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Deepen your understanding of the Approved Clinician role.
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Deepen your understanding of the Approved Clinician role.
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Join us in London on 28 Nov ’25 to explore the role in practice, learn the value of multi-professional collaboration, & connect with colleagues across professions.
Book your place: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=318
Are you a psychology academic ready to lead a flagship book series?
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Are you a psychology academic ready to lead a flagship book series?
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
We're seeking a Series Editor for our 'BPS Core Textbooks in Psychology'. Collaborate with us & Routledge to help shape undergraduate psychology education.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/series-edito...
We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy.
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy.
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." Chair of the Male Psychology Section.
Full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mens-health-strategy-england
How can psychology improve outcomes for men & boys?
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How can psychology improve outcomes for men & boys?
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
This #InternationalMensDay, explore our selection of research & articles showing how psychological insights guide practice, from boosting therapy engagement to tackling stigma.
https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/raising-awareness-mens-and-boys-wellbeing
Our website is currently offline due to the widespread Cloudflare outage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our website is currently offline due to the widespread Cloudflare outage.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are keeping a close eye on the situation.
We'll update you as soon as everything is back up and running.
"The CPD Quality Mark Scheme gave our course more than just credibility. It gave clients confidence."
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"The CPD Quality Mark Scheme gave our course more than just credibility. It gave clients confidence."
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
Psychologist Julie Hurst shares how her 'Everyday Magic' course, which builds wellbeing in schools, benefitted from BPS recognition.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/confidence-through-credibility
Congratulations Dr Nicola O'Donnell, winner of the William Inman Prize 2025
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations Dr Nicola O'Donnell, winner of the William Inman Prize 2025
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Her research gives a voice to young people affected by Retinoblastoma by exploring its psychological impact & developing new support for survivors.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/winner-...
Is psychology doing enough to help people through the menopause?
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Is psychology doing enough to help people through the menopause?
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Awareness is growing, but access to effective care is limited. CBT, mindfulness, & compassion-based therapies can ease symptoms yet more needs to be done.
More on this in @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Which DClinPsy course is right for you?
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Which DClinPsy course is right for you?
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
Our Alternative Handbook shares honest insights from trainees to help you decide. As Ken Cheung, PQG Co-Chair, says, “It helped me digest the trainees’ experiences in the courses I was interested in.”
👉 https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
How will the NHS 10-Year Health Plan reshape the future of care?
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
How will the NHS 10-Year Health Plan reshape the future of care?
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
Explore how it will move more services into communities, harness digital innovation, and place prevention at the heart of healthcare for the decade ahead.
Register:
"Behind every person is a story and a life."
Forensic psychologist Geraldine O'Hare shares why "psychology was a very natural choice of career" for her.
"A wonderful, worthwhile and most rewarding career awaits." 👟 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
#PsychologyMatters
Forensic psychologist Geraldine O'Hare shares why "psychology was a very natural choice of career" for her.
"A wonderful, worthwhile and most rewarding career awaits." 👟 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
#PsychologyMatters
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"Behind every person is a story and a life."
Forensic psychologist Geraldine O'Hare shares why "psychology was a very natural choice of career" for her.
"A wonderful, worthwhile and most rewarding career awaits." 👟 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
#PsychologyMatters
Forensic psychologist Geraldine O'Hare shares why "psychology was a very natural choice of career" for her.
"A wonderful, worthwhile and most rewarding career awaits." 👟 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
#PsychologyMatters
We back the Mental Health Foundation’s call to end Scotland’s public mental health emergency.
Prevention must be at the heart of the next Scottish Government’s approach.
Our Scottish Branch Chair, Yana Yaneva responds: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-bac...
Prevention must be at the heart of the next Scottish Government’s approach.
Our Scottish Branch Chair, Yana Yaneva responds: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-bac...
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We back the Mental Health Foundation’s call to end Scotland’s public mental health emergency.
Prevention must be at the heart of the next Scottish Government’s approach.
Our Scottish Branch Chair, Yana Yaneva responds: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-bac...
