You are invited to attend the 65th Maudsley Debate on 'Lost in Translation: This House believes that Biological psychiatry has failed to deliver significant benefit for patients.’

Speakers for the motion:

James Davies, Professor of Psychology and Medical Anthropology, University of Roehampton
David Kingdon, Emeritus Professor of Mental Health Care Delivery, University of Southampton

Speakers against the motion:

Andrew McIntosh, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh

Grainne McAlonan, Professor of Translational Neuroscience and Director, NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre, King’s College London

Chair: Ed Bullmore, Regius Professor of Psychiatry and Head, School of Academic Psychiatry, King’s College London

We will be running the Debate in person only.

17.45 - Refreshments

18.15 - Debate

19.15 - 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.

*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.**