Award-winning GP, Mental Health & Wellbeing Consultant. FRSA #TEDx speaker, Author: Student Wellbeing Series, How To Grow A Grown Up- Agent: @litagencygmc she/herhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mihidprdti2iI took part in a free webinar last month for ‘Lets All Talk Mental Health’ and they kindly wrote up a blog afterwards, summarising some key takeaways about why teens self harm; what they’re trying to feel (or not feel). Read it here: https://www.letsalltalkmentalhealth.co.uk/blog/why-teens-self-harm-what-theyre-trying-to-feel-or-not-feel01 Apr 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihidprdti2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3micdi5hnzp2xI was delighted to join the Teenagers Untangled podcast! I spoke with Rachel Richards on how to support teenagers through big disappointments such as university rejection, exam failure, and missed opportunities – without rescuing them or minimising their feelings: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/when-your-teen-gets-rejected-how-we-parents-can-help/id1601611493?i=100075718130130 Mar 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3micdi5hnzp2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mhznnyt3bp2m✍️ New blog: The "Optimism Paradox". Teens are simultaneously more hopeful about their own potential than they’ve been in years, yet deeply stressed by the world around them. 🤯 So, what (and who) should they believe? How can we support them? Read the blog: https://www.growingagrownup.com/blog/the-optimism-paradox-a-parents-guide-to-the-teen-headspace-in-202627 Mar 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhznnyt3bp2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mhxmtcn3d22uThe latest #GrowingAGrownUp e-newsletter is out today! Jam-packed full of info and resources on young people's #mentalhealth, you can see it here: bit.ly/41tzQuE Sign up to receive future e-newsletters here: www.growingagrownup.com https://www.growingagrownup.com26 Mar 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxmtcn3d22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mcifrs7joq2n💻 I've created 6 jam-packed webinars aimed at parents, teachers and anyone interested in young people's #mentalhealth. If you need resources for supporting young people with ADHD, autism, eating, body issues, self harm, and anxieties, these webinars are for you! www.buzzconsulting.co.uk/webinars/ https://www.buzzconsulting.co.uk/webinars/15 Jan 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcifrs7joq2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mcdej7wwmo2vDo you work with (or live with) primary school age children? I now offer a brand new talk for Years 5 and 6 about worrying - why it's normal, when to worry about worrying, and how to help yourself. I also cover the transition up to senior school!13 Jan 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdej7wwmo2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mc7zvh4bvg2vMy newly updated talk, Motivating and Supporting Young People Under Pressure, explores a range of issues affecting young people's motivation. Parents and school teams alike will find this insightful, helpful and, dare I say, entertaining! Interested in this talk? Send me a DM and let's chat! 📣12 Jan 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc7zvh4bvg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mbyeuiqxaz2nAs we enter a new year, we may be hearing lots of conversations and reflections on motivation - how many times have you heard ‘new year, new me’ already?! But what motivates young people? It may not be what you expect… 👀 https://www.growingagrownup.com/blog/what-motivates-young-people-it-may-not-be-what-you-expect09 Jan 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyeuiqxaz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3mbw7xp6xjp2b📧 The latest #GrowingAGrownUp e-newsletter was sent out today! If you don't already subscribe, you can do so at www.growingagrownup.com This edition covers a whole host of subjects important to young people's #mentalhealth, including motivation, worrying, and AI: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/695d67d10b85d9d76e61eeea https://www.growingagrownup.com08 Jan 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbw7xp6xjp2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lyzos4zlcw2gAttention parents and carers of students off to uni! There's much to prepare for such a big transition and new stage of life. With the new university term on the horizon, now is the perfect time to explore the #StudentWellbeingSeries - available online: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Dominique-Thompson/author/B07QSQT1PS17 Sep 2025 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzos4zlcw2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lyunrno7wa2eCreativity, critical thinking and communication will ALWAYS be valued human skills, so encourage your child to develop these. 🤝 With clear family agreements and a school that teaches critical AI literacy, your child can be safe and prepared for what’s next. My latest blog explores teens and AI 👇 https://www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-ai-and-mental-health-a-field-guide-for-parents-202515 Sep 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyunrno7wa2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lyk6hgaqbt2t🤖 NEW BLOG: Teens, AI and #MentalHealth, a field-guide for parents. I’m increasingly asked two questions at when I’m chatting with parents: “Is AI bad for my teen?” and “What should I be doing about it?” My blog provides a clear, parent-friendly guide: https://www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-ai-and-mental-health-a-field-guide-for-parents-202511 Sep 2025 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyk6hgaqbt2thttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lyi3i4ykug27📧 The latest #GrowingAGrownUp e-newsletter