IELA/BSA – Mental health and Identity conference

• Date: November 25, 2025
• Time:
• Cost: Full Member – £235, Additional Member Fee – £110,  Affiliate Member – £325, Additional Affiliate Member Fee – £140  Non-member – £430
• Audience: Leaders and managers, Boarding staff, HR, EDI leaders, Anyone with an interest and passion for inclusion
• Platform: Zoom (online) – conference

Course outline

Mental health is a deeply personal and universally relevant issue, shaped significantly by the identities we hold and the experiences we navigate. For many, aspects of identity – whether visible or invisible – can influence mental well-being, particularly in the face of discrimination, exclusion, or feeling like the ‘only one’ in a space.

This conference explores the complex relationship between mental health and identity, examining how lived experiences—including those of marginalisation, prejudice, and identity-based trauma – can affect mental well-being. We’ll discuss how shifting, multifaceted identities can create unique challenges and sources of distress, and why an understanding of these dynamics is essential for effective support.

Participants will gain insights into how to meaningfully support the mental health of individuals within diverse communities, with a focus on recognising and honouring each person’s unique identity.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop a positive, inclusive environment where EDI leaders can learn, reflect, and share best practices
• Gain practical strategies for supporting mental health through inclusive and identity-affirming approaches.

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