School of Health in Social Science

Only Connect: Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Scotland

The press is full of stories of young people in crisis, services that have let them down and social media giants who are exploiting distress and causing harm. How did we get here and what the future of Mental Health Services for children,  young people and families?

Data and stories from the Edinburgh Emotional Wellbeing Academy, Cared.Scotland resource and the Transitions Care Plan will be used to highlight the strength of working with children, young people and parents and with multi-agency and research colleagues to co-produce services and resources.

Cathy Richards is Lead Clinician and Head of CAMHS Psychology, Specialist CAMHS Advisor to the Mental Health and Protection of Rights Division, Scottish Government. Honorary Professor at The University of Edinburgh.

Everyone is welcome but free booking is required to secure your place: https://event.bookitbee.com/21346/prof-cathy-richards-seminar

Apr 04 2019 -

Only Connect: Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Scotland

In this talk, Professor Richards will reflect on the importance of relationships in childhood and the way in which their protective function echoes through effective service delivery and development.

The Conference Room,
Business School,
29 Buccleuch Place,
EH8 9JS