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Join us for our free mental health webinars

We run live webinars for anyone who looks after children and young people - parents, carers, educators - as well as young people themselves and anyone interested in psychology or mental health. 

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 questions about our webinars, please email webinars@charliewaller.org.

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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 receive confirmation and joining instructions, you may need to register with a non-NHS email address and join using a non-NHS device.

 

Series 1 - Spotting Signs

Knowing when a friend's struggling and understanding how to help

Thursday 4 April 7pm - 8.30pm 

Host: Alice Palmer, Usman Javid and Sophie Griffith

Alongside our Youth Involvement Lead Alice Palmer, two Charlie Waller Youth Ambassadors discuss how we can best support friends when they’re having a hard time with their mental health.

We'll cover:

  • How to spot signs and symptoms that someone is struggling 
  • Looking after ourselves in the process
  • Some practical tips on how to be a supportive friend

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Spotting signs that a young person is struggling with their mental health

Tuesday 9 April 12pm-1.20pm

Host: Sarah Ashworth

Young people are all different, and mental health difficulties may be manifested in different ways too.

In this webinar, we will consider:

  • Some of the signs of distress which may manifest in key areas of a young person’s life.
  • Distress or disorder?
  • How to respond
  • The importance of your own self care

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This was an incredible session - I learnt so so much - wonderful that this is a free resource, so valuable!

- Webinar attendee 2023

Young people and eating disorders - spotting signs and supporting

Tuesday 16 April 12pm-1.20pm

Host: Ros Rea

This webinar is for anyone supporting or working with a young person with an eating disorder, or whom they suspect may have an eating disorder. It will focus on exploring the different types of eating disorders, how to spot the signs and what to say, alongside thinking of support networks and self-care.

We will:

  • Explore the different types of eating disorders and the impact these can have on thoughts and behaviours
  • Discuss autism and eating disorders
  • Look at what causes eating disorders
  • Identify the warning signs
  • Explore recovery and the stages of change
  • Discuss practical communication skills – what to say and how to say it
  • Look at caring styles through the animal metaphors
  • Identify support networks & self-care

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Supporting young people experiencing thoughts of suicide

Tuesday 23 April 12-1.30pm

Host: Julie Castleman

This webinar is for parents, carers, educators and anyone working with young people. It’s aim is to improve your understanding of suicide and how to support a young person who might be experiencing suicide thoughts.

We will:

  • Define suicide and look at statistics
  • Learn about the factors that could lead someone to think of suicide
  • Learn how to support a young person
  • Consider protective factors to help young people stay safe
  • Share useful resources and signposting

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Anxiety in young people – spotting the signs and supportive strategies

Thursday 25 April 6pm - 7.30pm

Host: Gemma Fieldsend 

Just like adults, children and young people feel worried and anxious at times. It is important to be able to spot the signs of anxiety so we can respond appropriately and take action if there may be a more serious underlying problem.

This webinar will:

  • Consider what is meant by anxiety
  • Provide support for spotting the signs of anxiety in a child or young person
  • Offer support strategies
  • Provide some further resources and support

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