Dr Dominique Thompson
@drdomthompson.bsky.social
Award-winning GP, Mental Health & Wellbeing Consultant. FRSA #TEDx speaker, Author: Student Wellbeing Series, How To Grow A Grown Up- Agent: @litagencygmc
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This made me very happy ☺️ our latest 5 star review of How to Grow a Grown up🌟
Attention 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: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Do...
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: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Do...
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Dr Dominique Thompson is an award winning UK GP, young people’s mental health expert, TEDx speaker, author and educator, with over 20 years of clinical experience caring for students, including as a police and expedition doctor, and most recently as Director of Service at the University of Bristol Students’ Health Service. She was named Bristol Healthcare Professional of the Year 2017.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Attention 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: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Do...
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: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Do...
Creativity, 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 👇
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 👇
Teens, AI and Mental Health: a field-guide for parents (2025)
I’m increasingly asked two questions at schools and when I’m chatting with parents: “Is AI bad for my teen?” and “What should I be doing about it?” After reviewing the evidence here’s a clear,…
www.growingagrownup.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Creativity, 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 👇
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 👇
🤖 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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-a...
My blog provides a clear, parent-friendly guide: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-a...
Teens, AI and Mental Health: a field-guide for parents (2025)
I’m increasingly asked two questions at schools and when I’m chatting with parents: “Is AI bad for my teen?” and “What should I be doing about it?” After reviewing the evidence here’s a clear,…
www.growingagrownup.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🤖 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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-a...
My blog provides a clear, parent-friendly guide: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/teens-a...
📧 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!
Read it here: bit.ly/4g9K9dY and sign-up to receive future editions at www.growingagrownup.com!
Growing a grown up
Welcome to my Growing a Grown Up website for parents and families of teens.
www.growingagrownup.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📧 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!
Read it here: bit.ly/4g9K9dY and sign-up to receive future editions at www.growingagrownup.com!
For 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: triggerpublishing.com/book-series/...
September 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
For 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: triggerpublishing.com/book-series/...
A recommended listen! 🎧
What’s your take on universal mental health programs in schools? Do they help all students or should we focus more on targeted support for those who really need it? Learn more with Prof. Jess Deighton from
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September 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A recommended listen! 🎧
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
(2/2)📚Stay Calm by Dominique Thompson
📚The Art of Feeling Better by Matilda Heindow
📚Stay Hopeful by Dominique Thompson
📚The Art of Feeling Better by Matilda Heindow
📚Stay Hopeful by Dominique Thompson
April 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
(2/2)📚Stay Calm by Dominique Thompson
📚The Art of Feeling Better by Matilda Heindow
📚Stay Hopeful by Dominique Thompson
📚The Art of Feeling Better by Matilda Heindow
📚Stay Hopeful by Dominique Thompson
Thank you this was lovely to discover by accident😃
Here's ANOTHER #buyastrangerabook evening offer.
@ckeenan.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of "How to Grow a Grown Up" by Dr Dominique Thompson.
A book on preparing your teen for the real world.
Blurb in image 2.
If you'd like this, please just ask.
UK only.
@ckeenan.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a copy of "How to Grow a Grown Up" by Dr Dominique Thompson.
A book on preparing your teen for the real world.
Blurb in image 2.
If you'd like this, please just ask.
UK only.
June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you this was lovely to discover by accident😃
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
Inside the Teen Brain round table latest evidence about adolescent development.
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
With an amazing lie-up; @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @peteetchells.bsky.social @drdomthompson.bsky.social y.social @rosiemeek1.bsky.social Eileen Kennedy Moore & Prof Deborah Christie
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
With an amazing lie-up; @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @peteetchells.bsky.social @drdomthompson.bsky.social y.social @rosiemeek1.bsky.social Eileen Kennedy Moore & Prof Deborah Christie
June 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Inside the Teen Brain round table latest evidence about adolescent development.
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
With an amazing lie-up; @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @peteetchells.bsky.social @drdomthompson.bsky.social y.social @rosiemeek1.bsky.social Eileen Kennedy Moore & Prof Deborah Christie
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
With an amazing lie-up; @drjanegilmour.bsky.social @peteetchells.bsky.social @drdomthompson.bsky.social y.social @rosiemeek1.bsky.social Eileen Kennedy Moore & Prof Deborah Christie
This made me very happy ☺️ our latest 5 star review of How to Grow a Grown up🌟
June 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This made me very happy ☺️ our latest 5 star review of How to Grow a Grown up🌟
Book 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
Get in touch: www.buzzconsulting.co.uk
Buzz Consulting | Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Specialist
I specialise in improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing through experience-based talks and consultancy.
www.buzzconsulting.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Book 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
Get in touch: www.buzzconsulting.co.uk
🎧 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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/learnin...
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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/learnin...
Learning to look after their health… what should teens focus on?
A fascinating and slightly sobering survey was released recently, analysing current students’ health, and suggesting areas that might need a little more care or support. So what do I as a parent, and…
www.growingagrownup.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🎧 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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/learnin...
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: www.growingagrownup.com/blog/learnin...
I 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!
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!
May 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I 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!
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!
