Mental Health Masterclass
CONFERENCE DETAIL
Wednesday 15 March
7pm Dick Moore , global speaker on young people ’ s mental health – on behalf of The Charlie Waller Trust .
Friday 17 March
9am Keynote Address : Pooky Knightsmith
‘ Anxiety , Autism and ADHD : Practical Ideas for Understanding and Supporting .’
Join Pooky to explore why anxiety is such a common feature within the ADHD / Autistic communities . We ’ ll consider the steps we can take to prevent and manage anxiety for these groups as well as exploring a range of skills and strategies that children and young people can take to support themselves . Many of the ideas shared are also suitable for neurotypical children ( or adults ), so this fast-paced , resource-rich session will have something for everyone .
60 minutes + 15 minutes Q & A
10.30am Coffee & refreshments
11 – 11.45am James Storey-Mason , Head of Digital Wellbeing , Tonbridge School
Getting the best from an online presence – safely .
1 – 2pm Lunch & Networking
2 – 2.45pm Supporting Mental Health in Schools
Mental Health leads from two Skinners ’ Schools & the experiences of their pupils .
3 – 3.45pm Panel Q & A
Pooky Knightsmith , Alice Palmer , Dr . Liz Maslin ( MH Lead The New Beacon ), Skinners ’ MH leads .
3.45pm Pooky Knightsmith : Self-care Ideas for Busy Adults
We ’ ll wrap up the day by thinking briefly about small acts of self-care , compassion and kindness that can be easily built into our busy lives in order to reduce anxiety and burnout and to promote a little joy !
4pm Close
12 – 12.45pm Alice Palmer – on behalf of The Charlie Waller Trust
Self-harm : warning signs , stigma and how to have conversations which help .
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