TICKETS for the Youth in Mind mental health conference aimed at youth workers have gone on sale.
Hosted by Youth in Mind Berkshire, the conference will take place at The Globe, Portman Road, on Wednesday, May 18.
The conference, aimed at people who work in statutory, voluntary or third sector organisations, will focus on well-being and mental health in children and young people.
The theme of the conference will be “Through Our Eyes”, emphasising the voices of children and young people and drawing on extensive research and their experiences.
Youth in Mind aims to inspire delegates to attend further talks, workshops and exhibitions, as well as work with one another towards supporting mental health.
Dan Knowles, CEO of Oxfordshire Mind/Mind in Berkshire, said that the conference would be a great opportunity for schools, statutory services, the third sector, and other organisations to come together, share knowledge and ideas, and find new ways of collaborating to meet those needs.
Last year the Youth Survey conducted by Berkshire Youth found that 76% of young people it consulted felt that mental health was an important issue. And 56% felt that their mental health had declined during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Knowles said: “At a time when it’s more important than ever to understand the need for mental health and wellbeing support from a young person’s perspective, we are delighted to be hosting Youth in Mind Berkshire.”
Early bird tickets will be available at £29.50 until Saturday, March 19, after which regular tickets will be available at £39.50.
Refreshments will be provided by Fink Street Food in Newbury, who give more than 50% of profits towards raising awareness of mental health issues and fighting stigma around the subject.
Tickets can be purchased at: www.eventbrite.co.uk
