

Balancing Purpose and People with Jess Brain
Aug 28, 2024
Jess Brain, Head of Operations for the Mental Health Workforce at Place2Be, discusses her vital work supporting children's mental health in schools. She shares insights into the importance of children's counseling and the growing demand for trained professionals. Jess emphasizes community engagement and storytelling as powerful tools for attracting support. The conversation also highlights the challenges of running training programs, adapting to online platforms during COVID, and the critical need for diversity in recruitment in mental health services.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Supporting Children's Mental Health
01:35 • 4min
Recruitment and Community Engagement in Counseling
05:25 • 15min
Streamlining Training Program Logistics
20:28 • 5min
Adapting to Change: Online Training During COVID
25:41 • 5min
Empowering Children Through Charity and Mental Health Awareness
30:35 • 8min
Monitoring Diversity in Participation Metrics
38:28 • 2min
Navigating Counseling Training: Feedback and Inclusivity
40:03 • 7min