Funded by MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION STAFF EXCHANGE (RISE), our international network unites leaders from academia, policy, practice, business and community organisations from the EU and the US.

The CRISP network includes UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, MIELI MENTAL HEALTH FINLAND,  ULM UNIVERSITY, YALE UNIVERSITY AND ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY and has an impressive track record of leading evidence-based policy and programme development at national and international level, and has successfully pioneered participation of people with lived experience of mental health problems in research initiatives.

People with mental health problems experience significant inequalities including high levels of early mortality, morbidity, unemployment, poverty, isolation and social exclusion presenting major health, social and economic challenges to wider society.

The main objectives of the CRISP network include sharing and disseminating learning in terms of ‘what works’ in different social contexts.  Particular attention will be given to issues of intersectionality and how to promote social inclusion, citizenship, and human rights of people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Further information is available on our website: CRISP website