Supporting Students and Staff with Mental Health Disorders [ref. TG2/SUPP]

The aim of this event is to provide examples of case studies on how libraries and the information sector can support the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff, to provide attendees with the chance to share examples of good practice as well as provide a forum of discussion on disability, mental health, specific learning difficulties and student welfare.

This event is ideal for any library staff or student services staff who have disability support as part of their role or are interested in the area of libraries and the information sector’s support and services for students and staff with mental health disorders.

Speakers

Anne Thomas – Director of Employability and Business Development, City and Hackney MIND

Sarah Lungley – Mental Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Suffolk Libraries

Thomas Kador – Senior Teaching Fellow in Public and Cultural Engagement, University College London

Programme

1.00– 1.30 – Registration and refreshments

1.30 – 1.40 – Welcome and introduction to event

1.40 – 2.10 – Speaker – Anne Thomas

2.10 – 2.40 – Speaker – Sarah Lungley

2.40 – 3.00 – Refreshment break

3.00 – 3.30 – Speaker – Thomas Kador

3.30 – 4.30 – Exchange of experience session / Q & A Panel

4.30 – Close

Venue:

The Old Library, CIArb, 12 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2LP

Cost:

£85 for members and £130 for other institutions.

Cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a ‘no-show’ on the day, the full fee will be charged.

To book a place please use our online booking form.