Mental health webinars

All of our webinars are presented by our mental health trainers, speakers and guest speakers who come from a wide range of professions, including education, psychology, social work, youth work, public health, psychotherapy and nursing. Past topics have included: the teen brain, sleep, supporting a highly sensitive child, and perfectionism.

The webinars explore practical, evidence-based strategies for maintaining positive mental health, whether that's paying attention to our own wellbeing, or how to support those around us. 

If you have any ideas for themes you would like us to consider, or any questions about our webinars, please email webinars@charliewaller.org.

Please note that not all NHS systems accept emails from us, due to NHS internal security settings. If you work for the NHS, to ensure that you receive confirmation and joining instructions, you may need to register with a non-NHS email address and join using a non-NHS device.

Making Knowledge Matter: Supporting youth mental health through soothing imagery

Thursday 5 November, 12.30pm - 1.30pm 

Could a simple photograph help us feel calmer and support our wellbeing?

In this webinar, Professor Stella Chan, Chair in Evidence-based Psychological Treatment at the Charlie Waller Institute, will share the 10-year journey of Project Soothe – a global citizen science project that has co-created more than 800 soothing photographs from around the world and demonstrated how they can be used to support mental health.

Stella will share what her research tells us about the mood benefits of soothing imagery, including the role of nature, visual appeal and positive memories. She’ll also share how Project Soothe has been used in more than 20 schools, in national organisations including Girlguiding, and within teacher training programmes.

The latter half of the session will involve a discussion between Stella and Dr Hannah Vickery, our CEO, to consider how the research can inform simple, accessible activities that can become part of everyday approaches to supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The webinar will be relevant to school staff, community organisations, and parents and carers.

The adolescent brain matters: What we all need to know

Wednesday 2 December, 12pm - 1pm

We know that, other than during the first three years of life, the brain goes through the biggest change in its development during adolescence. This is a critical time in adolescents lives and as adults, we have a crucial role to play in supporting healthy brain development and mental health and wellbeing

This webinar from our Clinical Lead, Lisa Thomson, combines the latest understanding of brain development with practical strategies to help attendees understand the changes adolescents are going through, and what adults can do to support them.

Join this practical webinar exploring adolescent brain development, including hormones and emotions, risk-taking, relationships, sleep and the role of trusted adults in supporting healthy development.

What you'll gain:

• A better understanding of the adolescent brain and its impact on mental health and wellbeing

• Practical, evidence-based ways to support young people

• Greater confidence in building positive, supportive relationships