Open Parachute: A Preventative Approach to Mental Health with Dr Hayley Watson

31/01/2023 34 min Episodio 37
Open Parachute: A Preventative Approach to Mental Health with Dr Hayley Watson

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No more students struggling in silence. No more teachers unsure of how they can help.In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Hayley Watson, Founder and CEO of Open Parachute, an online video-based school mental health program that is being delivered in schools globally. As a clinical psychologist, Hayley has extensive experience in the assessment, treatment and support with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. She has particular expertise in supporting adolescents dealing with anxiety, bullying/social exclusion, victimisation and relational difficulties. Hayley has worked within the policing, victim services and restorative justice fields. She has a solid grounding in academia, lecturing and teaching in the fields of both Psychology and Criminology. Hayley and I discuss: The inspiration story behind 'Open Parachute'Why their video-based mental health program is powerful and the process involved in creating video content The positive changes seen in schools since the pandemic and what schools are currently doing well in relation to wellbeing And much more!Thank you for coming on this journey to create a better future for our life long learners!Listen here:Apple - https://apple.co/3OAl10CSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3PyuxmgAmazon Music - https://amzn.to/3z9fmcbLinkedIn: Dr Hayley Watson USA Website - https://openparachuteschools.com Australian Website - https://www.openparachute.com.au