Understanding the Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing - Part 1 (SMH001)
Supporting the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Children & Young People
PART 1: Mental Health & Wellbeing for Children & Young people
Foundations of Mental Health
What You Will Learn
- The role of emotions, behaviours and thoughts on student mental health
- Exploring the language around mental health
Your Instructor
Dr Diksha Laungani is a practicing Educational Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom, licensed and currently based in Dubai, UAE. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer in Education and a Training Specialist. Diksha holds a Professional Doctorate in Educational, Child & Adolescent Psychology (D.Ed.Psy) from the Institute of Education at University College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with Counselling from Middlesex University, Dubai. Diksha is passionate about community outreach and has collaborated with the UAE’s Ministry of Education and several private organisations to support educators’ and families’ development and wellbeing through consultation and training. Her research interests include post-16 education, transition planning and inclusion, self-advocacy for people of determination/SEND, participatory/person-centred approaches, and promoting educator and familial wellbeing.