Tackling Unconscious Bias as Part of a Positive Approach to Mental Health

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Jo Morton-Brown Trainer and speaker on mental health in schools
Webinar 44min

This webinar will explore what unconscious bias is, and specifically how society can hold biases towards people which can impact mental health. It will discuss how, in an education context, such biases can affect student and staff wellbeing – offering guidance on building a mentally healthy school.

CPD Certified

For: All school staff

Aim: This webinar will explore what unconscious bias is, and specifically how society can hold biases towards people which can impact mental health. It will discuss how, in an education context, such biases can affect student and staff wellbeing – offering guidance on building a mentally healthy school.

Rationale: It is a fundamental of safeguarding that every child receives the support they need from staff. Often influenced by factors of age, race, gender, geography and more, however, evidence suggests that this is regrettably not always the case: whether due to stigma, a lack of understanding, bias or preconceived notions, some children are more likely than others to receive attention for mental health concerns in school settings. What’s more, such assistance – however well intentioned – is not necessarily presented in a manner that the child or their families would have welcomed.