The Psychologist, June 2008

Diana Harcourt and Nichola Rumsey introduce the special issue.

Esther Hansen and Alex Clarke, clinical psychologists in a hospital department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, on what they have to offer.

Tim Moss and Ben Rosser examine outcomes and explanations.

James Partridge and Adam Pearson give personal perspectives on visible difference, and outline a view of the way ahead.

Spearman Medal winner Chris Chambers looks at what human brain stimulation can tell us.

Over three days in April, more than 900 delegates attended the Society’s Annual Conference at the Royal Dublin Society. Read on for our extensive and diverse coverage, including WEB-ONLY EXTRAS.

Including Elizabeth Valentine on the British Psychological Society of 1908 – membership, meetings, publications and perennial issues; plus a report from the recent History and Philosophy of Psychology Section conference.

Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol

Including the stuff of thought, chronic headaches, PTSD and more (including web-only extras).

Including cannabis, paranoia, gaming gore, vision and sport, working memory and more.

Including President's column, Book and Doctoral Awards, and a summary of the Society's response to the Department of Health on statutory regulation.

Including statutory regulation, ABA, health literacy and more.