20 June 2008
Dr Mike Shooter CBE has been appointed chair of the Mental Health Foundation, after the retirement of David Sachon. He brings a wealth of experience to the position, as a child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing in South Wales and also as immediate past president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
In addition to his 25 years as a psychiatrist, Dr Shooter has also worked as a journalist and teacher. On joining the Foundation, he said: “It’s fantastic to be involved with this charity and its vital work to improve the mental health of everyone.”
Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Foundation, said: “We couldn’t hope for a better leader on the board than Dr Shooter. He understands the urgent need to prioritise mental health at a national level.”
In addition to his new position at the Mental Health Foundation, Dr Shooter is also chairman of Young Minds and Children-in-Wales.
He is also a trustee of the National Children’s Bureau and Vice-president of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Notes to editors:
For more information, please contact the press team on 020 7803 1130/28/26.
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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