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The exclusion of transgender people from the ban on conversion therapy is deeply worrying, and leaves #trans people at risk of harm.
Hear from @DrAdamJowett @BPSSexualities : bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/d…
#BanConversionTherapy 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
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"Systemic racism is real. Our research tells us this, and we should speak out loudly about it."
We spoke to @JohnAmaechi following the racism suffered by the England football players this week.
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'There is strong evidence that minorities experience greater levels of stress when their rights are being debated'
@DrAdamJowett @BPSSexualities discusses the impact on #Trans people's mental health from the ongoing debate around a #ConversionTherapy ban: bit.ly/TransPeopleMH
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We reject recent comments made by the Education Secretary which described psychology as a 'low value' degree - read our full response here bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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The BPS stands in solidarity with all those who are feeling pain and expressing righteous anger about racial injustice and recommit to valuing diversity and fighting inequity.
Statement: ow.ly/7mwp50zWVvO
#GeorgeFloyd @ClinPsychDavid @DebbiHusbands
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"Telling somebody about your suicidal thoughts is really difficult to do" in light of recent events, we spoke to Professor Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch about the experience of, & advice for people with mental health difficulties.
#mentalhealth #SuicidePrevention @samaritans
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Prof @SusanMichie is a distinguished clinical & health psychologist who has produced high quality research in the field of behaviour change relating to health issues. The BPS & @UKDCP are disappointed with the personal attacks on her in the media recently: bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/j…
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'I Thought It Was Just a Part of Life', new report, found that out of 22,000 UK women who took part, 99.3% had been subjected to one or more acts of sexual violence, since birth: bit.ly/VictimFocusStudy
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We're calling for psychology to be placed at the centre of the nation’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in response to the government 's planned #NHS reforms announced today.
Read more: bps.org.uk/NHSwhitepaper
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We reject recent comments made by the Education Secretary which described psychology as a 'low value' degree.
Read our full response ow.ly/wvw950usR6r
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Why do we become depressed & what can help?
Our new report with @UKDCP 'Understanding Depression' brings together research from psychology and other disciplines and offers different perspectives.
Read more: ow.ly/WOV650BOpwS
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NHS England has withdrawn funding for the mental health support provided by NHS Practitioner Health to secondary care staff.
This is deeply concerning, at a time when "mental health support for NHS staff is needed now more than ever." @romanpsych
👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-response…
ALT Photo of a tired female doctor sitting on the floor in a hospital.
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'It’s a travesty that society lets men be angry while silencing traumatised women for their fury' @DrJessTaylor
Chartered psychologist, Dr Jessica Taylor discusses the acceptance of women's anger: bit.ly/DrJWmnsAnger
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'Given the pressures they are under, health and social care staff need psychological help more than ever, and there is plenty of evidence of the strong link between staff wellbeing and patient safety.'
Thank you to @campbellclaret for backing our #FundNHShubs campaign.
BLOG: with @metpoliceuk ending all but “risk to life” mental health call outs and govt refusing to fund NHS staff mental health hubs, seems that with every step forward on mental health, the Tories are determined to take us two steps back alastaircampbell.org/2023/05…
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'If somebody is brave enough to admit they're feeling suicidal, it's absolutely vital that we believe them'
This #WSPD2021 if you're worried about someone 'Ask them whether they're feeling suicidal. It could be the start of a lifesaving conversation' @suicideresearch
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We've published new guidance on meeting the psychological needs of our hard-working healthcare staff during the #COVID19 pandemic - you can read it in full on our website bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/p…
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Great outcome to our discussions with @NHS_HealthEdEng on funding for clinical psychology trainees in England with today’s announcement they will continue to fund 100% of salary costs. Great work by BPS members. bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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Our statement following the release of the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities: bit.ly/BPSRspndREDRpt
Diane Ashby, our Deputy Chief Executive, said “ We stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies in striving for anti-racist practice.”
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Stephen Fry supports our #FundNHSHubs campaign.
He warns that the closure of the hubs could have a ‘disastrous effect’ on the health service.
Help protect the NHS Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs.
