This one-day conference responds to the growing and urgent mental health needs of young people. With mental health needs rising amongst young people, there is a pressing need for pioneering breakthroughs in prevention and early intervention.
Date: Wednesday, 13 May
Time: 9:00–17:00
Taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week and co-badged with UCL200, this event, led by UCL’s Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing, will showcase cutting-edge research focused on improving mental health outcomes for children and young people. Aligned with the UCL Healthy Minds Hub, a new initiative designed to build partnerships and increase investment in prevention and early intervention, the event will bring together a wide range of expertise to explore the most impactful solutions to current mental health challenges.
The conference will share findings from interdisciplinary projects driving innovation, spotlight NHS partners translating research into practice, and provide networking opportunities to support new collaborations.
Speakers and Sessions:
- Creating Healthier Young Minds: Understanding ‘What Works’ and For Whom
Speakers: Professor Hugo Spiers, Dr Fiona Zisch, Professor Georgina Krebs, Dr Thomas Kador, Dr Flaminia Ronca, Evie Watson - Accelerating Research & Innovation in Partnership with NHS – Panel Discussion
Chair: Professor Peter Fonagy
Speakers: Lynis Lewis (NHS), Professor Glyn Lewis, Dr Ramya Srinivasan, Professor David Osborn - Addressing Inequalities in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Research
Chair: Professor Praveetha Patalay
Speakers: Professor J.B. Pingault, Professor Rochelle Burgess, Dr Patrizia Pezzoli - Student Mental Health – Panel Discussion
Chair: Professor Alan Thompson
Speakers: Professor Will Mandy, Professor George Letsas, Professor Essi Viding
Please visit the event page for further detail: Improving Interventions for Children's and Young People's Mental Health Tickets, Wednesday 13 May