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The BPS response to the coronavirus outbreak
Events over the last couple of weeks have been unprecedented, and I want to start this month’s blog by sending my best wishes to all of our members during a hugely uncertain time.
View resultSupporting refugees and asylum seekers during the coronavirus pandemic
The following article has been provided by Dr Kim O’Connor on behalf of the Covid-19 Confinement Workstream Group.
View resultPeople with learning disabilities are still being discriminated against - fundamental change is required
Reports on the experiences of individuals with learning disabilities (aka intellectual disabilities) in England during the coronavirus pandemic have made for sobering reading.
View resultThe psychological impact of social distancing on Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse populations
Dr Adam Jowett, Chair of the Psychology of Sexualities Section, discusses how social distancing measures may affect gender, sexuality and relationship diverse populations.
View resultCovid-19 public resources
Pupils in the pandemic - our journey to psychological recovery
This post comes from Tom Milson, Head Teacher of Eagle House School, a Therapeutic Community for pupils aged 5-14 with ASD alongside significant social and emotional difficulties.
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Lessons from history
It is difficult to write a blog at this time without reflecting on experiences over the past few corona virus filled months.
View resultAn exploration of Black boys’ experiences of school exclusion
Psychology is responding to Covid-19
The last few weeks have been tough for everyone as we’ve had to adapt quickly to a new way of working, and I want to thank all of you who have been involved in our response.
View resultRace, psychology and the BPS
The worldwide reaction to the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota on 25 May has opened up important conversations about race in 2020 and the atrocities of the past.
View resultAdapting to university during Covid-19: a student’s perspective
To best support students, and understand the impact of the pandemic on their studies and research, the BPS is running a Covid-19 impact survey, and wants to hear your views.
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British Psychological Society responds to Coronavirus Act review and its impact on Education, Health and Care assessments.
01 October 2020
The BPS has raised concerns about the extension to the Coronavirus Act and its impact on Education, Health and Care assessments for young people with special education needs.
- Children, young people and families
- Education
Covid-19: Our response so far
27 November 2020
Back in March, we set up the Covid-19 Coordinating group to bring together psychologists from across multiple domains of practice and academia.
- BPS updates
BPS statement on racial injustice
02 June 2020
The BPS stands in solidarity with all those who are feeling pain and expressing righteous anger about racial injustice and recommit to valuing diversity and fighting inequity.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
Supporting the psychological wellbeing of healthcare staff key to pandemic recovery
22 March 2021
On the day that the nation reflects on one year since the first stay-at-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic, the British Psychological Society is calling for the psychological needs of healthcare staff to be front and centre of the nation’s recovery.
- BPS updates
- NHS
BPS responds to UK Covid-19 deaths exceeding 100,000
27 January 2021
More than 100,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in the UK - a devastating milestone in this pandemic.
- Health and wellbeing
BPS responds to NHS report on The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England in 2020
22 October 2020
The British Psychological Society has raised concerns about the findings of a new report from NHS Digital about the mental health of children and young people in England.
- Children, young people and families
- NHS
Help us review our obesity recommendations
16 July 2020
The BPS is looking to recruit new members for a task and finish group to review our recommendations on obesity in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Obesity
Frontline NHS staff need more mental health support, says British Psychological Society
09 October 2020
To mark World Mental Health Day, the BPS has called for more psychological support for frontline NHS staff to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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BPS urges collective community responsibility to tackle Covid-19
02 November 2021
With Covid-19 cases increasing across the country, and growing pressure on the NHS heading into winter, the BPS is urging action in the community interest to keep everyone safe.
- NHS
BPS welcomes extra £9.4m investment in children and young people’s mental health services in Wales
06 February 2021
We’ve welcomed the Welsh Government’s extra £9.4m investment in children and young people’s mental health services in Wales.
- Children, young people and families
- Health and wellbeing
BPS response to NHS staff survey results
11 March 2021
The British Psychological Society is not surprised by the increase in high levels of stress among NHS staff highlighted by the results of the 2020 NHS staff survey.
- NHS
The psychology behind hand cleaning - people need help if hand hygiene is to reduce the spread of Covid-19
07 August 2020
The BPS has produced guidance for the public on how to make hand cleaning a habit, and an effective behavioural approach to effectively reduce Covid-19 cases.
- Health
A web of coronavirus perspectives
15 June 2020
As lockdown began, The Psychologist team set to work collecting evidence-based perspectives on coronavirus and the pandemic response for our website. At the time of writing, there are more than 90 views, interviews and more gathered there, from more than 120 psychologists. We are very grateful to all who gave their time and expertise so generously during challenging times.
