How pervasive are mental health problems in our schools and how can we define and measure it? What are some practical mindfulness and wellbeing techniques we can use in the classroom, and further in the community?

Addie Wootten is a Clinical psychologist and CEO of Smiling Mind. She has worked most of her career in clinical practice and research across a range of major hospitals in Melbourne, primarily focussing on supporting people with cancer. Throughout her clinical career she has seen first hand the benefits that mindfulness can provide and used mindfulness in her work for many years. She's an experienced researcher and fundraiser and is passionate about her role in leading Smiling Mind to have the biggest and most beneficial impact they can have.

See the work of her and her team:

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

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