A New Approach to Mental Health in Schools

Explore a groundbreaking approach to mental health in schools through this 17-minute TEDx talk by Sarah Farrell-Whelan, a seasoned social worker with over 20 years of experience in Child and Youth Mental Health. Discover how the 'Open Dialogue' process, adapted from Finnish Community Health workers, can be implemented to support children, educators, and parents in the Australian school system. Gain insights into Farrell-Whelan's work as a Wellbeing Coordinator in an Independent K-12 school and learn about the potential benefits of this innovative method for improving mental health support in educational settings.