📧 Email your MP today: bit.ly/StephenFryFundNHSHubs
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"Bringing clinical psychologists to work alongside GPs in local community settings will...enable people to get help which meets their needs earlier." - @DrEstherCT
We're calling for clinical psychology to be embedded in primary care: ow.ly/NdX350BkvIT
@UKDCP @CentreforMH
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New report highlights the psychological impact of class-based inequalities and discrimination.
Our #Makeit10 campaign aims to make social class a protected characteristic to 'level up' and tackle discrimination.
Full report findings: bit.ly/SocialClassPrtctdChar…
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'Suicide is often driven by a sense of entrapment.' Professor Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch features in the important new documentary, talking to Roman Kemp about the work that he's been doing around the psychology of the suicidal mind #OurSilentEmergency , now on #BBCiPlayer
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School play is essential for children's wellbeing and social development. But school playtime has been eroded.
That’s why we’re launching #TimeToPlay our new campaign calling for 10 mins more school playtime every day.
Find out more: bps.org.uk/time-to-play
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#BPSSenate has decided that our policy priority for next year will be the mental health and psychological wellbeing of children and young people, with a particular focus on schools and universities.
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In an interview with the Herald, our chartered member Dr Lorraine Johnstone suggests children are increasingly being diagnosed with mental health problems when they are simply experiencing normal emotions in reaction to life events. ow.ly/Naw550wEEmC
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We're delighted to see the launch of #TinyHappyPeople today. A fantastic resource from the BBC to support play and the development of the U5s which is so important to ensure children receive the care and support they need to flourish and thrive 😊
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We're delighted to see the news that @NHS_HealthEdEng has announced a 25% expansion of clinical psychology training places for the September intake - fantastic work by BPS members working in collaboration with others to achieve this result bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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We're proud to reiterate our total opposition to conversion therapy today, alongside other leading national organisations, with a new Memorandum of Understanding bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b… #endconversiontherapy
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“There is a pressure as others view psychologists as people who should be able to cope, but psychologists are vulnerable to stress too.”
We explore the impact of #Covid19 on the wellbeing of psychologists in our new report.
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Children's voices matter.
It's Children's Mental Health week and the theme is 'my voice matters'.
Educational Psychologist's from across the country explain why it is so important that children's voices are heard.
👏 Thanks to the EP's who collaborated with us on this video.
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The pandemic has resulted in many professionals handling distressing and traumatic material while working from home, which could lead to secondary #trauma.
We've published new advice to help managers and supervisors support their staff. #Covid19
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The psychological needs of healthcare staff must be front and centre of the nation’s recovery.
On the day we reflect on a year since the first lockdown, it is vital the focus is now on rebuilding the NHS as psychologically healthy and resilient.
👉 bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/s…
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Every child deserves a chance to thrive and flourish.
We need investment in early years and community services, and policies underpinned by psychological evidence to make a real difference.
Find out what we're calling for 👉 bps.org.uk/poverty-foundatio…
#PovertytoFlourishing
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'Suicide is preventable right up until the very last moment.' Professor Rory O'Connor @suicideresearch talked to us about safety planning, following the release of Roman Kemp's moving documentary about his friend Joe’s suicide, #OurSilentEmergency .
#mentalhealth #asktwice
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All patients who've had severe #Covid19 should be proactively followed up to check on their wellbeing, including emotional & psychological needs. It's important for relatives to be involved. #Covid19patientwellbeing #psychology
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'So many women are in relationships where they're abusive and controlling, and they might not recognise it.' @DrJessTaylor chatted to us about her work on @BBCTwo 's ‘Womanhood’ to help the celebrity women understand coercive control.
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In an interview with the Herald this week, chartered BPS member Dr Lorraine Johnstone suggested children are increasingly being diagnosed with mental health problems when they are simply experiencing normal emotions in reaction to life events. ow.ly/Naw550wEEmC
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Sadly many people are experiencing loss and bereavement right now, in uncertain and unprecedented circumstances - we've produced an advice booklet on supporting each other through the grieving process during the #Covid19 pandemic bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/s…
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Covid-19 is the biggest global biopsychosocial emergency the world has faced for a century. A new paper, led by Prof. Daryl O'Connor, highlights seven psychological research priorities to support societies' recovery. @healthpsycleeds @WileyPsychology
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✨ Please join us in congratulating @drvicclarke , winner of the 2022 BPS Presidents’ Award!
