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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland

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We support psychology teachers and students in Scottish schools and colleges. Get in touch with us! atpsteachers@gmail.com.

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Canadian Psychological Association @canadianpsychology.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
New online-first in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, by @apajournals.bsky.social 'Investigating the relevance of a multidimensional assessment of alcohol use disorder recovery' - Kaczmarek, N., Mignon, A., & Rousseau, A. buff.ly/Z6YjE0W
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology @theatp.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
📣 Attention Psychology Teacher Trainees! 🧠🎓 Get exclusive discounts for the ATP Psychology Teachers' Conference 2026! Boost your career & network! Email atpmembership@gmail.com for discount codes. #PsychologyTeacher #ITT #TraineeTeacher #TeacherTraining #atpconf26
10% off for school-funded places.
FREE CPD for self-funders (pay only for food/room).
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
A great series of workshops at #EFPTA2026Ljubljana! And a really interesting and varied display of research and project posters, by psychology educators and researchers from many countries in Europe! ##TeachPsychology
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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast focuses on Interdisciplinary Learning! Listen to hear what’s been emerging from this work so far. 👉 ow.ly/ecBP50YyKFZ
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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
💙 Targeted, relationship‑based support is improving outcomes for care experienced children and young people. Flexible pathways, trusted adults, stronger engagement. 🔗 Read the case studies: ow.ly/B8MB50YycQk
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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📢 ELC Leaders Don’t miss our Autism & Inclusive Practice Resource! It brings together group learning materials that support reflection and development of inclusive practice within your setting. 🔗 Find out more: education.gov.scot/resources/neurod…
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
How can health psychology help Scotland become a healthier nation? For Heather Connolly, it’s about creating a prevention-focused system, shaping healthier environments, and tackling social & economic factors. Because #PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/blog/health-...
Quote reads: Health psychologists apply behavioural science to work alongside individuals families, communities and services to support sustainable changes that improve health and reduce inequality Heather Connolly Chair of the BPS Scottish Branch of the Division of Health Psychology. Photo of a elderly couple sitting on a bed in front of a bright window BPS logo Psychology Matters logo
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Interim report findings highlight rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism assessments. Growing demand means early intervention and prevention is increasingly important, so people can access support when they need it. #PsychologyMatters 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Quote reads: The best route to easily accessible needs-led support, is to focus on early intervention and prevention so there is support throughout the community, not just in clinical settings. Dr Roman Raczka, 
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Navigating the world of psychology careers? Join our upcoming online Careers Drop-In, the perfect place to get your questions answered to give you clarity on the road ahead. Register and submit your questions: www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-careers-dr…
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology @theatp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Latest conversations in the committee group chat are all about the latest edition of ATP Today. Did you get yours yet? What's your favourite article? #atptoday #theatp #committee
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Only a few days to go until EFPTA 2026 Conference opens in Ljubljana! It will be so exciting to meet colleagues in psychology education from many European countries, and beyond 😊 #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026 Find info on psychology teaching in Europe's schools - www.efpta.org
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Heading to London for the Festival of Climate Education 💚 @ministryofeco.bsky.social @climatemajority.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Adolescent brains are wired to stay up late, making early school starts a struggle. 🧠💤 This #WorldSleepDay hear Dr Maria Gardani discuss: ✅ Why teens are "night owls" ✅ Sleep & mental health ✅ Impact on memory Listen here: changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/getting-a-go... #psychologyintheclassroom
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Psychology in the Classroom: Getting a Good Night's Sleep with Dr Maria Gardani
Sleep is a vital part of every animal's life and plays a vital role in emotional regulation, memory consolidation and physical health.  But many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep and that…
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Take a look at the conference programme summary below - it's an excellent line-up of speakers and workshops! If you haven't yet registered, this is the link: forms.gle/2M8LiBMXuW1g... Apologies for the current problem with the website - it will be up and running again asap! #TeachPsychology
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Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland @mentalwelfare.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in: @nhsggc.bsky.social (1 report) @nhslothian.bsky.social (1 report) @nhsfife.bsky.social (1 report)
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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Former APS president Mahzarin Banaji asked ChatGPT to describe its implicit biases. Its answer steered her research in a whole new direction. #AI #ImplicitBias
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Mahzarin Banaji Is Probing the Black Box of LLMs
The former APS president asked ChatGPT to describe its implicit biases. Its answer steered her research in a whole new direction.
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland @atpscot.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Education policy-makers pls note: "Children in Scotland begin formal schooling at age 5 —earlier than many countries. Yet research shows this does not confer long-term academic advantages...The so-called 'attainment gap' is a developmental gap." #DevelopmentalPsychology upstart.scot/a-lecturers-...
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A Lecturer's Perspective: Why Scotland Needs A Kindergarten Stage - Upstart
Scotland has a long and honourable tradition of early childhood education. Lesley Young explains why a kindergarten is the next - and vital - stage.
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland @atpscot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Scottish Government confirms commitment to continued funding for 2026/27 for work to end mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland, and work towards the vision of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy #EndMentalHealthStigma #MentalHealthWellbeing www.seemescotland.org/news-and-blo...
