voices of
FASHION MENTAL HEALTH on
6th December, 2018 9.00 - 16.30 Science Gallery London King’s College Great Maze Pond London, SE1 9GU
Creativity and Mental Health: How do we Support it within the Fashion Industry? The thriving fashion industry is a popular career path for many. While its exhilarating lifestyle, scope for creativity and magnetising environment are all positive attributes, the chaos and excitement can be a double-edged sword. The industry has had a long-standing curiosity for wellness practices; and at a time where the spotlight glares so brightly on prevalent mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, how do we best protect its creative energy? To align creative drive with psychological awareness, to question and reimagine how support can be provided, even whilst operating at the edge, we envisioned a bespoke knowledge hub, where clinical and academic information, best practice and innovative research can be accessed and shared. Our experts are chosen because they understand the intersection between Behavioural, Mental and
Emotional Health when it relates to performance in high-pressure environments. Professor Carolyn Mair will define psychological concepts and how they manifest in the context of fashion, while experts like Dr Phil Hopley will explore means to prevent or treat mental ill-health, and eventually transform performance through mental wellbeing. Today, more than ever before, the onus is on us all to take responsibility for our health. From the studio to the factory, the catwalk to the to the shop floor, the set to the executive suite, it is time to claim a space to hold courageous conversations and to challenge our perceptions as individuals and organisations.
EVENT OVERVIEW 1 Day Conference 6th December, 2018 Science Gallery London King’s College Great Maze Pond London, SE1 9GU
Programme KEYNOTE PRESENTATION “THE INDIVIDUAL & THE CYCLE”
WORKSHOPS
THE DISRUPTER’S VISION
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS with SONNY HALL and DR PHILIP HOPLEY
What are the psychological implications of creativity in saying the unsaid? What about vulnerability, anxiety and depression? This presentation will weigh the impact of short-lived cycles on creative professionals’ mental health and wellbeing.
Development and Understanding of Mental Health First Aiding and Safe Guarding within Talent Management Hosted by Samantha Parker, Co-founder of Music Support and Chula Goonewardene, BACP registered Counsellor/ Psychotherapist.
Opening the stage to decisionmakers to share innovative practices, highlighting the challenges faced in fostering healthy company cultures (providing a range of perspectives from SMEs to larger corporations) and reducing stigma around mental health in the workplace. What is the cost of mental ill-health to these organisations? Prevention vs reparation?
In sharing personal reflections on Behavioural, Mental and Emotional Health issues, this session will present some psychoeducational insight into the problem, also addressing the various meanings of recovery.
Professor Carolyn Mair, PhD, Chartered Psychologist and Author of The Psychology of Fashion.
Centered Living through “The Kindness Method” Led by Shahroo Izadi, Behavioural Change Specialist and best-selling author.
Panel discussion moderated by leading Management Consultant, Fabian Hirose.
Model and artist, Sonny Hall in conversation with Dr Philip Hopley, Consultant Psychiatrist and Managing Director of Cognacity.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Event Speakers
EVENT OVERVIEW
Professor
CAROLYN MAIR Chartered Psychologist/Fellow of the British Psychological Society An expert when it comes to explaining the interaction of human behaviour when met with fashion, beauty and self-care, Professor Mair brings her expertise to the fashion industry via training, research and consultancy. Previous clients include Higher Education establishments, beauty brands, PR agencies and R&D departments.
SONNY HALL Model/writer/painter/artist The main face of Tess Management, Sonny has experience fronting campaigns for the likes of Burberry and Fred Perry. He is also a prominent Instagram influencer, posting a mix of aesthetically designed content and lifestyle posts featuring his works.
DR PHILIP HOPLEY Consultant Psychiatrist and Managing Director of Cognacity, leaders in the application of neuropsychology to sustainable high performance in elite sport and business Phil is an expert in stress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and alcohol/substance misuse problems. He was honoured to lead the LPP team providing on-call specialist cover to the 10,000 competing athletes at the 2012 London Olympics. Phil also advises a range of organisations on people performance and psychological health issues. He is nationally recognised as an accomplished expert witness in a wide range of medico-legal areas.