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Children on the coronavirus
14 May 2020
Dr. Gail Sinitsky and Dr. May Lene Karlsen on how children should co-construct their ‘new normal’.
- Covid
Coronavirus – coverage elsewhere
13 May 2020
Since the start of the pandemic, we have been collecting links to perspectives and resources elsewhere…
- Covid
The two psychologies and Coronavirus
01 April 2020
Stephen Reicher, John Drury and Clifford Stott on views of the public driving policy.
- Covid
- Social and behavioural
Coronavirus – Psychological perspectives
02 March 2020
Psychologists are actively working on the response to Covid-19, and psychological theory / research is relevant in many ways… this page will serve as a growing resource collecting those contributions.
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Psychology research in the coronavirus era: a “high stakes version of Groundhog Day”?
07 July 2020
Is the coronavirus pandemic causing researchers to fall back on bad habits - or could it lead to positive change for the field?
- Research
Coronavirus and obsessive-type conditions
17 March 2020
Professor Craig Jackson is concerned for those who already have conditions around hand washing.
- NHS
Social psychology of the coronavirus: Will flies save us?
15 March 2020
Olivier Klein on the apparent role of 'nudge theory' in the UK government strategy.
- Covid
Investigating the psycho-social effects of Coronavirus
30 November 2020
James Rumbold on international differences and a new survey.
- Covid
Mental health literature in the time of coronavirus
26 March 2020
Jerome Carson and colleagues write on 'first person accounts'.
- Covid
Coronavirus: why prison conditions can be a perfect storm for spreading disease
27 March 2020
Anita Mehay (Research Fellow and Health Psychologist, UCL), Jane Ogden (Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey) and Rosie Meek (Professor of Criminology & Psychology, Royal Holloway).
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Upholding children’s rights to support their psychological wellbeing: Reflections on a workshop with school staff during the Coronavirus pandemic
Series: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 369
Date of Publication: 01-10-2023
Author(s): Charlotte Christiansen, Sarah Brown
View Upholding children’s rights to support their psychological wellbeing: Reflections on a workshop with school staff during the Coronavirus pandemicVideo Interaction Guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic: Responding to a new way of working
Series: Educational and Child Psychology Volume: 38 Issue: 3
Date of Publication: 01-09-2021
Author(s): Katie Callicott, Sian Thomas, Rob Lee
View Video Interaction Guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic: Responding to a new way of workingPsychodynamic interpersonal therapy as a brief telephone crisis intervention during coronavirus lockdown: Experiences of both the help seekers and the helper
Series: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 337
Date of Publication: 01-01-2021
Author(s): Hague Ben
View Psychodynamic interpersonal therapy as a brief telephone crisis intervention during coronavirus lockdown: Experiences of both the help seekers and the helperConsultancy case study: Piloting online group reflective practice for health professionals during the coronavirus pandemic
Series: Health Psychology Update Volume: 30 Issue: 1
Date of Publication: 01-01-2021
Author(s): Roseanna Brady, Judit Varkonyi-Sepp, Jemma Byrne
View Consultancy case study: Piloting online group reflective practice for health professionals during the coronavirus pandemicThe lost touch: The implications of social distancing for post-coronavirus psychotherapy
Series: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 331
Date of Publication: 01-07-2020
Author(s): Tim Fullen
View The lost touch: The implications of social distancing for post-coronavirus psychotherapyResources for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic
Series: FPOP Bulletin: Psychology of Older People Volume: 1 Issue: 151
Date of Publication: 01-07-2020
Author(s):
View Resources for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemicPhilosopher in Italian coronavirus lockdown on how to think positively about isolation
Series: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 329
Date of Publication: 01-05-2020
Author(s): Silvia Panizza
View Philosopher in Italian coronavirus lockdown on how to think positively about isolationPsychological impact of the response to the coronavirus/Covid-19 on older people
