ReTHINK

23rd Sep 2015

Developing a culture for managing, supporting and developing a positive approach to mental health in schools.

Much has happened to raise awareness of mental health issues in our schools since our “Out of Character” conference last year. No-one can be unaware of the growth of mental health issues in young people and the huge pressure naturally on CAMHS/CYPS. Schools are left to identify and support students with poor mental health and emotional wellbeing; but, with limited expertise and finite funding available, schools themselves are frequently left to wonder how best to support all their students.

With media and political momentum currently on the side of young people, schools more than ever have the chance to rethink their mental health strategy. The aim of this year’s conference is to inspire schools to make good mental health a priority throughout their community and to provide practical guidance for some of the most common issues in schools.

We are excited to be linking our conference to some of the most prominent providers of youth mental health support in the UK: Mental Health First Aid England, Maudsley Learning and Place2Be - making this the leading conference in the north of England for schools looking to improve their approach to health and wellbeing.
 

Speakers
Dr Pooky Knightsmith completed her PhD in child and adolescent mental health at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, where she specialised in developing practical strategies for supporting self-harm and eating disorders in schools and other non-clinical settings. In addition to freelance training, speaking and writing, Pooky is currently the mental health and emotional wellbeing advisor at the PSHE Association, an associate trainer for the Charlie Waller Memorial trust, a trustee of Beat, the eating disorders charity and a trustee of the Kidstime Foundation which supports children of parents with mental health issues. Pooky won her own battle with anorexia and self-harm in her early 20s

Other speakers who will be participating during the day include:
Ane Beston – Training Programme Manager for Maudsley Learning
Karen Cromarty – Lead Schools Advisor BACP
Nick Luxmoore – School Counsellor and author
Terry Henderson - Specialist in eating disorders
Place2Be – delivering workshops on resilience and using games to help young people to interact

Booking
£90 per delegate  (additional delegates from the same school £70 per person).
SCHOOLS NorthEast Partner School rate £70 per delegate - if you are not yet a Partner please click here for more info

To book a place please email your details to s.ellis@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk (PLEASE NOTE that a place cannot be guaranteed until full payment is made).

Please indicate in your email your name, position, contact details and whether you require access arrangements or specific dietary requirements. Proof of a place being allocated will be emailed back to you.

Please send a cheque made payable to Newcastle Royal Grammar School to: Sandra Ellis, The Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4DX

Addtional information
More information can be found here
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