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Editorial, December 2024

We meet the first Co-Chairs of the new British Psychological Society Environmental Psychology Section.

'Environmental Psychology is broad and deep'

The UK government has launched a consultation on its 10-year plan to improve the NHS.

Ensuring a thriving NHS

New report by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance calls for more investment in maternal mental health services.

‘Parents and babies simply can’t wait’

The report, Support for children and young people with special educational needs, found inconsistent improvements in outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities since 2019 on a background of increased demand.

A damning assessment of SEND support

We hear from the award-winning Minoritised Ethnic Student Collective.

‘This is our strength’

Emma Young on recent papers and commentaries.

Should psychologists embrace AI-powered hypothesis generation?

When do people start to notice, and treat others differently, based on wealth? A new investigation finds it may be earlier than you think.

Recognising the Haves and Have-nots

The debate on whether facial expressions can influence mood rages on, with new work using electrical stimulation adding a fresh twist.

Electrical smiles spark better moods

Money affects nearly every aspect of our lives, yet managing our finances isn’t about what we know, it’s about how we behave. Jennifer Gledhill hears from Psychologists with tips…

The Psychologist Guide to… Money

Marcus Munafo on seeking funding as a researcher.

Money, money, money…

How is our relationship with finance and credit changing? Do we need to be more psychologically vigilant when it comes to the payment options now on offer? Deputy Editor Jennifer Gledhill looks at the new rules around borrowing…

The new rules of credit

Carl R. Nassar on how Psychologists will change the world, with a focus on breaking free from the shackles of our consumer culture.

From the dark of isolation to a dawn of mutuality

Professor Nick Neave from Northumbria University is director of the Hoarding Research Group and explains why hoarding behaviour is much more than having too much stuff.

‘Hoarding is a coping strategy, which has got out of hand’

Lasana Harris is a Professor of Social Neuroscience at University College London. He tells Jennifer Gledhill why we have become desensitised to homeless people and how we can remedy the situation.

‘Our brains dehumanise homeless people’

Financial Psychotherapist Vicky Reynal tells Jon Sutton about the themes in her new book; plus an extract.

‘Often, money difficulties are the proverbial tip of the iceberg’

Toby Engelking reviews the book 'The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health' by Camilla Nord (Allen Lane).


Bridging gaps in the balanced brain

Tony Prescott's 'The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence', reviewed by Zilong Zhong.

Enlightening, and slightly alarming

Eva van den Broek and Tim den Heijer illustrate concepts from their book, ‘The Housefly Effect’.

Our top 10 nudges: Behavioural Science in everyday advertising

Ron Wiener worked in mental health for much of his life. Writing as Brian Shepherd, he has re-published a book of poems, ‘The Barefoot Therapist’.

The eternal struggles in mental health

Wind Goodfriend, co-editor of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale Psychology’, shares a trio of extracts from the book.

Why Gilead is personal

Carolyn Laubender with the epilogue from her new book, ‘The Political Clinic: Psychoanalysis and Social Change in the 20th Century’.

Here, there, and everywhere – now

Dr Sue Roffey, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, is ‘revisioning education’ in her new book.

ASPIRE to wellbeing and learning for all

Psychology student Maisy Gledhill visited a unique exhibition, ‘How To Survive The Apocalypse’ at the Museum of Homelessness.

Reframing the myths and stereotypes of homelessness

Catriona Shelly, Dearbhla Moroney and Orla Muldoon review the film, 'Small Things Like These'.


Compassion… an act of defiance

Vanessa Yim on 'Challenging Perspectives: A visual exploration of diverse experiences of eating disorder recovery'.

Public engagement through art exhibitions 

Our editor Jon Sutton hears from Nima Bassiri, author of ‘Madness and Enterprise: Psychiatry, Economic Reason, and the Emergence of Pathological Value’. 

‘Madness was imagined through the lens of economic value’

Ian Florance meets forensic psychologist Karen Howell, Clinical Director for Psychology Projects at Elysium Healthcare.

‘There is no health without mental health’

A discussion between Professor Chris Roe and Professor Chris French; introduced and coordinated by Dr Steve Taylor.

Will the debate about ‘psi’ ever be settled?

Dr Alex Barker calls for The Psychologist to ‘move ahead of the curve’ on advertising.

A sobering wake-up call around alcohol marketing

The future of executive function training

There are many ways to evidence commitment

Lyana Ameruddin on the research and some practical advice based on personal experience.

Beating loneliness in your 20s

Kerry Fisher on navigating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, IVF and other challenges while studying Psychology.

‘Why was a baby not happening for me?’

Leanne Haywood (pictured), a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and PhD candidate at the University of Chichester, draws on her research and personal experience.

Are Green Social Prescriptions the future of mental health care? 

A decade later, Fionnuala C. Murphy and Natasha Sigala revisit their cover feature in The Psychologist.

From the archive: Women scientists in psychology – time for action

Reframing our understanding of homelessness, challenging consumer culture, considering behavioural nudges in advertising, and more…

The Psychologist, December 2024

Fionnuala C. Murphy, Dorothy V.M. Bishop, and Natasha Sigala.

Women scientists in psychology – time for action

Nesrin Gokcen with the latest in our series for budding writers.

