Despite growing awareness, stigma around mental health remains a significant barrier to seeking support. This session explores how psychotherapists can challenge misconceptions, foster open conversations, and empower individuals to embrace mental well-being as part of personal and societal growth.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding the roots of mental health stigma and how they impact therapy..
• Strategies for creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients..
• How psychotherapists can drive cultural shifts in mental health awareness and acceptance.

Interact with peers and exchange opinions and insights in a structured networking focusing on current advances and issues in mental health

This session examines the unique mental health challenges faced by women at various stages in their life span and how they need to be supported.

This session will cover:

• Understanding the impact of Hormonal Changes throughout various life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.
• Societal Pressures and expectations unique to women and their contribution to stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Importance of Tailored Interventions that are gender – sensitive and can enhance the effectiveness of therapy and support systems, leading to better outcomes for women’s mental health.

This session explores how psychotherapists can adapt their approaches to meet the specific mental health needs of Gen Z and Alpha.

This will include:

• The importance of understanding generational differences in mental health.
• Therapy techniques that resonate with Gen Z and Alpha.
• Integrating technology and modern tools into therapeutic practice to engage younger clients.

This session explores the impact of suicide on those left behind, with a focus on helping professionals support individuals through the unique grieving process associated with suicide

This session will:

• Inform you about the latest trends of suicide and suicidal behaviours and its prevention;
• Explore the unique features of suicide bereavement; and
• Discuss how professionals can help people bereaved by suicide to transform their grief into meanings.

An often-overlooked aspect of mental health, invisible trauma may not leave visible marks but can profoundly impact our mental health.

This session will focus on:

• Understanding the concept of omission trauma—what it is, how it presents clinically, and how to recognise and diagnose it.
• Exploring the link between omission trauma and dissociative disorders, including how unmet developmental needs may underlie complex presentations.
• Learning why omission trauma often goes unrecognised, leading to the treatment of secondary symptoms (e.g. depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction) without addressing the root cause—and how to shift your clinical lens to promote lasting healing.

This session focuses on the mental health challenges faced by older generations, including Baby Boomers and those beyond, in therapy and psychotherapy.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding the unique mental health needs of older generations in therapy.
• Addressing the stigma around mental health in senior clients and overcoming barriers to seeking help.
• Therapeutic strategies for supporting older clients dealing with grief, isolation, and age-related transitions.
• The importance of creating a safe, empathetic space for senior clients to explore their mental health.