Prevention must be at the heart of the next Scottish Government’s approach.
Our Scottish Branch Chair, Yana Yaneva responds: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-bac...
Nearly 1 million young people are now out of education, employment or training (NEET).
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
October 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Nearly 1 million young people are now out of education, employment or training (NEET).
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Dr Rachel Bradley our Faculty for Children, Young People & their Families chair says the link between mental health and economic inactivity risks creating a “vicious cycle.”
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
It’s our 124th birthday! 🎉
Since 1901, psychologists have joined together to share ideas, champion change, and support each other through every stage of their careers.
Our story is your story; every member shapes who we are.
What’s been a key moment in your psychology journey? 💬
Since 1901, psychologists have joined together to share ideas, champion change, and support each other through every stage of their careers.
Our story is your story; every member shapes who we are.
What’s been a key moment in your psychology journey? 💬
October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s our 124th birthday! 🎉
Since 1901, psychologists have joined together to share ideas, champion change, and support each other through every stage of their careers.
Our story is your story; every member shapes who we are.
What’s been a key moment in your psychology journey? 💬
Since 1901, psychologists have joined together to share ideas, champion change, and support each other through every stage of their careers.
Our story is your story; every member shapes who we are.
What’s been a key moment in your psychology journey? 💬
Are you feeling overwhelmed choosing where to apply for your DClinPsy?
The Alternative Handbook 2025/26 shares honest insights from 1,470+ trainees to help you make a clear decision. Hear directly from trainees about their experiences.
Download now: https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
The Alternative Handbook 2025/26 shares honest insights from 1,470+ trainees to help you make a clear decision. Hear directly from trainees about their experiences.
Download now: https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Are you feeling overwhelmed choosing where to apply for your DClinPsy?
The Alternative Handbook 2025/26 shares honest insights from 1,470+ trainees to help you make a clear decision. Hear directly from trainees about their experiences.
Download now: https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
The Alternative Handbook 2025/26 shares honest insights from 1,470+ trainees to help you make a clear decision. Hear directly from trainees about their experiences.
Download now: https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook
"As a family you can be oblivious to the negative influences on social media."
Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social
#PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...
Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social
#PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...
October 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"As a family you can be oblivious to the negative influences on social media."
Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social
#PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...
Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social
#PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...
Why are we so fascinated by true crime?
BPS chartered member Dr Nilufar Ahmed appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the compelling nature behind these stories, and how we can consume them more healthily.
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktfs/morning-live-series-7-15102025
BPS chartered member Dr Nilufar Ahmed appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the compelling nature behind these stories, and how we can consume them more healthily.
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktfs/morning-live-series-7-15102025
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why are we so fascinated by true crime?
BPS chartered member Dr Nilufar Ahmed appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the compelling nature behind these stories, and how we can consume them more healthily.
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktfs/morning-live-series-7-15102025
BPS chartered member Dr Nilufar Ahmed appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the compelling nature behind these stories, and how we can consume them more healthily.
Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ktfs/morning-live-series-7-15102025
"It's been a focus on raising awareness & trying to get the governing bodies to implement something that's actually going to improve the process."
Dom Ball featured in two of Scotland's leading newspapers on our released academy footballer support campaign.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/improve...
Dom Ball featured in two of Scotland's leading newspapers on our released academy footballer support campaign.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/improve...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"It's been a focus on raising awareness & trying to get the governing bodies to implement something that's actually going to improve the process."
Dom Ball featured in two of Scotland's leading newspapers on our released academy footballer support campaign.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/improve...
Dom Ball featured in two of Scotland's leading newspapers on our released academy footballer support campaign.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/improve...
For those signed off with long-term sickness, it’s vital recovery remains the priority.
Our president, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to the government's decision to place job advisors in GP surgeries and hospitals to support patients' return to work: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
#PsychologyMatters
Our president, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to the government's decision to place job advisors in GP surgeries and hospitals to support patients' return to work: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
#PsychologyMatters
October 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
For those signed off with long-term sickness, it’s vital recovery remains the priority.