This award recognises the achievement of an individual engaged in psychological research of the highest standard.
More on this award and Victoria's research: bit.ly/BPSPresAward22
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Why do men find it hard to talk about their mental health?
In our free webinar on 25 Jan, we ask what psychology can do to support men to come forward to seek help.
Hosted by @AlanKessedjian with experts Steve Gilbert OBE & @MrJonnyBenjamin MBE.
👉 bps.org.uk/events/men%E2%80%…
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THREAD: It's our 119th birthday today!! 🎂🥳🎉
To mark the occasion, we wanted to share just a few snippets from our History of Psychology Centre archives, as we start to reminisce ahead of our big 120th anniversary celebrations next year.
#BPSBirthday
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During the #Coronavirus pandemic outdoor talking therapies have been one way psychologists & practitioners can continue to deliver their services. Working with @UK_ACP we've published guidance to promote safety and effectiveness in outdoor sessions 🌳🌼🍃
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The theme for #WorldMentalHealthDay is mental health in an unequal world.
That’s why we’re using today as a reminder of the devastating consequences this week’s £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit will have for people’s mental health.
#KeepTheLifeline
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The BPS has joined more than 60 psychological associations to raise awareness about what psychology offers humanity #humanityneedspsychology #GlobalPsychology
Find out why global collaboration is vital from @ClinPsychDavid @hazelmorphsmart
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We’re aware of recent concerns about psychologists commenting on public figures – see our response bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/p…
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🌳 Therapy conducted outdoors can provide patients with increased freedom to express themselves.
For #MentalHealth awareness week @Juliet_Young1 created this wonderful illustration about the potential benefits of providing therapy in outdoor spaces: bit.ly/OutsdeThrpyOutsideBen
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Beautiful poem created to recognise both the impact that psychologists have had during the pandemic, & how Covid-19 has affected us all. Created especially for #bpsconf , written by clinical psychologist & poet, Sanah Ahsan. Part one- watch the full film: bit.ly/BPSC19Poem
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Today is #NationalTeaDay so here's a tea related fact.
Occupational Psychologists invented the tea break to make factory work safer in the 1920's.
For more Occupational Psychology facts from @occpsychuk : bit.ly/OccPsychVid
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With lives thrown upside down by the pandemic, people may be finding it hard to focus on their health. Our new guidance gives advice to health officials to use psychology to encourage people to adopt healthy behaviours.
@DrAngelChater @GWShorter #Covid19
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'Let's put play front and centre for children and young people' @edpsydan
We're calling on the Government to put back 10 mins of play a day in school, reversing years of decline as part of our campaign, #TimeToPlay
Find out more: bps.org.uk/time-to-play
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Four new Sections have received approval from members: Cyberpsychology, Defence and Security, Male Psychology and Political Psychology. #BPSAGM
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We've signed a consensus statement calling for the removal of benefit sanctions for people with mental health difficulties bps.org.uk/sanctionsstatemen…
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'From my personal experience in the creative industries, I believe that independent mental health support from psychologists for performing artists would be hugely beneficial.' @katiewaissel24
Find out about our call for better mental health support: bps.org.uk/news/better-menta…
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NEW: Guidance to support #education professionals to meet the psychological needs of #children as they plan for their return to school during the #Coronavirus crisis.
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@DECPOfficial @edpsych #Covid19 #psychology
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We are deeply disappointed that the government has failed to commit to bringing forward bills to:
❌#BanConversionTherapy
🤝And reform the Mental Health Act,
in today's #KingsSpeech
bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds…
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We're proud to be marching in the #Pride2022 parade today!
The BPS stands with the global LGBTQ+ community - and we acknowledge the role psychology can play in furthering equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights.
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'Racisim in society is not simply the cumulative product of individual people being individually racist, but are a function of that plus a society that facilitates it' @JohnAmaechi spoke about racism in football, but his words are relevant to all sport - wherever racism is found.
