The British Psychological Society

Stephen Fry supports our #FundNHSHubs campaign. He warns that the closure of the hubs could have a ‘disastrous effect’ on the health service. Help protect the NHS Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs. 📧 Email your MP today: https://lnkd.in/edGX8DGJ

Ever considered becoming a journal reviewer? BPS Journals are reopening the Early Career Researcher Reviewer Mentoring Programme. Designed to build reviewing skills and enrich research knowledge, this programme supports psychology research and helps new reviewers develop expertise. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eVhvfsqS

BPS Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference 2024 Join us from 11th – 13th September for our Developmental Psychology Section annual conference. This event provides a forum for dissemination, discussion, and debate in relation to a range of cutting-edge issues attracting attention from academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology. The Conference will include keynote addresses from Prof Camilla Gilmore (Loughborough) and Prof Heather Ferguson (Kent). It will also consist of symposium, oral and poster presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. This event is open to all researchers, including students, academics and practitioners no matter their career stage. BPS members are eligible for reduced registration rates, but you do not have to be a BPS member or member of the Developmental Section to attend. Location: Sir Charles Wilson Building University of Glasgow 1 University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ Conference attendance is available in person only. View the conference programme here: https://bpsdev.org.uk/ Bookings will close at 10:00 BST on Wednesday 28th August 2024. Book now: https://lnkd.in/e6cNEHEF

"It's important that we create a culture where athletes can authentically talk about their experiences." Helen Heaviside shares tips to help us support athletes' psychological well-being in these last few days the Paris 2024 Olympics. Find more suggestions here #Paris2024 : https://lnkd.in/gCi-7yRd

'Trainee doctors at higher risk of burnout now than during the pandemic' according to General Medical Council figures. One aspect of resolving this, is we must support junior doctors, ensuring they have access to high quality, confidential psychological support, #FundNHSHubs. https://lnkd.in/eFfcPXaK

"We condemn the violent racist attacks which have taken place in recent days in communities across the country." Dr Roman Raczka, BPS President. We're committed to inclusivity for all & encourage our members to support one another personally & professionally at this time. Our full response: https://lnkd.in/eUanu4JP

BPS Psychology Careers Festival 2024 Join us from 4th – 8th November 2024 for the third annual BPS Psychology Careers Festival. Spanning five days of online sessions over four different stages, we will be covering everything from traditional psychology career routes and new workforce roles to psychology-inspired occupations (including a research day collaboration with Senate House Library), giving budding psychologists new insights into the wonderful and diverse careers in psychology research and practice. We will have talks from several individuals at different stages of their career from a variety of different backgrounds, including the world of 'hidden psychology' - the occupations where psychology is applied. Our speakers will be sharing hints and tips about how you can best prepare for a career in psychology, and our workshop-style sessions will help you practice some of those key employability skills when transitioning through your career journey. Attendance is available online only. Book early and access discounted rates – for a limited time only! Book now: https://lnkd.in/edBZExvx

How to Get Published (Books) with Routledge Do you have an academic or professional book idea and would you like to learn more about how to get it published? This free webinar for BPS members will provide an overview of the publishing process, what happens at each stage and the type of books published by Routledge, publishing partner for the BPS. Lucy Kennedy, Senior Publisher at Routledge heads up the global Psychology team, and personally commissions academic and professional books in the field of neuropsychology and health psychology. She will focus on how to prepare and write a book proposal, what happens at the contract stage and the next steps, and guidance on writing a manuscript. This workshop on 10th September 2024 will also highlight some of the benefits of publishing with Routledge with an opportunity to address questions about publishing in general. FREE for BPS Members Only. This event will take place on Zoom. Attendance is available online only. Registration is required. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eZeiFNUX

Following the tragic events in Southport, expert psychologists share advice for parents on how to support their children through distressing events. "Listening and providing space and comfort can go a long way." Dr Sarah Parry, British Psychological Society's Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehtphEC3

Are you an Educational Psychologist? We're looking to better understand the issues facing Educational Psychologists in England, because we know that #psychologymatters. Please help us by filling in this survey: https://lnkd.in/e_eWKeSV Survey is being conducted by the DECP.