Mental health diagnosis in school students: Why, who, how?
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School counsellors in independent schools come from a wide range of professional backgrounds—including social work, counselling, nursing, psychology, teaching, chaplaincy, and more. Regardless of our professional training, we all work daily with students experiencing significant mental health challenges.In this practical and thought-provoking webinar, Dr John Burns will explore:
1. What constitutes a mental health diagnosis?
2. When can a diagnosis be helpful for a student—and when might it not be?
3. Who is qualified to make a diagnosis—and who is not?
4. How should school counsellors who are qualified to diagnose approach the task responsibly?
5. How can school counsellors who are not qualified to diagnose still respond effectively to students of concern?
This webinar will provide school counsellors with clarity, practical guidance, and greater confidence when working with mental health concerns in students, whether or not a formal diagnosis is present.
Date
Thursday 4 September 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
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Mental health diagnosis in school students: Why, who, how?
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