The Psychologist, April 2025

Our editor, Dr Jon Sutton, introduces the April 2025 issue of The Psychologist.

Ella Rhodes spoke to Sophie Ellis, Research Manager at the Prison Reform Trust, and Nic Bowes, former British Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology Chair and Professor in Practitioner Forensic Psychology, about their joint efforts to campaign for change in how people serving highly controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences are managed.

Ella Rhodes spoke to Professor of Psychology Education Julie Hulme (Nottingham Trent University) ahead of a British Psychological Society event where she will discuss her new book Psychology in Everyday Life: Using psychology to make a difference.

Dr James Alvarez (pictured) won this year's Research Award, a partnership between the British Psychological Society and the Association of Technical Staff in Psychology.

Health Services Safety Investigations Body aims to understand how health providers learn from patient safety incidents.

According to the Health Foundation report, the mental health of the working-age population appears to be getting worse.

New guidance with support from the British Psychological Society.

New research suggests that knowing we’re being monitored impacts involuntary perceptual processes, without us realising.

New work explores the influence of the Covid pandemic on gender identity in trans and gender diverse youth.

Things that should literally make stomachs churn simply don’t for kids, according to new research.

Participants of a recent trial see 'meaningful improvements' in their ability to function and live their lives — though effects were somewhat modest.

New study unpicks the influence of instant beauty filters on body image and attitudes.

When menopause and autism collide, many report feeling unwarned, unprepared, and without appropriate support, according to new research.

Nick Beazley-Long goes to the sources of our Research Digest coverage…

Ciaran Smith on how search engines may be hindering research.

Ella Rhodes speaks with Psychologists researching conversations and motivations around the decision not to have children.

Eight teachers share how they got their start in and their love for Psychology education.

Fauzia Khan interviews Dr Brian Murray, Chair of the British Psychological Society Division of Counselling Psychology and Consultant Counselling Psychologist with Manx Care.

Ian Florance talks to clinical psychologist Sarah Stacey.

Laura Anne Winter, Divine Charura, Lynne Gabriel, Martin Milton, Silva Neves and Olga Oulanova with insights from their recent book.

Our editor Jon Sutton has some questions for Ruth Leys, author of Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Rise and Fall of Priming Research (University of Chicago Press); plus an extract.

Being a perfectionist can often result in persistent procrastination that no amount of time management can solve. However, says Dr Ellen Hendriksen, in an exclusive extract from her book, 'How to be Enough: Seven life-changing steps for self-critics, overthinkers and perfectionists', there are some simple ways to challenge ourselves.

Elliot Cohen explains why his new book, The Psychology of Slow Living, advocates for a more humane pace of life.

Fiona Gabbert, Professor of Applied Psychology and Director of the Forensic Psychology Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London, on how they are transforming public understanding of criminal justice.

Chartered Psychologist Dr Verity Di Mascio (London Metropolitan University) watches 'The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia' on Channel 4.

Associate Editor for Culture, Kate Johnstone reviews a short film festival.

Anthony Montgomery thinks that Psychology’s apparent reluctance to study stupidity speaks volumes about our discipline.

We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.

John A. Good writes in.

Anya Jan, a master's student in Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice at University College London, explores how AI can transform mental health care.

A tribute from friends and colleagues (past and present) from the Association for the Teaching of Psychology and the British Psychological Society.

A tribute from Mike Wang, Graham Powell, David Johnson and Chris Bradshaw.

A tribute from colleagues in Wales.

A tribute from Rebecca Dwyer.

Mark R. McDermott, Emeritus Professor, University of East London, with a personal recollection.

Marc Hye-Knudsen, on his 2023 feature article for The Psychologist.