Children's Mental Health Conference

Tuesday, 30 May 2023 | Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, Edinburgh

Digging Deeper: Intersectional approaches to inclusive mental health

This conference will provide a platform for learning about intersectional approaches to improving children and young people’s mental health. We will explore inequalities and how these can compound to affect children and young people. There will be opportunities to explore latest research, hear from diverse voices and share experiences to support your work with children and young people.

Conference Themes:

Poverty
Additional Support Needs
LGBTQ+
Race
Gender

Agenda:

08:45 - 09:15 Registration Open
09:15 Welcome from the Chair
Wendy Halliday, See Me Scotland
09:20 - 09:25 Mental Health Activity with Salvesen Mindroom Centre
09:25 - 09:40 Keynote 1
Dan Johnston, Kibble
09:40 - 10:35 Workshop 1
LGBT Youth Scotland
10:55 - 11:50 Workshop 2
Catriona Robb, University of Strathclyde
11:50 - 12:45 Workshop 3
Angela Hendry, One Parent Families Scotland
12:45 - 13:35 Lunch
13:35 - 13:45 Reconvene, remarks from Chair
Wendy Halliday, See Me Scotland
13:45 - 13:50 Mental Health Activity with Salvesen Mindroom Centre
13:50 - 14:45 Workshop 4
Diline Abushaban & Hanna Kearns, Multi-Cultural Family Base
14:50 - 15:45 Workshop 5
Catherine Murphy, Engender
15:45 - 16:00 Keynote 2
Sohini Petrie, Founder of Harikoa, Leadership and Team Coach
16:00 - 16:10 Closing remarks
Wendy Halliday, See Me Scotland
16:10 - 16:15 Mental Health Activity with Salvesen Mindroom Centre