Our president, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to the government's decision to place job advisors in GP surgeries and hospitals to support patients' return to work: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
#PsychologyMatters
Our president, Dr Roman Raczka, responds to the government's decision to place job advisors in GP surgeries and hospitals to support patients' return to work: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
#PsychologyMatters
The govt is seeking evidence in advance of its workforce plan, on:
Sickness to prevention
Analogue to digital
Hospital to community.
Our members are already doing brilliant work, share your examples so we can represent our community’s impact.
Respond by 24 Oct: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Sickness to prevention
Analogue to digital
Hospital to community.
Our members are already doing brilliant work, share your examples so we can represent our community’s impact.
Respond by 24 Oct: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The govt is seeking evidence in advance of its workforce plan, on:
Sickness to prevention
Analogue to digital
Hospital to community.
Our members are already doing brilliant work, share your examples so we can represent our community’s impact.
Respond by 24 Oct: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Sickness to prevention
Analogue to digital
Hospital to community.
Our members are already doing brilliant work, share your examples so we can represent our community’s impact.
Respond by 24 Oct: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Who gets left out when psychology only teaches a Eurocentric view?
This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn how African psychology can help you better support people of African ancestry and build a more inclusive practice.
Book now: learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn how African psychology can help you better support people of African ancestry and build a more inclusive practice.
Book now: learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Who gets left out when psychology only teaches a Eurocentric view?
This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn how African psychology can help you better support people of African ancestry and build a more inclusive practice.
Book now: learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn how African psychology can help you better support people of African ancestry and build a more inclusive practice.
Book now: learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
Know a psychology postgraduate with research worth celebrating?
Nominate them for the BPS Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025. This award recognises doctoral research that’s made a real contribution to psychology.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
Nominate them for the BPS Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025. This award recognises doctoral research that’s made a real contribution to psychology.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
October 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Know a psychology postgraduate with research worth celebrating?
Nominate them for the BPS Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025. This award recognises doctoral research that’s made a real contribution to psychology.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
Nominate them for the BPS Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025. This award recognises doctoral research that’s made a real contribution to psychology.
👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
Trauma isn’t always obvious, but it can shape mental health.
For psychologists, #WorldMentalHealthDay is a chance to reflect on how we support people & recognise hidden trauma. Join us on 18 Nov '25 for a #BPSLearn workshop to strength your practice.
👉 learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
For psychologists, #WorldMentalHealthDay is a chance to reflect on how we support people & recognise hidden trauma. Join us on 18 Nov '25 for a #BPSLearn workshop to strength your practice.
👉 learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
October 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Trauma isn’t always obvious, but it can shape mental health.
For psychologists, #WorldMentalHealthDay is a chance to reflect on how we support people & recognise hidden trauma. Join us on 18 Nov '25 for a #BPSLearn workshop to strength your practice.
👉 learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
For psychologists, #WorldMentalHealthDay is a chance to reflect on how we support people & recognise hidden trauma. Join us on 18 Nov '25 for a #BPSLearn workshop to strength your practice.
👉 learn.bps.org.uk/local/intell...
Govt to fund research into better mental health treatments.
Positive news this #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Dr Roman Raczka responds: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mental-health-research-funding-government?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_medium=social
Positive news this #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Dr Roman Raczka responds: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mental-health-research-funding-government?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_medium=social
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Govt to fund research into better mental health treatments.
Positive news this #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Dr Roman Raczka responds: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mental-health-research-funding-government?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_medium=social
Positive news this #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Dr Roman Raczka responds: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-new-mental-health-research-funding-government?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_medium=social
For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting Prof Mark Wetherell’s research on how the body responds to stress.
Discover the longer-term consequences of stress: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bear-necessities-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD
Discover the longer-term consequences of stress: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bear-necessities-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re highlighting Prof Mark Wetherell’s research on how the body responds to stress.
Discover the longer-term consequences of stress: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bear-necessities-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD
Discover the longer-term consequences of stress: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/bear-necessities-stress?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bpsofficial.bsky.social&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD