Discover the connection between the mind and body in shaping mental health at this year’s Richmond Foundation’s conference.

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee
Attendees check in, collect materials, and network over refreshments.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening
Movement check-in (and few tips on Dance Therapy) by Sarah Vella
Welcome Address by CEO Daniela Calleja Bitar
A personal story by Celine Tabone
Opening Speech by Minister for Health Jo Etienne Abela (TBC)

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Keynote
Topic: Why and how a Trauma Informed Approach Can Help Resolve Chronic Pain
Speaker: Georgie Oldfield

10:15 – 10.45 AM | Keynote
Topic: The Injury of Invisibility
Speaker: Dr Gabriel Ellul

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Networking Coffee Break

11.15 AM – 11.45 AM | Keynote
Topic: Movement for the Mind: The Role of Physical Activity in Bringing About Good Mental Health
Speaker: Prof Nigel Camilleri

11.45 AM – 12.15 AM | Keynote
Topic: Gut health and Your Brian
Speaker: Profs Godfrey Grech,

12:15PM – 12:45 PM | Keynote
Topic: Mental health in sport
Speaker: Dr Adele Muscat

12:45 PM – 1.30PM | Panel Discussion 

Movement and sports for mental health
Moderator: Claire Aguis Ordway
Panellists: Prof Nigel Camilleri, Dr Adele Muscat,  Ms Sarah Vella, Matthias Bugeja

1:30 PM – 1:35 PM | Closing Remarks

Key take aways for national policy by Dr Denis Vella Baldacchino

Closing Speech by Fr Joe Borg Chairman Richmond Foundation

1:35 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking Lunch

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2.30 PM – 3:30 PM | Optional Workshops

WORKSHOP A
Topic: An experiential workshop to understand SIRPA’s trauma-informed approach to working safely with clients presenting with chronic pain.
Speaker: Georgie Oldfield

WORKSHOP B
Topic: Lifestyle interventions including relaxation techniques and cognitive restructuring
Speaker: Dr Adel Muscat