Gavin Francis: The Unfragile Mind – EIBF Live Stream

Live stream direct from the Edinburgh International Book FestivalIn conjunction with Edinburgh International Book Festival, we are delighted to present this special livestream event with Gavin Francis.Between 30-50% of GP consultations now concern mental health.

As a GP for over 20 years, Gavin Francis has had a front row seat to society’s changing ideas of mental illness.

The Unfragile Mind draws on hundreds of conversations with patients and specialist colleagues about mental suffering and how best to ease it.

With Karine Polwart today, he argues that society’s current approach is overly rigid, and would benefit from more curiosity, humility, kindness, and hope.Please note: this event is streamed at AK Bell Library in partnership with the Edinburgh International Book Festival.Edinburgh International Book FestivalThe Edinburgh International Book Festival is a distinctive international showcase celebrating the written word, literature and ideas.

It brings leading and emerging international, British and Scottish authors and thinkers together to inspire each other and audiences in an extensive programme of public events.