Supporting students experiencing mental ill health
Mental ill health describes difficulties with emotional and psychological wellbeing that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and functions in everyday life. Supporting students experiencing mental ill health is essential, as it directly impacts their ability to learn, engage, and succeed in school. When a student is struggling, it can affect their concentration, motivation, behaviour, and relationships. Providing the right support helps students feel safe, understood, and valued. This improves wellbeing and increases attendance, engagement, and academic progress.
Dr Asha Patel is a qualified clinical psychologist and expert speaker on trauma-informed practice. In this session, she explores how traumatic experiences shape a young person’s mental health. Her training focuses on anxiety, depression and psychosis within an educational context, alongside practical trauma-informed strategies to support learners. She also addresses vicarious trauma, highlighting its impact on staff and offers guidance on protecting and maintaining staff wellbeing.
Your £10 purchase gives unlimited access to Asha’s training session for your whole school
Who is the session aimed at?
Teachers, support assistants, senior leaders.
With one purchase, all staff at your school can watch and rewatch the training as often as you like.
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Key takeaways
– Deepen understanding of how trauma affects young people experiencing anxiety, depression and psychosis –
– Gain practical strategies for recognising early signs of mental ill health and be able to support students using trauma-informed approaches –
– Identify the signs of vicarious trauma and learn ways to protect your own wellbeing through reflective practice and clinical supervision –
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About the Creator
Dr Asha Patel / Clinical Psychologist & Founder, Innovating Minds
Dr Asha Patel is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and the founder and CEO of Innovating Minds, a multi-award-winning social enterprise dedicated to early intervention in mental health. Drawing on her expertise in forensic mental health, Asha launched Innovating Minds in 2016 to bridge the gap between access to clinical expertise within education, health and social care. A passionate advocate for mental health equity, Asha empowers frontline professionals to deliver trauma-informed psychological services to enable young people to access education, training and employment opportunities.
Asha is a recognised specialist speaker at major national conferences and professional events, including the Tes SEND Show, Children in Care Conference, HealthMindEd Conference and the Children’s Commissioners’ Conference. She delivers keynotes, workshops and webinars on complex issues such as self-harm, suicide, domestic abuse and supporting vulnerable young people. Asha is also currently writing a book on implementing trauma-informed practice in education and social care.
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