In the latest ‘Stories Behind the Research’ podcast, Michael Elwan shares how personal tragedy shaped his journey into mental health advocacy.
With a profound sense of responsibility and a passion for change, PhD candidate Michael has turned his experiences into a commitment to advancing mental health awareness through both academic and professional work.
In this engaging episode, Michael shares his personal insights and introduces his impactful research on ‘Lived Experience Leadership in Mental Health’.
“If we are in the business of serving people with mental illnesses, then we should not only listen to what they want, but we should actually have them in leadership roles, to direct the organisation, to direct the government, to direct commissioning bodies…”