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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

Our Editor, Jon Sutton, introduces the December 2023 issue of The Psychologist.

Editorial, December 2023

The new Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Sexualities Section, Dr Rob Agnew, spoke to Ella Rhodes about his work, experiences, and hopes for the section’s future.

‘We do have utterly outstanding allyship in the BPS’

In brief from the BPS, December 2023

Ella Rhodes hears from Cate Starr about a forthcoming talk.

‘The true essence of BDSM is radical open communication’

The BPS President, Dr Nicky Hayes, on a recent visit to Japan.

From the President - December 2023

BPS releases position statement on the Climate and Ecological Crisis.

‘We cannot just do nothing, as a profession we must act now’

The British Psychological Society’s Research Board has announced the winners of its Lifetime Achievement Award and Presidents’ Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge. 

Creativity and advocacy in major society awards

‘Where the change really needed to take place was at policy level’

Recovery colleges were first developed in England to support the recovery of those with mental health symptoms or mental illness.

Recovery colleges study

Emma Young reports on a systematic review.

Seasons and the psyche

New study finds that seeing parts of themselves in the art makes paintings more appealing to viewers.

Art that reflects us is more enjoyable

Investigations into the hunger hormone ghrelin suggest it may influence the appeal of social stimuli, such as caressing touches, in order to move getting a snack up your to-do list.

Hunger makes soft caresses less pleasurable

Contemplation – the power to transform self and society

Erik de Haan ponders why he finds supervision so gratifying, and what makes it different from other forms of helping.

Supervision – shadowy spaces and Greek tragedies

Madeleine Stevens on why psychological safety matters during the implementation of redundancies, and how to foster it.

Double jeopardy: The surreptitious consequences of redundancy

Laura McHale asks whether the inability to ‘manage ambiguity’ is a personal failing or an excuse for bad management.

Corporate gaslighting, absentee leaders and the emotions of work

Odessa S. Hamilton, Jasmine Virhia and Teresa Almeida on a double-edged sword…

Workplace friendships

Ian Florance interviews Consultant Clinical Psychologist Laura Scarrone Bonhomme.

‘Gender identity work affects everyone’

Our editor Jon Sutton meets Dr Kirren Schnack, author of ‘Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life’.

‘When we practise acceptance, it eases the internal struggle’

Three authors of 'Transforming Professional Practice in Education: Psychology, Dialogue, and the Practice of Becoming Human' on the books that shaped them.

Learning how to become human

Dr Rob Agnew reviews 'Gender Affirming Therapy: A guide to what transgender and non-binary clients can teach us', by Laura Scarrone Bonhomme, Skye Davies and Dr Michael Beattie.

Valuing the humanity, diversity and uniqueness

Lene Osmundsen reviews Tracy Livecchi and Liza Morton's book 'Healing Hearts and Minds: A Holistic Approach to Coping Well with Congenital Heart Disease'.

Heart and mind to the fore

An exclusive extract from ‘What Makes Us Social?’, by Chris Frith and Uta Frith.

Be warned: The troubling expectation of regret

An exclusive extract from 'Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It' (Basic Books) by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris.

Suspect primes

…from Dr Madeleine Pownall, Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Scholarship) at the University of Leeds.

A (psychology) love letter to Taylor Swift…

Miche Robinson on how non-conventional performances could improve innovation and creativity in classical music.

Mavericks: ‘passion for a wider cause’ in the changing world of classical music

Emily Friend reviews the Netflix show, Dear Child.

A crime thriller for thinkers

Chartered Psychologist Professor Victoria Tischler (University of Surrey) on an exhibition she has curated around the life and work of Mary Barnes.

A creative rebirth

Barry Orr ponders how industrial action might be considered, or averted, from psychological therapists.

‘Could vs should’ in AI therapy 

Fauzia Khan interviews Dr Viba Pavan Kumar, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead for South Birmingham Integrated Community Care and Recovery Service (ICCR) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

‘Simply observing good leadership can be inspiring’

A response to a November issue article, from Professor Hugh C.H. Koch.

GPs and Psychologists

Sally Norris, an Assistant Psychologist, has some observations.

Positive Psychology in a neuropsychology setting 

Dr Benaliligha Francis Selemo on routes and appreciation for independent practitioners.

'Consultant Psychologist' status

Andy Johnson 1980-2023

Who would be your ideal psychological party guest (living or dead)?

The Psychologist, December 2023

Editorial, November 2023

Natalie Billing (British Psychological Society Careers Manager) previews the event.

The Careers Festival is back, bigger and bolder

The British Psychological Society’s Board of Trustees has recently welcomed new members – including incoming Chair of the Practice Board Clinical Psychologist and Emeritus Professor Tony Lavender, and new Chair of the Education and Training Board, Professor Patricia Hind. Ella Rhodes met them.

Meet the new Board Chairs

Several perspectives on a day jointly funded by the University of Sussex and the British Psychological Society as part of the senate campaign #MakeIt10: Tackling Social Class Inequalities. 

The psychology of social class inequalities in the classroom

Dr Emily Arden-Close and Dr Reece Bush-Evans on research and reform.

‘Gambling laws are analogue in a digital age’

An online exhibition in October, hosted by the British Psychological Society’s History of Psychology Centre, will celebrate the life of Mollie Hunte. It's a collaboration with the London Metropolitan Archives, and their Archivist Rebecca Adams told us about Hunte.

Mollie Hunte: Educational Psychologist, educator and activist

Editor Jon Sutton meets Glenda Liell, Forensic Psychologist and Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Committee on Test Standards.

‘We’re here to advocate the responsible use of tests’

Graham Towl, former Ministry of Justice Chief Psychologist was named the new chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation.

New Chair on offender rehabilitation

A recent systematic review maps out the relationships between nightmares and several psychiatric conditions, finding potential avenues to improve symptoms via treating bad dreams.

Nightmares: From terror to treatments

New study finds that inflammation may heighten the impact of emotional cues.

Inflammatory response may influence how we see others

New research shows that when gender is obscured in football videos, women’s performances are rated equally to men’s.

Women’s football performs well on level playing field

Experiencing spiritual meaning in scientific discovery offers an array of psychological boosts, according to new research.

Finding spirituality in science benefits wellbeing and learning

Recent developments in simulating invisibility allow investigation into the experience of being truly unseen.

Embodying an invisible face makes us feel unseen

Tris Smith on why and how to run an Unusual Experiences Support Group.

Unusual experiences, everyday people

Dr Peter Olusoga and David Olusoga talk about identity, what it means to be British, culture and David's major new BBC series, Union.

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