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The announcement in the Queen's speech today that the government plan to #BanConversionTherapy is a welcome move.
We urge the government to act with speed to outlaw this practice which is unethical, potentially harmful and not supported by evidence: bit.ly/QSpchCvThrpy
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Changing behaviour is key to preventing infection, but the challenge is how to get people on board. We've published guidance to give #policy-makers and #communicators psychological insights to drive change #psychology #lockdown #behaviourchange #Covid-19
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"Climate change and mental health are two of the most pressing issues that we’re facing and, in many ways, they are linked" Prince Harry: bit.ly/PrinceHonMHandClimate…
The psychological trauma of climate-related events is something we cannot ignore. New report from @imperialcollege , written with contributions from our members, highlights the impact of the #ClimateCrisis on mental health: bit.ly/ClimateCrisisImpctMH
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While remote working should continue where possible, some psychologists may now need to start tackling safety considerations as they return to the workplace - we've released new guidance for practising psychologists to help with this #Covid19 bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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Do you work with autistic people?
Our "working with autism - best practice guidelines for psychologists" covers many different contexts in which psychologists work – including children and young people & more
Download the guideline via BPS Explore: bit.ly/AutismPracticeGuideli…
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Have you read our guidelines for psychologists working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity? #Pride #Pride2020
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Sad to say we’ve had several cases recently of abusive use of social media by some members targeted at individual and named BPS staff and volunteers. Reminder clearly not needed for vast majority of members, but for those who need it, (1/2)
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We stand in solidarity with the international psychological community in Ukraine and behind the values of democracy, human rights and freedom.
You can read our full statement here: bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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📚 "Catch up" with learning lost due to the pandemic narrative heaping "huge" pressure on children. @edpsydan Co-chair @DECPOfficial said it's "unrealistic" to expect children who have lived through such disruption to settle into formal learning. @BBCNews bit.ly/BPSCatch-up
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'Play helps children & young people in a number of ways, including reducing stress & anxiety & developing confidence.' @DrMelsie Co-chair @DECPOfficial
#TimeToPlay is our new campaign calling for 10 mins more school playtime every day.
Find out more: bps.org.uk/time-to-play
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Today is International Day of People With Disabilities - & this year's theme focuses on hidden disabilities
Our report, Psychology at work: Improving wellbeing & productivity in the workplace, looks at neurodiverse conditions that might not be observable to colleagues
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'Microaggressions show up day in and day out, like a constant and unwelcome companion' @SusanCousins6
Read more from Susan on the psychological impact of microaggressions in this @psychmag article: bit.ly/ThePsychMicroaggressi…
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Children's right to play has been as important as ever for children's wellbeing during the #Covid19 pandemic. This new #blog from our History of Psychology Centre reflects on the leading advocates for #play throughout psychology's history.
@DECPOfficial
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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, today.
Dr Nicky Hayes, President of the BPS, extends her condolences: bit.ly/BPSQElizabethIIAnnoun…
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"Each year globally, 703K people die by suicide. In each region of the world more men die by suicide than women," says @suicideresearch on the prevalence of suicide in men.
On #InternationalMensDay, we're highlighting the need for more tailored interventions that work for men.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 BPS Book Awards 👏
The Expectation Effect: How your mindset can transform your life by @d_a_robson
Thematic Analysis: A practical guide by @drvicclarke and @ginnybraun
Read the winner's reactions: bit.ly/2022BPSBookAward
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The Only Way is Ethics: Revised BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct launched bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/r… #psychology
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Professor Francesca Happé @HappeLab, an international leader on research into autism, has won the BPS Presidents’ Award for 2019. You can find the full story here - ow.ly/azhE50wTKh3
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For #BlackHistoryMonth we're celebrating the past, present and future within Black psychology. Across the month, we'll take a look at how Black psychologists have shaped current thinking across research and practice areas, and share some of the great work that's happening now.
