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Physical activity helps teenagers cope during parental marital struggles, new research reveals | BPS
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (172+ words) The new study involved nearly 4,000 adolescents was published in the Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice journal Teenagers who take part in regular physical activity are better equipped to manage anxiety when their parents are experiencing marital difficulties, according…...
Applications open to become Counselling Psychology Review’s new co-editors | BPS
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (330+ words) The Division of Counselling Psychology is looking for two new co-editors for our network's publication, Counselling Psychology Review (CPR). Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved with the Division of Counselling Psychology, add new editorial and project…...
BPS member workshop on the independent review into ADHD, autism and mental health | BPS
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) The government has launched a'review'into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England. The review will seek to understand:" This independent'review is'being chaired by BPS Fellow Professor Peter Fonagy, supported by Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Gillian Baird as…...
Becoming a Voice for Students: My Journey as a BPS Ambassador
1+ week, 3+ day ago (249+ words) BPS Ambassador, Jack Wood, shares his experience and motivations behind joining the BPS student ambassador programme. Looking back now, applying to become a Student Ambassador was one of the most transformative decisions I have made. As an ambassador, I gained…...
Train teachers to spot trauma and support refugee children, urges new guidance from Educational Psychologists
1+ week, 4+ day ago (383+ words) The guidance is being presented at the BPS's Division of Educational and Child Psychology's conference in Bath Providing teacher training on how to recognise and respond to trauma in refugee and asylum-seeking children in order for them to feel safe…...
BPS calls for urgent action to tackle Scotland’s mental health emergency | BPS
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (375+ words) The BPS is calling for the next Scottish Government to take "bold and decisive" steps to address the nation's mental health emergency, as part of a coalition of 17 leading organisations. Scotland's Mental Health Partnership, which today launched its manifesto ahead…...
How to speak to children and young people about toxic views online | BPS
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Psychologists from the BPS have stressed the potentially damaging effects on children and young people of viewing harmful information 'pushed' their way. How to speak to children and young people about toxic views online Psychologists from the BPS have stressed…...