It is no great secret that reading and writing are very effective forms of therapy, they can act as an escape from the pressures of everyday life or a friendly and non-judgmental ear for your troubles.
Literature can help people express and relate to emotions that they could not otherwise have put into words; it can be a platform for speaking about the unspeakable.
Our three panelists all know what it is like to go through the long process of recovering from and coming to terms with mental health difficulties. Join Poppy Jaman, CEO of Mental Health First Aid England, poet Dean Atta, and novelist Lyn G Farrell, for a warm, open and insightful discussion, chaired by Yasir Mirza, about looking after your mind and the role that literature can play in this difficult process.