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It's been just over a year now since I took on the role of Online Content Manager here at The British Psychological Society, so I felt it was about time to put together a round-up explaining some of the work that has gone on behind the scenes over the last twelve months, as well as letting you know about some of the upcoming developments we have in store.
View resultThe society recently responded to the chancellor’s Autumn Statement, with one inclusion and one omission causing us particular concern.
View resultOne clear challenge placed with me on my arrival at the BPS has been to invigorate the structural review.
View result04 June 2022 marks the 100th anniversary since the death of one of the original BPS founders, W.H.R. Rivers.
View resultDepression is a psychological illness with physiological correlates, and one consistent biological feature of depression is an elevated immune response called inflammation.
View resultThe ability to concentrate on appropriate stimuli during athletic endeavours has long been proposed as one of the most important skills underlying athletic success.
View resultWhen I took over as chief executive of the society one of the first promises I made was to make us a more democratic organisation which is led by its members.
View resultThere’s a new vacancy on our Member Board, which is just one of a number of current opportunities to get more involved in your society and the work that we do.
View resultSamuel Kilby - one of our new Student Ambassadors - talks about what the role means to him.
View result04 Jun 2025
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Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) is one of what has been termed the “big four” psychotherapies, alongside DBT, MBT and Schema Therapy.
11 Nov 2025
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The Defence and Security Psychology Section is pleased to invite you to attend its 2025 one-day conference.
08 June 2021
The BPS has joined forces with a number of other organisations to call for a focus on the wellbeing of our health and care staff.
07 June 2023
Join more than 1,000 other psychology professionals from across the globe at ECP 2023.
10 May 2021
With lockdown and social distancing regulations easing, we spoke to some expert members to understand just why the lack of physical touch has been so hard for some, and what to expect now hugs are on the horizon.
02 July 2021
More than 30 per cent of UK children and young people feel their wellbeing is much worse since the pandemic, according to a survey that will be presented at the British Psychological Society conference today, Friday 2 July.
18 September 2023
The British Psychological Society and British Association of Social Workers say the new figures highlight the desperate need for the NHS Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs.
03 October 2022
New figures from the BPS reveal the mental health impact of the growing cost of living crisis.
21 September 2021
The families, support networks and partners of people with psychosis should be more involved in their loved ones’ interventions and treatments.
08 March 2023
On International Women’s Day, Dr Penny Trayner is named as one of 50 women innovators to be recognised by Innovate UK.
10 March 2022
Grants are available for BPS members to support their attendance at a one-off event celebrating the work of Professor Dorothy Bishop in June.
28 July 2023
The Landmark Issue is an opportunity for our journals to unite in their focus on one common theme of importance to society or the psychological discipline as a whole.
22 February 2021
'The notion that children need to catch up or are ‘behind’ at school due to the pandemic reinforces the idea that children have ‘one shot’ at their education.'
07 March 2022
New research from The British Psychological Society (BPS) has found that 41% of people surveyed are worried that a family member, friend or loved one will be lonely this Christmas.
04 October 2010
One challenge? 'To truly believe in something…'
17 January 2008
The Big One seems to reflect a contrast between the socially desirable and undesirable components of the Big Five personality traits.
01 March 2012
Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Leeds
07 January 2020
We dip into the Society member database and pick…James Lewis, a Principal Consultant at Cubiks, a global talent assessment consultancy part of the PSI family. With online extras.
05 November 2009
Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Includes web-only extras.
14 April 2013
Neuroscientist, comedian and Guardian blogger
24 July 2012
Specialist in Applied Sport Psychology, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University. Includes online-only answers
22 December 2012
Professor of Women's Health Psychology at the University of Western Sydney. With online only answers.
26 September 2019
We dip into the Society member database and pick… Sidney Irvine, former Professor of Differential Psychology, University of Plymouth, and consultant. sidneyirvine.co.uk Includes online extras.
Series: Educational Psychology in Scotland Volume: 24 Issue: 1
Date of Publication: 01-12-2024
Author(s): Andrew Donaldson
View Educating children about death: Scottish primary school teachers’ experiences in delivering bereavement, loss, and grief lessons within one schoolSeries: Educational Psychology in Scotland Volume: 24 Issue: 1
Date of Publication: 01-12-2024
Author(s): Emma Veldon
View An evaluation of a peer support model to support the wellbeing of Educational Psychologists (EPs) within one Scottish Local Authority (LA)Series: FPOP Bulletin: Psychology of Older People Volume: 1 Issue: 166
Date of Publication: 01-04-2024
Author(s): Christopher Wynne Patterson, Kristina Cole
View Scanning the horizon: How might the psychological needs of the older adult population change in the recovery stage of the Covid-19 pandemic? Part one: Covid-19 and complicated griefSeries: The Cognitive Psychology Bulletin Volume: 1 Issue: 9
Date of Publication: 01-01-2024
Author(s): Petar Milin, Dagmar Divjak
View When there’s more than one elephant in the room: Interdisciplinary approaches to the study of languageSeries: Psychology of Education Review Volume: 48 Issue: 1
Date of Publication: 01-01-2024
Author(s): Xinrong Cheng, Andrew Holliman, Daniel Waldeck
View Examining the influence of motivation and engagement on psychological distress: A one-year follow-up studySeries: DECP Debate Volume: 1 Issue: 186
Date of Publication: 01-07-2023
Author(s): Sarah Hooke
View When nobody knows what to do, ask the children – one teacher’s personal journey through Covid-19Series: Educational and Child Psychology Volume: 40 Issue: 2
Date of Publication: 01-06-2023
Author(s): Lisa Forsyth
View Creating a research culture within one EP service: Practitioner reflections on using developmental work researchSeries: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 356
Date of Publication: 01-08-2022
Author(s): David Harper, Olga Luzon, Tony Wainwright
View Editorial: Public health and prevention: Part OneSeries: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 351
Date of Publication: 01-03-2022
Author(s): Heather Tolland, Emma Drysdale
View Exploring the prevalence and reasons for clinical psychologists leaving the NHS in one Health BoardSeries: Educational and Child Psychology Volume: 39 Issue: 1
Date of Publication: 01-03-2022
Author(s): Matt Leonard
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