Your library of resources

Our ever-expanding library of fun and helpful wellbeing tools and advice, in a broad range of formats, to help teachers, parents, and children.

youHQ school Leighton Park wins ISA Award

Last week, Leighton Park School was awarded the Independent Schools Association Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development. A...

Jon Ford

Nov 23, 20221 min read

Supporting KS2 pupils’ mental health

Dr Alistair Bailie of youHQ was recently featured in a new article about how KS2 educators can support students' mental health.

Sophie B

Sep 22, 20221 min read

Six tips to look after teacher wellbeing (in 90 seconds)

In this short video, clinical psychologist and wellbeing director Dr Bear breaks down how teachers can look after their emotional wellbeing.

Dr Bear

Aug 31, 20221 min read

Teacher Wellbeing: How can you look after yourself as a teacher?

Teaching can be a very demanding role, focused on others and their needs. Dr Bear discusses how teachers can prioritise their own wellbeing.

Dr Bear

Jul 11, 20221 min read

Keeping on keeping on

Following our recent post on 'The Power of Movement', Dr Oli Belas discusses his relationship with sport and exercise from childhood to now.

Dr Oliver Belas

Jun 28, 20224 min read

The Power of Movement

Movement, be it a gentle walk taken regularly or CrossFit, has untold benefits on our mental health, physical health, and cognitive function

Jez Belas

May 25, 20224 min read

Loneliness and the little steps to prevent it

Dr Bear discusses Loneliness and its effects on emotional and mental health. He breaks down loneliness into aspects and offers tips to help.

Dr Bear

May 8, 20222 min read

Join us at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference

We’re thrilled to announce that youHQ founders Jon Ford and Jez Belas will be appearing and leading a session at Optimus Education’s...

Sophie B

Nov 10, 20211 min read

Should schools adopt the new Education Staff Wellbeing Charter?

The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter is a government initiative, aimed at improving wellbeing. Is it useful? A psychologist investigates.

Dr Bear

Sep 22, 20213 min read

Teacher and Staff Wellbeing: is time off the answer?

Over the last 18 months, teacher and staff wellbeing has come under the spotlight due to the considerable pressure, change and uncertainty..

Dr Bear

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Unhook from unhelpful thoughts

Unhook from unhelpful thoughts with this 5 min podcast

Jon Ford

Aug 25, 20213 min read

Values-based goal setting

As they form an integral part of our platform, it's important for us to take a closer look at values, what they mean and how they relate...

Jon Ford

May 11, 20213 min read

Why wellbeing training is a priority in Hong Kong

In our latest episode we speak to Jason Broderick from Discovery Bay international school, in Hong Kong. He describes why wellbeing...

Jon Ford

Mar 18, 20211 min read

Pro-active strategies to support whole school wellbeing

In this episode we speak with Elena Dundjerovic, Assistant headteacher from the Beaumont school. Elena gives great insight into the...

Jon Ford

Mar 11, 20211 min read

Can Whatsapp help wellbeing at your school?

In this episode we speak with Heather Nolte from the Colegio Americano de Torreón in Mexico. She gives a great insight into how schools...

Jon Ford

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Leo’s 4 tips for remote learning

In this episode Jon catches up with Leo to find out how he is coping with remote learning and if he can offer any parents or children...

Jon Ford

Feb 9, 20211 min read

Teacher in Lockdown 3

We can’t quite believe we are sending another one of these out there but we felt it was needed. Check out our teacher in lockdown group...

Jez Belas

Jan 22, 20211 min read

Lockdown – a child’s perspective

In this episode Jon speaks with Leo from LTA psychology. Leo gives 4 Tips to help you get through Lockdown – Leo is only 11 years old...

Jon Ford

Jan 18, 20211 min read

Calm your mind in 5 with this simple breathing technique

In this 5 minute episode we will be sharing a breathing technique to help you calm your mind which is used by the navy seals to help them...

Jon Ford

Dec 16, 20201 min read

Financial wellbeing tips for teachers

With the latest news of pay freezes for teachers we thought it really important to touch on financial wellbeing. We know finances can...

Jon Ford

Dec 9, 20201 min read