The Psychologist, March 2018
Placing mind in the metropolis
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An area in dire need of critical thinking
Patrick Larsson reviews 'Mad or Bad? A Critical Approach to Counselling and Forensic Psychology'.
A 'DeStress Fest' in Leicester
Head to the University of Leicester's Attenborough Arts Centre.
President’s letter, March 2018
The latest from Nicola Gale.
Green Paper concerns
The British Psychological Society responds to government proposals on Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision.
Beyond expectations
Joe Barnby on 'Beyond my control', a play from public engagement initiative IMPACT.
Standing up to shyness
Ray Crozier, Honorary Professor at Cardiff University, tells us about working with stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert on a TV programme.
Featured job: Director of Studies (Senior Management) at Metanoia Institute
Vacancy on the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy by Professional Studies (DCPsych).
‘Values provide a social glue’
We got in touch with Professor Greg Maio (University of Bath) about his new book, 'The Psychology of Human Values' (Psychology Press).
More than frills
We spoke to Carolyn Mair, Professor of Psychology for Fashion, on the eve of the publication of her new book, 'The Psychology of Fashion' (Routledge).
Feminist psychology gone missing
Gender and the Organization: Women at Work in the 21st Century by Marianna Fotaki & Nancy Harding (Routledge; Pb £34.99). Reviewed by Paula Nicolson.
Empathy – the magic explanatory bullet?
'The Empathy Instinct: How to Create a More Civil Society' by Peter Bazalgette (John Murray; Hb £16.99); reviewed by Dr Chris Timms.
Beyond binaries
'How to Understand Your Gender: A Practical Guide for Exploring Who You Are' by Alex Iantaffi & Meg-John Barker (Jessica Kingsley Publishers; Pb £14.99). Reviewed by Dr Adam Jowett, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Coventry University.
Sharing our science… scientifically
The Oxford Handbook of the Science of Science Communication by Kathleen Jamieson, Dan Kahan & Dietram Scheufele (Eds.) Oxford (University Press; Hb £105.00) reviewed by Phil Loring.
A step too far for teachers?
Concerns over government proposals to integrate mental health provision in schools.
Insights from across the discipline
Jim Wood on recent content.
Tricky diagnosis
Dr Jeremy Swinson follows up our February 'Looking back' piece.
Overexposure to cognitive tests
Dr Marina Papoutsi raises concerns.
OK to be mentally ill?
Richard Hallam writes.
O is for… Observation
The Psychologist A to Z continues.
The brains of experts
Merim Bilalić considers the cognitive processes behind the neuroscience.
‘That was all I needed. Someone believed in me’
Ian Florance meets Consultant Clinical Psychologist Fiona Kennedy.
‘The economy was crashing, consumer confidence was at an all-time low and targets were increasing’
Declan Gaule is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and CEO of the MFG Group, an international automotive training and consultancy business.
A brief history of dyslexia
Philip Kirby on the significance of evolving views of the condition, and efforts to preserve records of them.
Mighty oaks from acorns grow
Stella Gkika and Elaine Swift cultivate multidisciplinary trees of strength and resilience.
Moving psychology forward – with charisma
Ahead of his keynote address at the British Psychological Society’s Annual Conference in Nottingham this May, Ella Rhodes heard from John Antonakis, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the University of Lausanne.
Placing mind in the metropolis
Our journalist Ella Rhodes speaks to psychologists about what we need to bring to our urban spaces.
"When there are people who are watching, it makes a difference"
Professor Stephen D. Reicher returns from acting as an international observer in Turkish court, as academics are charged with 'terrorist propaganda'. (Now with update).
An exciting time to be a psychologist?
Ella Rhodes reports from an event on replication and reproducibility, with signs of hope and progress amidst the continued debate.
Psychologist appointed to key Welsh role
Professor Peter Halligan is the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales.
Fatalistic tone ultimately helps nobody
Craig A. Harper (Nottingham Trent University) watches 'Stacey Dooley Investigates… Second Chance Sex Offenders'.
Tone deaf?
Our editor Jon Sutton on respect and rigour in the replication debate.
Professor Simon H. Haskell 1928-2018
Margaret Paull with an appreciation.
Fear, confusion and dark humour
Dr Sally Marlow (National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London) watches the play 'Still Ill' at the New Diorama Theatre.
Seeing screen time differently
Jon Sutton reports from a one-day event on research, policy and communication in a digital era.
It doesn't need to be like this
Dr Penny Priest reports from the launch of the 'Power, Threat, Meaning' framework.
‘It’s not an easy conversation to have with a kid who thinks they’re invincible’
Dr Carla Sofka is a Professor of Social Work at Siena College, Loudonville, New York, with an interest in the role of digital and social media in supporting bereaved students. Our editor Jon Sutton asks the questions.
"This incitement to 'become different' can be both thrilling and terrifying"
Our editor Jon Sutton meets social psychologist Professor Paul Stenner (Open University).