The intersection between mental health, wellbeing and inclusion
6th March 2025 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Platform: Zoom (online) – webinar
Audience:
- EDI leaders
- Wellbeing Leads
- Managers
- HR specialists
- SLT
- Anyone with an interest and passion for inclusion
Course outline
There is a critical connection and intersection between Mental Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion. This webinar will explore this connection and discuss how systemic inequities, discrimination, and identity factors such as race, gender, and sexuality impact mental health outcomes. Through an intersectional lens, we will provide practical strategies to foster inclusive environments that promote mental well-being for all.
Training topics will include:
- How different identities intersect with mental health and wellbeing
- Cultural sensitivity, inequities in mental health and stigma
- The importance of belonging in achieving wellbeing
- Examples of groups/situations to look out for: best practice and advocacy.
Learning outcomes:
- To recognise how diverse identities intersect with mental health challenges.
- To identify barriers to mental health access faced by underrepresented groups.
- How to promote and implement inclusive strategies to support mental health in your organisation.
Cost
- IELA Member Rate: £135
- IELA Affiliate Member Rate: £170
- Non-member Rate: £270
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Speaker:
M Jolly, Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion, Senior Leader, Charter House School
M Jolly is the director of wellbeing and inclusion and senior leader at Charter House school. She is also a qualified therapist and clinical Supervisor. She has worked in schools with young people for over ten years and is creating real change within her school. M Jolly, harnesses student voice to bring awareness to the school community and beyond about important issues. The EDI vision between 2021-2023 has placed emphasis on allyship and anti-discrimination, culminating in pupil-led Charters for Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism, LGBTQ+ and Anti-Bullying. Her school were recently awarded The Rainbow Flag Award, in recognition of their pro-active and whole School approach to the positive inclusion and visibility of LGBT+ people.