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"We all have a role to play in this huge challenge of preventing suicide" @suicideresearch
Find out about and book this #BPScpd webinar: bps.org.uk/events/when-it-da…
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We are compassionate
We are curious
We are explorers
We are connectors
We are interactors
We are caring
#WeArePsychologists
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1/2 We're delighted to announce the winners of this year’s BPS Book Awards! Huge congratulations to Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore, winner of the popular science category for 'Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain'. 👏🙌🙌
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Are you interested in a career as a Clinical Psychologist?
We’ve set up a space in our Student online community with loads of articles and advice to help you get to where you want to be.
You can find it in the discussions section 👉 bps.org.uk/communities
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We've created new guidance to support policy-makers and communicators drive behavioural change to help prevent the spread of #Covid19 #lockdown #behaviourchange #policy #communications #psychology
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"You've been on the other side of the table; you've had your life analysed. This helps put ourselves in the service users shoes to a degree that is different from our colleagues," says @Emily1989Rose
We spoke to Emily this #DHM about the benefit of having disabled psychologists
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Want to learn about social class but not sure where to start? @psychmag have got just the reading list for you…📚
👉 bit.ly/ReadingListOnClass
It's part of #MakeIt10, our campaign to make social class a protected characteristic to ‘level up’ and tackle discrimination.
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What does it mean to be neurodiversity affirmative?
@psychmag contributors consider this question & its implications for how professionals & services can adapt with a focus on the autistic experience.
#WAAD24: bps.org.uk/psychologist/what…
Artwork by Natalie Dance @ProjectArtWorks
ALT Artwork: Untitled, by Natalie Dance, who is part of the Project Art Works collective of neurodiverse artists and activists. Quote reads: "Being Autistic is a different, valid, neurotype with a distinct developmental trajectory. It is a different way of experiencing the world, not a disorder." What does it mean to be neurodiversity affirmative? The Psychologist Magazine. Purple background, BPS logo.
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A clinical neuropsychologist must be in every integrated community stroke service.
We urge commissioners to guarantee this to help people in stroke rehabilitation achieve the best possible quality of life.
Hear from @DrMgriffiths66 & supporting orgs: bit.ly/NeuropsychForStrkePnt…
ALT Photo of a rehabilitation room with a psychologist showing a brain image scan to a patient.
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We've joined eight other professional bodies in endorsing new guidance for psychological professionals, including on potential redeployment, during the #Covid19 pandemic bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/n…
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⬇️Why psychologically safe workplaces are crucial 👏
We spoke to @AmyCEdmondson about the importance of psychological safety in health and care.
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The pandemic has resulted in many professionals handling distressing and traumatic material while working from home, which could lead to secondary #trauma.
We've published new advice to help managers and supervisors support their staff. #Covid19
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1/2 Hi Tania, thanks for reaching out. The use of preferred terminology is long established psychological/ psychotherapeutic practice & is in line with guidance, .i.e. that of CQC & GMC. The term slut has been reclaimed by feminist activists. Particularly evident in the SlutWalk
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1 in 6 children & young people have a diagnosable mental health condition.
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This week, we’re supporting @Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek .
We'll be sharing guidance & resources to help support young people's mental health throughout the week.
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#WorldMentalHealthDay's theme this year is mental health in an unequal world, so we’re using today as a reminder that it’s not too late for the government to reverse it’s decision on the £20-a-week cut to #UniversalCredit and #KeepTheLifeline
👉 bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/m…
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Students did not benefit from studying according to their supposed learning style bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/s… #psychology
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✨Congratulations @notthefirstpete
@SotonPsych @UniRdg_Psych , who has received our Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, for his work examining anxiety disorders and their prevention in children.
For more about Dr Pete Lawrence’s work: bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/d…
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BBC Radio 4 Extra is repeating Martin Sixsmith's series In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind bbc.co.uk/programmes/b041dlk…
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Covid has had far-reaching consequences for everyone, including academic staff & students in psychology departments.
That's why we've launched our Covid-19 Research Resources Hub, which contains guidance, publications & information, all in one place.
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We've joined more than 60 other psychological associations from across the world to support a campaign against violence in the home #ActionAgainstViolence #GlobalPsychology #PsicologiaGlobal bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/b…
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