Reporting on Lived Experience Engagement in Mental Health and Substance Use Research
Part of the Cundill Centre Speaker Series
Type of Event:
Non-CAMH Mental Health Events
Date:
September 15, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Virtual Event
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Event Overview
This talk introduces practical guidance for reporting on lived experience engagement mental health and substance use research papers, in addition to guidance around co-authorship with people with lived experience (including families).
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Become familiar with new guidance for reporting on engagement activities in mental health and substance use research.
Gain practical tips on completing reporting with people with lived experience and key considerations when submitting to journals.
Explore best practices for informed co-authorship with people with lived experience in the manuscript writing process.
About The Speaker:
Dr. Yasmin Sheikhan is a postdoctoral fellow at CAMH and a recent graduate of the Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Her work focuses on partnering with people with lived and living experience and families to improve how mental health and substance use research is designed, reported, and used. In addition to her research role, she is the patient Vice Chair of the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team and chairs their Patient and Caregiver Advisory Council.