During her time in forensic services that Dr. Patel encountered a recurring theme: many of her patients had endured significant childhood trauma, often compounded by a lack of early support. The systems surrounding these children had failed to recognise and address their needs, setting them on paths marked by worsening mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and neglect.

Reflecting on these experiences, Dr. Patel recognised the need for systemic change. “The system around the child wasn’t equipped with the knowledge or tools to recognise when a child needed help,” she explains. While educators and caregivers had the passion and best intentions, they were not adequately trained or supported to address the increasing complexity of children’s mental health needs. This realisation inspired her to found Innovating Minds, an organisation focused on early intervention and equipping schools and communities with trauma-informed practices.

Book into this free-to-attend Keynote to find out how Dr Patel’s inspirational work is making a difference to vulnerable children and young people.

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Target Audience: SENCO’s / Leaders, Practitioners / Support staff, Parents & Carers, Local Authority Staff