Series: Clinical Psychology Forum Volume: 1 Issue: 329
Date of Publication: 01-05-2020
Author(s): Rebecca Dow, Mhairi Donaldson, Sarah Butchard
View Psychological impact of the response to the coronavirus/Covid-19 on older peopleCoronavirus and other pathogens: Reflecting on the relationship between health psychology and infectious disease
Series: Health Psychology Update Volume: 29 Issue: 2
Date of Publication: 01-01-2020
Author(s): Sarah E. Golding
View Coronavirus and other pathogens: Reflecting on the relationship between health psychology and infectious diseaseCoronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom: A personality-based perspective on concerns and intention to self-isolate
29-04-2020
- Alison M. Bacon
- Philip J. Corr
The coronavirus (COVID-19) fatality risk perception of US adult residents in March and April 2020
10-06-2020
- Christoph Niepel
- Dirk Kranz
- Francesca Borgonovi
- Valentin Emslander
- Samuel Greiff
Italian adolescents’ adjustment before and during the coronavirus disease 2019: A comparison between mothers’ and adolescents’ perception
29-09-2021
- Alessandra Babore
- Mara Morelli
- Carmen Trumello
Stockpiling in the time of COVID-19
20-10-2020
- Lauren Micalizzi
- Nicholas S. Zambrotta
- Michael H. Bernstein
The contagion of mortality: A terror management health model for pandemics
17-06-2020
- Emily P. Courtney
- Jamie L. Goldenberg
- Patrick Boyd
The distinct associations of ingroup attachment and glorification with responses to the coronavirus pandemic: Evidence from a multilevel investigation in 21 countries
12-12-2022
- Quinnehtukqut McLamore
- Stylianos Syropoulos
- Bernhard Leidner
- Gilad Hirschberger
- Maarten J. Bezouw
- Daniel Rovenpor
- Maria Paola Paladino
- Anna Baumert
- Michal Bilewicz
- Arda Bilgen
- Armand Chatard
- Peggy Chekroun
- Juana Chinchilla
- Hoon‐Seok Choi
- Hyun Euh
- Angel Gomez
- Peter Kardos
- Ying Hooi Khoo
- Mengyao Li
- Jean‐Baptiste Légal
- Steve Loughnan
- Silvia Mari
- Roseann Tan‐Mansukhani
- Orla Muldoon
- Masi Noor
- Nebojša Petrović
- Hema Preya Selvanathan
- Özden Melis Uluğ
- Michael J. Wohl
- Wai Lan Victoria Yeung
- Kevin Young
- Rizqy Amelia Zein
Welcoming new life under lockdown: Exploring the experiences of first-time mothers who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic
11-10-2021
- Anna Gray
- Julie Barnett
Exposure to coronavirus news on mainstream media: The role of risk perceptions and depression
16-05-2020
- Ayokunle A. Olagoke
- Olakanmi O. Olagoke
- Ashley M. Hughes
Using behavioural theory to understand adherence to behaviours that reduce transmission of COVID-19; evidence from the CHARIS representative national study
17-05-2021
- Diane Dixon
- Chantal Den Daas
- Gill Hubbard
- Marie Johnston
Psychological, social, and situational factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intentions: A study of UK key workers and non-key workers
05-05-2021
- Sarah Butter
- Emily McGlinchey
- Emma Berry
- Cherie Armour
To punish or to assist? Divergent reactions to ingroup and outgroup members disobeying social distancing
30-06-2020
- Jasper Van Assche
- Emanuele Politi
- Pieter Van Dessel
- Karen Phalet
Reasoned action approach and compliance with recommended behaviours to prevent the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the UK
02-10-2020
- Paul Norman
- Sarah Wilding
- Mark Conner
Health psychology and the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic: A call for research
30-03-2020
- Madelynne A. Arden
- Joseph Chilcot
Disruption and adaptation in response to the coronavirus pandemic – Assets as contextual moderators of enactment of health behaviours
23-03-2022
- Caitlin Notley
- Pippa Belderson
- Sarah Hanson
- Emma Ward
- Tracey J. Brown
- Felix Naughton
- the COVID‐19 health behaviour, wellbeing tracker study group
Chronic pain in the time of COVID-19: Stress aftermath and central sensitization
25-10-2020
- Elena R. Serrano‐Ibáñez
- Rosa Esteve
- Carmen Ramírez‐Maestre
- Gema T. Ruiz‐Párraga
- Alicia E. López‐Martínez
Collectively coping with coronavirus: Local community identification predicts giving support and lockdown adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic
10-05-2021
- Clifford Stevenson
- Juliet R. H. Wakefield
- Isabelle Felsner
- John Drury
- Sebastiano Costa
Mental health of Italian adults during COVID-19 pandemic
07-01-2021
- Simone Amendola
- Valentina Spensieri
- Michael P. Hengartner
- Rita Cerutti