Richmond Foundation has officially announced its annual conference, “Mind & Body – Partners in Mental Wellbeing,” set to take place on 30 May 2025 at Villa Arrigo, Naxxar.

The conference will focus on the powerful and often overlooked connection between mental and physical health, bringing together experts from multiple disciplines to explore holistic approaches to wellbeing.

The one-day event is designed for healthcare professionals, educators, allied health workers, and anyone interested in the integration of mind and body in mental health care. It will feature a full programme of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, addressing topics such as trauma’s impact on the body, lifestyle choices and emotional resilience, and the therapeutic use of movement.

The Speakers Include:

Georgie Oldfield MCSP – A UK-based physiotherapist and educator specializing in chronic pain and the mind-body connection.

Professor Godfrey Grech – Associate Professor at the University of Malta, renowned for his work in molecular oncology.

Sarah Vella – Dance artist and therapist integrating movement and mental health

Dr. Nigel Camilleri – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Gabriel Ellul – Psychiatrist focusing on trauma-informed care and complex mental health conditions.

Dr. Adele Muscat – Sport and Performance Psychologist with extensive experience in athlete mental health.

Dr. Denis Vella Baldacchino – Malta’s Commissioner for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders.

Registration Details:

Standard Ticket: €95

Student Ticket: €35 (for full-time undergraduate students)

Optional Afternoon Workshop: €20

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Edera entered the Love Island Malta villa this week, showcasing her bold personality and fresh perspective.

In a Facebook post, her mother and sister opened up about Edera’s journey, both inside and outside the villa, addressing her personal struggles and the challenges she has faced so far.

Her mother praised her for her honest approach to questions such as “Who do you think is dishonest in the villa?” Her family stressed that her comments reflected her personal perspective and were never intended to cause harm.

However, they expressed concern over personal attacks that have surfaced online, particularly those targeting Edera’s appearance and her past struggles with anorexia.

They added that this type of criticism is strongly condemned, emphasising that such personal attacks go beyond the bounds of typical reality TV drama and are completely unacceptable.

Edera’s family also urged fans and viewers to allow the girls involved to handle their differences privately and maturely, rather than airing conflicts publicly on social media something they believe is unhelpful to everyone involved.

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Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech and Valletta Mayor Olaf McKay have successfully worked together to ensure that the iconic doors created for a recent film shot in Valletta will stay in place permanently.

Mayor McKay expressed his gratitude for Johann Grech’s assistance, saying: “I’ve just been on the line with the Film Commissioner. I would like to thank Johann Grech for his help in ensuring that the iconic doors created for the recent film being shot in Valletta will remain there permanently.

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