Unlocking the potential for a whole-of- community response to mental health and wellbeing.

One Door Mental Health and the Open Dialogue Centre are inviting leaders to a rare opportunity to discover how a mental health service can shift from crisis mode to an approach that enables young people to shape their wellbeing and recovery journey with the support of their community.

Dr Tom Cant will be sharing his expertise around the implementation of the Open Dialogue Approach – with insights gleaned from his work in the UK, New Zealand and on a large scale program of research into Open Dialogue at the NHS in the UK.

Meet Dr Tom Cant Consultant psychiatrist and Open Dialogue specialist

Dr Tom Cant is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in adult community mental health care in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. He recently moved from the UK where he had the role of principle investigator for the Devon site of ODDESSI and APOD, and is a Peer Supported Open Dialogue Facilitator, and is keen to support the development of more culturally informed, relational and compassionate forms of mental health care.

About Open Dialogue and the Centre

The Open Dialogue Approach is recognised by the World Health Organisation because it elevates the voice and agency of the individual, enabling truly person-centred and compassionate support. The approach makes sure young people are connected to a network of support in their community. Mental health service providers partner with other community organisations to implement the approach.

Established by philanthropy, The Open Dialogue Centre works with partners in community to transform the experiences of young people with mental health and wellbeing challenges.