Researcher of the Month, Tom King, discusses his recent paper which reviews the evidence for peer-led mental health and wellbeing interventions, widely used in schools worldwide. He talks us through why they are so appealing to schools and outlines the potential benefits and risks.
Our researcher of the month, Dr Ola Demkowicz, talks to Dr Weston about teenage girls’ mental health. We know that girls and women tend to be at greater risk of low mood, anxiety and depression, and that over the last decade or so, more girls are reporting symptoms of low mood and anxiety. Dr Demkowicz joins us to discuss her recent paper which investigates risk factors and cumulative risk exposure in relation to emotional symptoms. Find out more about risk and protective factors as well as what schools can do to cultivate better pupil wellbeing.
Self-harm is becoming increasingly prevalent among children and young people and should always be taken seriously. We’ve put together a quick guide, covering key things you need to know and where you can find more advice and information in the Tooled Up library.
It is possible for children to thrive both academically and mentally, but as parents we need to put lots in place to help this to happen. In this talk, Dr Weston shares the very best evidence-based tips on the things you can do at home to help your child thrive at school whilst promoting great mental health.
In this podcast, Dr Weston talks with Suzi Godson, founder of the MeeToo mental help app, an NHS endorsed app, where young people aged 11-25 can seek help anonymously and receive reliable, age-appropriate and moderated support and advice from peers or trained counsellors.
In this webinar recording, Dr Weston takes school staff through the latest evidence on eating disorders, anxiety and self-harm. It’s packed full of the latest research, relevant resources and actionable advice. The recording is one hour long and is the perfect way to ensure that your knowledge and understanding of these topics is fresh, relevant and accurate.
In this podcast, Dr Weston chats with epidemiologist Dr Gemma Lewis about her research into the causes of mental health problems in teenagers. They discuss the differences between boys’ and girls’ mental health, the potential impact of academic pressure, mental health for university students and universal interventions that could be impactful.
Seeking clinical help for your child can sometimes feel like a big step. Dr Tamsyn Noble talks with Dr Weston to help parents, carers and educators understand what happens when a child attends sessions with a clinical psychologist. They also explore barriers to seeking help, how to overcome them and discuss the many varied options for support available to children and families.
A two-week diary for parents to fill in with their observations in advance of a consultation with a clinical psychologist.
A video for pastoral staff in schools, outlining 10 ways that Tooled Up can save you time and keep you up to date on the latest research evidence.
