Three ‘Future Proofing – Promoting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People’ seminars were held throughout May and June 2009 in Llandudno, Aberystwyth and Merthyr Tydfil. The seminars involved a variety of presentations including information on:

The suicide and self harm prevention action plan for Wales
National level promotion of emotional wellbeing in schools
Developing a local children and young people emotional and mental health action plan
Programmes such as Pyramid Clubs, PATHS, Parenting and Seasons for Growth
Play and mental health (Play Wales) and Mentro Allan (venture out) initiatives
Cyberbullying (the facts and resources for raising awareness)
The seminars also provided an opportunity for discussion and providing feedback. On the whole the seminars have been well received and positively evaluated as valuable networking opportunities.

More information can be found by clicking on the links below:

Programmes:

22 May 2009 – Llandudno

8 June 2009 – Aberystwyth

11 June 2009 – Merthyr Tydfil

Available Presentations:

Suicide and Self Harm Action Plan for Wales – Phill Chick

Pyramid Cardiff – Charlotte Dickinson, Amy Jenkins and Nuala Mahon

Pyramid Ceredigion – Kate Warner

Cardiff Local Public Health Team – Eryl Powell