Sources of Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing
If you or someone in your family needs assistance with any issues relating to mental health or wellbeing, this detailed list of services, helplines and charities can help.
August 3, 2021
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Tamsin Ford: Emerging Patterns in Young People’s Mental Health Post-Pandemic
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Professor Tamsin Ford CBE about mental health post-pandemic. They discuss some emerging patterns impacting on the wellbeing of children and young people and focus on strategies for creating a mentally healthy school environment for both staff and pupils.
July 31, 2021
Young People in Crisis: Where to Get Urgent Help
If your child needs urgent support in a crisis, here is a list of organisations that can help. In the event of an emergency, or an immediate threat to life, always contact 999.
May 24, 2021
Dr Weston Talks with Dr Lucy Foulkes: What Mental Illness Really Is and What It Isn’t
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Lucy Foulkes, adolescent mental health expert, about her new book, Losing Our Minds. It’s an astonishingly interesting book which helps to untangle some of the knots in our thinking about mental illness. They examine how public discourse surrounding mental health means that we talk about it a great deal, but perhaps often lack the understanding needed to really get to grips with its complexities. This wide-ranging interview examines the impact of Covid, the much talked about gender gap and the role of parents.
May 12, 2021
Dr Weston Talks with Dr Praveetha Patalay: Young People’s Mental Health and Mentally Healthy Schools
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Dr Praveetha Patalay about the evidence surrounding young people’s mental health in the UK. They focus on Dr Patalay’s work in schools, where she has found that having a safe school climate impacts significantly on young people’s mental health outcomes. They discuss the gender gap and address wider societal questions which should be pursued if cultivating good mental health (rather than simply treating difficulties) is to become a real priority.
April 16, 2021
Dr Weston Talks with Dr Anna Conway Morris: Young People’s Mental Health, Body Image and Digital Life
Dr Anna Conway Morris returns to our podcast series to discuss life as a child psychiatrist during the pandemic and the impact of lockdown on young people’s mental health, social development and body image. She talks about digital literacy, pornography and self-harm, and gives us her top tips for future-proofing our children.
March 10, 2021
Young People’s Mental Health: Tooled Up Tips for Schools
Young people’s mental health is a key issue for all schools. This resource for school staff will highlight some key facts, along with practical tips to help cultivate a mentally healthy school.
February 26, 2021
Books to Support Children’s Mental Health
There are huge numbers of books and resources available to help support children’s mental health and it can feel hard to know where to start. We’ve picked out some that come highly recommended and broken them down into easy to digest sections. You’ll find both fiction to inspire a positive mindset and practical workbooks.
February 14, 2021
Dr Weston Talks with Professor Siobhan O’Neill: Children’s Mental Health in Northern Ireland
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks to Professor Siobhan O’Neill about her research into mental health in Northern Ireland. They explore issues relating to transgenerational trauma, suicide and self-harm, as well as discussing all the simple and effective things that parents can do to build children’s resilience.
December 26, 2020
Dr Weston’s Thoughts on Positive Family Mental Health and Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Listen to Dr Weston’s thoughts on maintaining positive family mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 Crisis.
October 19, 2020