The 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: view.flodesk.com/emails/68270... and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox: www.growingagrownup.com
Growing a grown up
Welcome to my Growing a Grown Up website for parents and families of teens.
www.growingagrownup.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The 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: view.flodesk.com/emails/68270... and sign up to get future editions straight to your inbox: www.growingagrownup.com
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
Over 8k views/listens to our 'Inside the Teen Brain' series
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
Inside the Teen Brain
Join Dr. Jane Gilmour as she interviews leading experts to uncover the fascinating science behind adolescent brain development. This series explores key themes such as identity formation, emotional re...
acamhlearn.org
April 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Over 8k views/listens to our 'Inside the Teen Brain' series
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
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Over 8k views/listens to our 'Inside the Teen Brain' series
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
bit.ly/426xIcr
Check out drjanegilmour.bsky.social interviews with Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social hompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
#MentalHealth #ACAMHlearn
Inside the Teen Brain
Join Dr. Jane Gilmour as she interviews leading experts to uncover the fascinating science behind adolescent brain development. This series explores key themes such as identity formation, emotional re...
acamhlearn.org
April 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
😲
📣 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!
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
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!
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
Inside the Teen Brain - 'Risky Business'
acamhlearn.org
April 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
📣 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!
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
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!
acamhlearn.org/Learning/Ins...
My 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
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
Buzz Consulting | Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Specialist
I specialise in improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing through experience-based talks and consultancy.
www.buzzconsulting.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
My 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
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
🎧 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:
⚠️ 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:
Inside the Teen Brain - 'Risky Business'
An important part of growing up is taking risks... but are our youngest generation still taking enough risks, or the right kind of risks? Are they in fact 'Generation Sensible', or is this a…
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March 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🎧 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:
⚠️ 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:
I'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: view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9...
March 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'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: view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9...
📧 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 view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9... 🙌
Read it here view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9... 🙌
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
📧 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 view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9... 🙌
Read it here view.flodesk.com/emails/67bb9... 🙌
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
We've set up our most watched talks 'Inside the Teen Brain' as a Learning Series on #ACAMHlearn
bit.ly/Inside-The-T...
@drjanegilmour.bsky.social talks to Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
bit.ly/Inside-The-T...
@drjanegilmour.bsky.social talks to Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Inside the Teen Brain
Join Dr. Jane Gilmour as she interviews leading experts to uncover the fascinating science behind adolescent brain development. This series explores key themes such as identity formation, emotional re...
bit.ly
March 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We've set up our most watched talks 'Inside the Teen Brain' as a Learning Series on #ACAMHlearn
bit.ly/Inside-The-T...
@drjanegilmour.bsky.social talks to Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
bit.ly/Inside-The-T...
@drjanegilmour.bsky.social talks to Prof Deborah Christie, Bella Plows, @drdomthompson.bsky.social Prof Rosie Meek, & Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
Calling all mental health researchers! Do you need some #ElfHelp from The Mental Elf? 🌳🌤️🍄
This year we have been commissioned by many mental health research groups to help them disseminate their new research. We know how difficult it can be for researchers to get their work out there.
🧵 THREAD
This year we have been commissioned by many mental health research groups to help them disseminate their new research. We know how difficult it can be for researchers to get their work out there.
🧵 THREAD
March 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Calling all mental health researchers! Do you need some #ElfHelp from The Mental Elf? 🌳🌤️🍄
This year we have been commissioned by many mental health research groups to help them disseminate their new research. We know how difficult it can be for researchers to get their work out there.
🧵 THREAD
This year we have been commissioned by many mental health research groups to help them disseminate their new research. We know how difficult it can be for researchers to get their work out there.
🧵 THREAD
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
On Thursday, Empoword joined a roundtable interview with:
- the creator of Big Boys @jackrooke.bsky.social,
- young person’s mental health expert @drdomthompson.bsky.social
- the CEOs of CALM and @studentmindsorg.bsky.social
Keep an eye out for the article coming soon!
#UniMentalHealthDay
- the creator of Big Boys @jackrooke.bsky.social,
- young person’s mental health expert @drdomthompson.bsky.social
- the CEOs of CALM and @studentmindsorg.bsky.social
Keep an eye out for the article coming soon!
#UniMentalHealthDay
March 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On Thursday, Empoword joined a roundtable interview with:
- the creator of Big Boys @jackrooke.bsky.social,
- young person’s mental health expert @drdomthompson.bsky.social
- the CEOs of CALM and @studentmindsorg.bsky.social
Keep an eye out for the article coming soon!
#UniMentalHealthDay
- the creator of Big Boys @jackrooke.bsky.social,
- young person’s mental health expert @drdomthompson.bsky.social
- the CEOs of CALM and @studentmindsorg.bsky.social
Keep an eye out for the article coming soon!
#UniMentalHealthDay
Reposted by Dr Dominique Thompson
Very sad. So many good doctors driven to either leaving the NHS or taking their own lives.
This is a fiercely sad and damning piece about the reality of one of our most admired professions. What a terrible fate for a dedicated man www.the-londoner.co.uk/nhs-doctor-s...
The lonely death of Dr Jagdip Sidhu
He was a rising star of the NHS. Could his work have contributed to his death?
www.the-londoner.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Very sad. So many good doctors driven to either leaving the NHS or taking their own lives.