Pat Younge
Head Boy, Skin in the Game Studios
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Marcus Ryder
Chief Executive, Film and TV Charity
Dr Paul Litchfield
Independent Chief Medical Adviser to ITV & Compass Group
Andrew Berrie
Head of Corporate Partnerships, Mind
Laura Mansfield
Chief Executive, Screen Skills
Cheryl Woodcock
Freelance Welfare Executive and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Tom Harrington
Head of Television, Enders Analysis
Media guidelines from our charity partners
- The Film and TV Charity - Whole Picture Toolkit: supporting mental health in production
- YoungMinds - reporting on mental health and young people
- Mind - Depicting mental health on screen: media guidelines
- Mind - Talking about mental health on screen: media guidelines
Mind’s Media Advisory Service helps journalists, producers, researchers, and writers create accurate, sensitive storylines about mental health. For support with a TV programme email scriptadvice@mind.org.uk; for journalist requests e-mail media@mind.org.uk
