lectures

62nd Maudsley Debate: Coming out of the shadows

King's College London

October 22

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) Room: Wolfson Lecture Theatre IoPPN, 16 De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AB

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You are invited to attend the 62nd Maudsley Debate. The motion for the debate is: ‘Coming out of the shadows: This house believes that the global rise in diagnosed neurodivergence reflects an increased awareness of hitherto undiagnosed people.’

Speakers

Speakers for the motion:

Dr Elizabeth Weir, PDRA Rokos Fellow, University of Cambridge

Dr Jessica Eccles, Reader in Brain-Body Medicine, Trafford Centre for Medical Research, University of Sussex

Speakers against the motion:

Dr Al Santhouse, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital

Terry Brugha, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Leicester

Chair: Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Agenda

17.00 - Refreshments

17.30 - Debate

18.30 - Drinks reception

As we will be using Mentimeter to vote throughout the Debate, please bring your mobile phone or a device which can connect to the internet. Instructions on how to connect to the internet and use Mentimeter will be shown before the Debate starts.

We will be running the debate in person only.

*Please note filming will take place throughout this event and could be used for marketing and publicity including our website, social media or any third-party publication.*

**Please be aware that booking a ticket for a free event does not guarantee your place. Admission is on a first come, first served basis for ticket-holders. As the event is free, we have to overbook to allow for no-shows and to avoid having any empty seats which could otherwise be enjoyed by those who would like to attend.**