New Voices: The rise of student consumerism

Ian Florance meets students and the people who teach and employ them.

Feature: Expectations and destinations

Peter Reddy, Stephan Dutke, Ioulia Papageorgi and Helen Bakker look at how our continental neighbours are nurturing the next generation of psychologists.

Educating Europe

He is survived by his son and daughter, his brother Keith and his mother

Robert Taylor (1956–2014)

Problem gambling, 'colour blind' perspectives and more

More letters… December 2014

Dr Joanna Wilde also points out how it can be possible to build a culture of transparency and openness, specifically focusing on the psychological factors that need to be managed to enable such a culture to exist in the NHS.

Society: Working for culture change in the NHS

Walter Mischel speaks to Lance Workman about his famous ‘Marshmallow Test’ and more.

The master of self-control 

Throughout her career Professor Wykes has sought to involve mental health service users as active members of research – not just as research participants or consumers

Award for Promoting Equality of Opportunity

Julie Hulme considers the implications of the continued popularity of the subject.

Psychological literacy – from classroom to real world

The two winners of the 2014 BPS Book Award have been announced as Psychology, Mental Health and Distress by John Cromby, David Harper and Paula Reavey in the Textbook category and The Optimism Bias – Why We’re Wired to Look on the Bright Side by Tali Sharot in the Popular Science category

Book Award winners 2014

Phil Banyard indicates why we should be worried.

What is happening to A-level psychology? 

President’s column: December 2014

Our journalist Ella Rhodes brings you a round-up of other news, including open access concerns, researching body image, Samaritans app, drinking during pregnancy, dance and more.

Other news…

The latest from the Society's free Research Digest, from Alex Fradera and Christian Jarrett. 

From the Digest, December 2014

Victoria Bourne (Royal Holloway, University of London)

Teaching-focused careers in psychology 

Gender equality in academic science

Photo by Rebecca Jory and words by Menna Price, for Swansea University’s ‘Research as Art’ competition. 

Big Picture: I can resist anything but…

Ella Rhodes reports on the Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prizes.

Smiling and an overlooked problem

Freelance science writer and blogger Neurobonkers reviews Steven Pinker's 'The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century'.

Cursed by knowledge

Hazel Skelsey Guest on the lesser-known aspects of a famous theory.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – the sixth level 

Such new connections, in the therapeutic context, may lead to new insights and consequent psychological change and growth, thus there are important implications for psychological therapy and possibly for neuropsychological rehabilitation

Hallucinogens – don’t choose ignorance

Emeritus Professor at the University of Birmingham. Includes online-only answers.

One on one… with Rita Jordan

The debate continues in our letters pages.

Assisted dying – philosophical and religious perspectives

The British Psychological Society has launched BPS Impact, an online portal where work that has potential social, economic and cultural benefits can be showcased

New Society portal to showcase research impact

Martin Graff takes a 'bah humbug' look at some of the relevant research. 

Can we have a Happy Christmas?

It’s the 10th anniversary of the inauguration of the Society’s Special Group in Coaching Psychology. We hear from some of its members.

Coaching psychology: strength in diversity

Autism causes difficulties in communication and understanding ToM; however, this does not halt an individual’s desire to form emotional bonds.

Autism – beyond the myths

Including Trust Me, I’m a Doctor; the psychology of babies; tears of a clown; and much more 

December 2014: More reviews…

Claire Hewson provides updates on practicalities and possibilities.

Methods: Conducting research on the internet – a new era

Our journalist Ella Rhodes meets a psychologist involved in the fight against the epidemic

Commit and act on Ebola

The Psychologist, December 2014

Sixty years after the Robbers Cave study, Stephen Reicher and S. Alexander Haslam introduce an appreciation of a Sherif for today and for tomorrow.

Camps, conflict and collectivism

Aysel Kayaoğlu, Sertan Batur and Ersin Aslıtürk consider the social psychologist and political activist.

The unknown Muzafer Sherif

Gina Perry looks at how Muzafer Sherif’s participants saw his studies.

The view from the boys

Michael J. Platow and John A. Hunter reflect on Muzafer Sherif’s Boys’ Camp Studies.

Necessarily collectivistic

The mindful way, preventing stress in organisations, autism and more.

Book reviews - Online extra

Work-life balance, a neat trick for students, Scrabble vs Crosswords and more

From the Research Digest…

Thrive: the Power of Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies; and more reviews 

Other news: Open science, e-cigarettes, book awards and more

A round-up of other letters from the November issue.

Letters: Healing the wounds of the Scottish Referendum, and more

Sex abuse – grasping the complexities

Dyslexia – getting it wrong

Assisted dying – choice and recognition

Ella Rhodes reports from a lecture by Professor Steven Pinker

A less violent world?

A new report authored by Professor Andy Field looks at the mathematical and statistical needs of undergraduates in psychology. Ella Rhodes reports.

Students and their struggles with stats

Awards for the serious and not so serious

Nobel and IgNobel

We received several letters in response to last month's special issue. 

The end of autism?

Ella Rhodes reports from a one-day symposium ‘Stories of Psychology: War and Its Aftermath’ held on 8 October. 

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