FABIÁN HIROSE
SAMANTHA PARKER
Management Consultant, Strategy & Development of the Global Fashion Industry, Advocate/ Researcher Mental Health & Wellbeing within Business & Creative Industries
Co-founder of the charity Music Support / Specialist Mental Health & Wellbeing Consultant to the Music Industry
Fabián works with senior business leaders, managers and cross-functional teams to unlock the potential of professionals and their brands. Using his strong business acumen, designthinking and developmental expertise to work with the creative and learning process, Fabián is inspired to open the possibility of transforming how we support and care for the next generation. Clients include the likes of Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Valentino, Comme des Garçons, Gucci, All Saints, as well as emerging businesses across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
CHULA GOONEWARDENE BACP registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist Having classically trained as a Pianist, Violinist and Drummer, he previously enjoyed a professional career in the music industry. Chula works across community-based services – as a Drug & Alcohol Practitioner, moving into Treatment Management, Training and Consultancy – and runs a thriving private practice on Harley Street.
Sam has worked in and around the Music Industry since 1991, mostly in artist management. She also trained with Regent’s University and One Spirit Interfaith Foundation in 2017, and qualified as a Minister and Transpersonal Counsellor.
SHAHROO IZADI Behavioural Change Specialist in private practice/ author of “The Kindness Method” Shahroo combines professional addiction training with personal experience to provide clients with a set of practical tools to support them in starting and keeping up positive changes. Her work has been featured on BBC Radio 1, the Telegraph and in Psychologies Magazine. This year, she collaborated with the likes Sweaty Betty and Red Magazine to deliver a series of bespoke workshops.
KEY FACTS
KEY FACTS
We now live in an era of “destination” workplaces The optimal workplaces are those that create and foster the integration of people, place and technology across policies, processes, infrastructure and wellbeing. A holistic approach to wellbeing claims an awareness of both mental and physical health of employees, and is subsequently implemented through impact-focused solutions – ensuring employers’ intentions and perceptions remain connected to what is really happening
60%
of employees have experienced mental health issues due to work or have identified work as a related factor
11%
disclosed it specifically to a line managers
49% of line managers would welcome some specific basic training in mental health
84%
of managers accept that employee wellbeing is their responsibility yet...
24% have received some form of training
*National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey by Business In The Community in partnership with YouGov
Every industry is shifting Leaders are spearheading this transformation through new employee assistance programmes, and devoting significant resources to mental health support.
ERNST YOUNG has outlined ‘Thinking Differently’ initiatives — which have resulted in training for more than 250 employees in Mental Health First Aid.
At ACCENTURE UK and Ireland, more than 700 mental health allies have undergone formal training, spanning all career levels, from graduate joiners to managing directors.
Supporting your employees has a direct correlation on the customer’s experience, and its positive impact on revenue. Growth is manifested within environments that boast conscientious leadership, endeavour to break the stigma and the culture of silence around mental health, and source bespoke workplace solutions (inc. external consultancy and collaborations events).
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£6,000 + VAT
1 selected speaker to join Disrupter’s Panel session 15 delegate passes Priority access to trainings and workshops 30% discount on further delegate passes Communication accelerator partnership (inc. website and promotional content branding, social media, newsletters, podcast and blog)
LEADERS
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10 delegate passes Priority access to trainings and workshops 20% discount on further delegate passes
Amazing! Made complex issues easy to understand and accessible and gave helpful practical tips.
Communication accelerator partnership (inc. website and promotional content branding, social media, newsletters, podcast and blog)
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Brilliant and I identified with several of the events that occurred in my house.
Very eye-opening sessions and great to be able to hear other people’s experiences.
*Milton Abbey School conference testimonials by parent, pupil and educator — March 2018
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