The conference gathers the world leading experts in Compassion Focused Therapy; Health Humanities; Neurobiology of Eating Disorders and Student Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aim of the event is to gather pioneering; innovative service leaders in East Midlands as well as national experts in mental health to discuss alternative approaches and new perspectives on understanding and treatment of mental health conditions and eating disorders. The Conference is a unique opportunity to network and engage in discussion panels with professionals and individuals with first- hand experience of mental health and eating disorders.