Jess Brain

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.