This session will provide an overview of Maddi and Sarah’s research exploring pupil views on mental health, with a focus on one particular theme from the research, the positive and negative impact school and education can have on pupils’ mental health. Thought will be given to how these experiences might provide insights into the barriers to school attendance that children and young people experience. There will also be thinking around how psychological frameworks can be used to shift thinking and create change in education.

About Sarah and Maddie: Sarah Sivers is an Educational Psychologist who works for a children’s mental health service and as an independent EP.

Maddi Popoola is and Educational Psychologist working as a service manager for the mental health support team in Nottingham City. Sarah and Maddi have worked together for 4 years conducting research to gain, share and act on pupil views about education and wellbeing.

Tuesday 2nd July 4.30 – 5.30pm

Free to Psychology Direct associates