Healthy MindED Conference 2025
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Now in its ninth year, the Healthy MindED Conference continues its mission to empower all school professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to support the mental health and wellbeing of the children and young people in their care.
School staff play a pivotal role in safeguarding the mental health and wellbeing of students. With over half of all mental health issues beginning before the age of 14, School Leaders, Teachers, SENCOs, and other educational staff are uniquely positioned to identify and address early signs of mental health challenges in children and adolescents.
The Healthy MindED Conference is not only focused on student wellbeing but also recognises the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of school staff. The conference will provide delegates with resources and strategies to enhance their own wellbeing.
This year’s event will also explore the latest research and innovative approaches in mental health education, offering attendees cutting-edge insights and practical tools to create a positive mental health culture within their schools. From keynote speeches by leading experts to interactive workshops, the conference is designed to equip school professionals with the skills and confidence to make a lasting impact on the mental health of their school communities.
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Event Costs
Partner School£90 +VAT
Non Partner School Delegate£130 + VAT
Commercial/ Education Supporter Member£250 +VAT
Non School, Non Member£300 +VAT
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Trauma Informed Practice: A Whole School Approach – Dr Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist & CEO
The session will focus on how schools can implement trauma informed practices to support the whole school community. The session will explore the strategic and systemic changes that can take place and how to bring the staff and the wider school community on the journey of becoming a trauma informed school. The session will be focused on practical strategies as well as giving the delegates opportunities to reflect on their existing practices and whether they align with trauma informed approaches.
Dr Asha Patel
Clinical Psychologist & CEO
Dr. Asha Patel is a qualified Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma-informed care. She is the founder of Innovating Minds CIC, where she leads initiatives to support children in accessing mental health services. Dr. Patel is passionate about up-skilling frontline practitioners in education, health, and social care through EduPod and the Healing Together programmes.
Her work focuses on creating safe, supportive environments for children to heal and thrive. With a commitment to improving mental health outcomes, Dr. Patel is a recognised leader in her field, making a significant impact on the lives of many children and their families.
Chris Zarraga
Director, Schools North East
Chris has been part of the Schools North East team since its inception in 2007 and in 2019 he was appointed Director.
Chris works with other leaders across the North East, the education sector and charity sector to represent the voice of North East schools, and lobby policy makers to ensure that the North East is not left behind when it comes to education policy. Chris has overseen the launch of the Ednorth evidence-based excellence programme, as well as the partnership with SHINE bringing over £500,000 worth of funding to North East schools.
Under Chris, Schools North East has moved to a greater focus on lobbying around education policy, with the launch of the Manifesto for North East Education in December 2019. As well as being a trustee of a local MAT, Chris sits on various boards including the board for Opportunity North East. Prior to joining Schools North East, Chris worked with over 165 schools in the North East and various education organisations including local authorities, Excellence Partnerships, 14-19 Groups, the Specialist Schools & Academies Trust, and School Improvement Officers. He led a large scale culture change project in education across the North East and was the development consultant for the LEGI funded Wansbeck Enterprise Education Network.
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