'Being the Editor of PaPTRaP has been immensely rewarding.' Katherine Wiley Psychology

We are recruiting new Editors in Chief for four of our journals, including British Journal of Clinical Psychology and Legal and Criminological Psychology.

Apply now: bps.org.uk/jobs-bps

'What is #healthpsychology ?'

Jessica ‘JP’ Proctor (she/her) Health Psychologist Trainee shares her knowledge of what health psychology is, what health psychologists do and where to find them.

👀 Keep an eye out for part 2 with tips to help you become a health psychologist.

Is there more to life than happiness?

The Psychologist dives into how life satisfaction, purpose, and cultural perspectives shape our well-being beyond just happiness.

Digest the research: bps.org.uk/psychologist/w…

There's still time to vote in the BPS Elections.

Closing date: 28th May 24.

Vote now: bps.org.uk/elections-2024

The @bpsofficial is looking for volunteers for the guidance on ME/CFS task and finish group. We encourage our counselling psychology colleagues to consider contributing their expertise to this important work.
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How to successfully prepare for your exams and keep yourself well…
We hear from Dr Laura Jenkins ahead of her British Psychological Society webinar.
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. QMiP's 'Celebration of #Qualitative #Research in #Psychology ' day event on the 4th of July in Leicester is open for registration.

Free to attend for British Psychological Society members.

Keynote by Elizabeth Peel!

See you there :)

Info and registration: bps.org.uk/event/celebrat…

Recruitment & retention of psychologists key priority in new govt 10-year plan to expand & improve drug & alcohol workforce.

Dr Sarah Stacey @ukdcp faculty chair was part of the Department of Health and Social Care who helped formulate the strategy.

Key aspects of the plan: bps.org.uk/news/new-10-ye…

'Access to psychologically-informed perinatal care must not be a postcode lottery.' Dr Camilla Rosan

Birth Trauma Inquiry report sets out improvements for maternity and postnatal care after traumatic childbirths.

Understand the report: bps.org.uk/news/birth-tra…

We’re still recruiting! If you’re interested in taking part, please email me at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Laura Anne Winter DCoP British Psychological Society UoM Couns Psych Doc #research #socialclass #workingclass #DCounsPsych #DPsych

Do you design and deliver virtual/online assessment centres?

Our Test Standards Committee has created a document ‘Guide to Virtual Assessment Centres to supplement the existing BPS Standard for the Design and Delivery of Assessment Centres.

Find it here:bps.org.uk/guidelines-tes…

📣‼️Participants required for a research study on smoking behaviours and wellbeing among the LGBTQIA+ community! If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and have quit smoking in the last 5 years, please consider getting in touch and taking part! Dr. Jan Smith PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, EdD candidate
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Book publishers launch New Voices Award | BPS bps.org.uk/psychologist/b…

If you have an idea for a book proposal, here's the place to submit it for an award-winning opportunity.

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Calling #psychologists w interest in developing a good practice guide for people w ME/CFS for British Psychological Society - I’m part of a small group who have been working w Department of Health and Social Care on new NICE implementation process (att & Ed). we’re taking this forward 1/2

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Here's our June print edition... in the post to eligible British Psychological Society members tomorrow, and online / in The Psychologist app too. Packed, varied, and featuring the gratefully received input of dozens of Psychologists.

. British Psychological Society Editor's Choice Paper 🏆

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is an under-recognized challenging condition. The findings of this neat qualitative study shine a light on the nuanced support needs for people with POTS

Read now 🔗 ow.ly/Gccc50RyvL1

Can the power of touch improve mental health?

New research shows that physical touch can effectively reduce pain and feelings of depression and anxiety.

Read the research: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

A well thought out psychology cover letter can leave a lasting impression.

We've put together 10 tips to help you stand out from the crowd and show the recruiter that you're perfect for the role.

Craft your winning cover letter👉 jobsinpsychology.co.uk/article/ace-th…

We provided evidence to contribute to an important House of Lords debate on the:

'Challenges faced by those with disabilities including access to benefits, work, education, housing and healthcare’ which was shared by Bryn Davies.

Read the debate: hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2024-05-…

BPS calls for urgent gov action to grow the EP workforce:

'There are currently not enough EPs working in LAs to meet the growing number of requests. Government must act quickly to give councils the funding they need to provide the LA EP support required”

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