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Helen Heatley began her career as a professional actress and dancer, working all over the world in famous shows such as "Hello Hollywood Hello" and "Tina and Tony's Wedding". She gained a BA Hons degree in acting from a renowned drama school in London (ALRA). She qualified as a drama teacher and, over the past 24 years, developed a highly successful model for managing schools, classrooms, playgrounds and Early Years settings. This model is based on her teaching experience, research and collaboration with very challenging schools and local authorities in the UK. Helen won a prestigious award from Sheffield City Council for outstanding contribution in the community. This took the form of a drama therapy/theatre company for deprived and disengaged families. Helen has taught drama to children from years 1 to 5 at Wellington College Shanghai. She is the founder of Wellington College Shanghai's Sunshine Method, a re-energised positive behaviour whole-school approach to enhancing self-esteem, supporting emotional health and wellbeing and building positive relationships in an educational community. Drama techniques, such as puppets and masks for example, can support child development and emotional intelligence. At Wellington, staff and parents benefit from weekly/termly intervention groups to support wellbeing in the community. Wellbeing should be a priority for all establishments.

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Martina has been an influential figure in the field of counselling and education for over two decades. Born in Lisbon and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Martina has always had a passion for helping others. After completing her BA degree in Education, she went on to earn her BA in Counselling. Long drawn to the power of play as a therapeutic tool, she has spent the majority of her career specialising in play therapy, helping children and adolescents process complex emotions and trauma. Her approach is grounded in an Anthroposophy philosophy and person-centred approach, which emphasises empathy, authenticity, and the unique qualities of each individual. Martina has also been an active educator, teaching at the primary level. She has trained children, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to make a meaningful impact in their learning communities. Her sessions are infused with a sense of warmth and safety, reflecting her belief in the importance of building strong relationships with her students. In addition to her work as a counsellor and educator, Martina has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. She has given numerous talks and presentations on the topic, sharing her insights and experiences with a wide range of audiences. She hopes to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage others to seek help when they need it. For Martina, the true reward is the satisfaction of knowing she has helped countless individuals on their journey towards healing and growth.

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Dr. JIANG Wei is the Chief of Mental Health at Jiahui Health and tenured full professor at Duke University. Dr. Jiang attended Binzhou Medical College in early 1978 and received her Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1982. After graduation, she worked as an internal medicine doctor and a cardiologist in Qianfoshan Hospital of Shandong Province. In 1989, Dr. Jiang went to Duke University School of Medicine in the United States to conduct clinical research on the relationship between psychophysiology and cardiovascular disease. She received her Doctor’s degree in Medical Sciences in 1996, followed with clinical training in the Medicine & Psychiatry combined program at Duke University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospital in America from 1997 to 2002. Dr. Jiang has received research grants from federal research centers and pharmaceutical companies in the United States, and has made unique contributions to advance the field of psychocardiology and psychosomatic medicine. At the same time, she served as Chief Physician and Clinical Instructor at Duke University Medical School Hospital, where she was praised by her trainees as “a mentor with excellent communication skills." For more than 30 years, Dr. Jiang has been insisting on bringing the advanced content of western medicine back to China and integrating it into Chinese culture. She has been the principal of Meilihua Health Education system since 2021, urging integrated psychosomatic medicine to take root in China. Dr. Jiang is licensed by the State of North Carolina and is a member of the American Association of Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine. She returned to China in 2022 and joined Jiahui Health in 2023.