is out today! With the excitement, and of course challenges and anxieties, that September can bring for young people, a new newsletter feels very timely. Read it here: bit.ly/4g9K9dY and sign-up to receive future editions at www.growingagrownup.com! https://www.growingagrownup.com10 Sep 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyi3i4ykug27https://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lyi3h4kwhe2mFor parents/carers of students off to uni! The #StudentWellbeingSeries is the ultimate companion for school-leavers planning ahead for uni. I love this new Reel with so many friendly faces showing you the different books on offer, available from Trigger: https://triggerpublishing.com/book-series/student-wellbeing-series10 Sep 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyi3h4kwhe2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lxwcgxgamc2eA recommended listen! 🎧 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2025 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxwcgxgamc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lseob4x4xs26Thank you this was lovely to discover by accident😃 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jun 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lseob4x4xs26https://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lrij5alsjc2gThis made me very happy ☺️ our latest 5 star review of How to Grow a Grown up🌟13 Jun 2025 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrij5alsjc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lqcd6xoowk2aBook me for a talk! My new talk 'Motivating your Teen (whilst channelling your inner Ted Lasso!)’ has gone down well, and I'm now taking bookings from schools for the final half term of the year, INSET days, and for the next academic year! Get in touch: www.buzzconsulting.co.uk https://www.buzzconsulting.co.uk29 May 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqcd6xoowk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lq67ymaaea24🎧 NEW BLOG: ‘Learning to look after their health - what should teens focus on?’ Some recent survey results made me think hard about what we need to do to improve our support for the next generation. What do we need to know? Find out in my latest blog: https://www.growingagrownup.com/blog/learning-to-look-after-their-health-what-should-teens-focus-on27 May 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq67ymaaea24https://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lq2ki62rq62hI am now taking bookings from schools for the final half term of the year, INSET days, and for the next academic year! My talk for Sixth Formers about being ready for life after school has proved especially popular recently. Send me a DM if you are interested in booking me for a talk!26 May 2025 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq2ki62rq62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lpt7fhhvj22bThe latest edition of the Growing a Grown Up e-newsletter is out now! It's packed with news and resources about supporting your young person with their #mentalhealth. View it here: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6827061b1e9b64590ffe6611 and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox: www.growingagrownup.com https://www.growingagrownup.com23 May 2025 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpt7fhhvj22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3llz4lvlxek2n😲 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Apr 2025 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3llz4lvlxek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3llz4kqdaes2n📣 Amazing! 1030 people have listened to this podcast about teens and risk taking, with me & Jane Gilmour for Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health (@ACAMH) 😲 Check it out if you live or work with young people! https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/Inside_the_Teen_Brain_-_%27Risky_Business%27/06389949-8e70-42d0-9ecb-45f4330e2dd904 Apr 2025 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3llz4kqdaes2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3llu7prsmdn2hMy talks prove popular at schools with parents/carers and staff bodies alike, including themes such as: 5️⃣ ‘Proactive support: 5 things every person living or working with young people needs to know' 👦 'Teen mental health and wellbeing - with a focus on boys' Find out more: www.buzzconsulting.co.uk https://www.buzzconsulting.co.uk02 Apr 2025 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3llu7prsmdn2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3llnwgvppkc2z🎧 NEW PODCAST: ‘Inside the teen brain - risky business’ ⚠️ Are our youngest generation still taking enough risks? 🤔 Are they 'Generation Sensible'? 👐 How can we support good risks? I was a guest alongside Dr. Jane Gilmour discussing risk taking (or the lack of it!) in teens: https://shorturl.at/T3nSE31 Mar 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3llnwgvppkc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3llgp36wvun27I've been sent this lovely video of the fabulous Channel 4 #BigBoys event last week - it captures some of the buzz in the room! Read more about this event in my latest newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9fee7ff204fd5fb7aaab28 Mar 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgp36wvun27https://bsky.app/profile/drdomthompson.bsky.social/post/3lldudzzfoe2b📧 The latest #GrowingAGrownUp e-newsletter is out NOW! In this edition I share a round-up of the fab Channel 4 #BigBoys event (alongside CALM & Student Minds) as well as new podcast and blog recommendations centred around young people's #mentalhealth. Read it here https://view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9fee7ff204fd5fb7aaab 🙌27 Mar 2025 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:3l2bfzcvdb4gfwkhmdoxwghw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lldudzzfoe2b