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Funding confirmed for national anti-stigma programme | End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology @theatp.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Registration is officially OPEN for the ATP Conference, 9–11 July — and this year we’re heading to Winchester! Explore the programme, venue details, and register as a delegate or exhibitor at: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/atp2026 Get signed up and let the countdown begin! #ATPconf26
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology @theatp.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Hi everyone! Please follow for updates from the Association for the Teaching of Psychology. Our Facebook page focuses on building our community, our LinkedIn page focuses on careers, our Twitter accounts focus on sharing info… What you would like to see on our BlueSky feed? www.theatp.uk
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It's a lot at the moment, isn't it? You know, 'the world'. I think of Roxane Cohen Silver's work www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... - but can you suggest other psychologists, in research or practice, addressing 'world overwhelm'?
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‘Be self-protective about media exposure to tragedy’ | BPS
Our editor Jon Sutton meets Dr Roxane Cohen Silver (University of California, Irvine), keynote speaker at the European Congress of Psychology.
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Society for the Teaching of Psychology @stpteachpsych.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
“Meet” Jessica LaPaglia and learn about how she teaches – including how she uses a lie detector demonstration in her Forensic and Legal Psychology class – in our latest “This is How I Teach” blog post: teachpsych.org/thisishowite...
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Society for the Teaching of Psychology @stpteachpsych.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching, seeks new members for the Steering Committee. Committee members serve 3-year terms. New members will begin their term this spring in preparation for ACT 2026 in St. Louis. For more info, visit: teachpsych.org/getinvolved
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Canadian Psychological Association @canadianpsychology.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
About 3% of Canadian women will experience disordered eating at some time. Treatment must address the underlying psychological issues that accompany the disorder, and a comprehensive approach that addresses weight, motivation, and involves the family is usually recommended. #ThisIsPsychology
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Mental Health Europe @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂 Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe 🔗 www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-n…
Europe needs to strengthen resilience by improving living and working conditions, and enhanced employment and social inclusion.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Lots more very relevant policy-ready reports on the @centreformh.bsky.social website! buff.ly/bDSvp79
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Publications - Centre for Mental Health
Total matching your search: 257
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Read the full blog on The Mental Elf 🌳🌤️🍄 buff.ly/FFjAR12 #ChildPoverty #YouthViolence #MentalHealth
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Persistent poverty and adversity drives youth weapon-carrying and police contact
Andy Bell blogs the latest paper from the Millennium Cohort Study finding that childhood adversity is related to police involvement later in life.
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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
“Gentle” doesn’t have to mean “no boundaries.” Associate Prof. Erin Gonzalez of explains how children with big emotions often need more structure, clear limits, and strategic attention – alongside warmth & empathy.​ Blog: bit.ly/3N0sSct.
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Mastering meltdowns and big feelings with Associate Professor Erin Gonzalez
Discover practical, evidence-based ways to help children manage big emotions.
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Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland @mentalwelfare.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Today we published nine new reports following visits to mental health services in Scotland. Read more here: bit.ly/46dQdyo
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The Association of Mental Health in Education @mentalhealthined.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The "digital childhood" is about to change. 🌐 The UK Govt has launched a major consultation on social media bans, AI chatbot risks, and overnight curfews. Read more here: amhie.com/digital-well... 🦋 #EduSky #MentalHealth #OnlineSafety #UKEd
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DfE Press Release: launch of a landmark consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing - Association of Mental Health in Education
Digital Wellbeing: What the new landmark consultation on online safety means for UK schools.
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Learning for Sustainability Scotland @lfsscotland.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in May 2026, our Policy Action Group has published a Policy Briefing for the next Scottish Parliament. 👉 Click here to read the Briefing: lnkd.in/duZ7xzqv
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respectme - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service @respectme-scotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Calling all Parents/Carers Did you know that our website has video resources, to help you support children or young people who may be experiencing online bullying? Our video shares shares five things you should know about online bullying. Watch at ➡️ ow.ly/7pmW50XnUw3
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respectme - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service @respectme-scotland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Looking for some guidance on how to spot signs a child or young person is experiencing online bullying? Our 'Recognising online bullying' short film shares tips, from early support to behaviour changes. ➡️ vimeo.com/1004442478/cadb4a0908
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BPS Research Digest @researchdigest.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Recent work by Daniella Wain and colleagues details a non-pathologising view of flow state in autistic individuals, and how it helps to maintain wellbeing: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
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New study highlights the day-to-day importance of autistic flow | BPS
Work by Daniella Wain and colleagues details a non-pathologising view of flow states in autistic individuals, and how they maintain wellbeing
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish walk-in mental health hub described as the 'most ambitious' project ever undertaken by Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) has reportedly 'exceeded expectations' in its opening months
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Success for walk-in centre that will ‘revolutionise Scottish mental health support’
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Losing a child in slow motion… What rare disease families are teaching Nikos Michalakis about ambiguous loss. With author-narrated audio for @bpsofficial.bsky.social members via web login or The Psychologist app. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Losing a child in slow motion | BPS
What rare disease families are teaching Nikos Michalakis about ambiguous loss.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Visibility of pathways, expertise, possibility… David J. Hancock, Chair of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Student Committee, reports from the 2026 Careers Festival. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Visibility of pathways, expertise, possibility | BPS
David J. Hancock, Chair of the British Psychological Society's Student Committee, reports from the 2026 Careers Festival.
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Call for posters! Proposals welcome on any topic relevant to school psychology education - present to psychology teachers from many countries! If accepted you can register at Earlybird rate! (already paid full rate? see details) Visit efpta.org for more info - submit your poster, book your place!
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Posters deadline extended! You can now submit your proposal by 13 March - it can be on any topic relevant to school psychology education. If your poster is accepted you can register for the conference at the Earlybird rate! (already paid full rate? see details) More info & register at efpta.org
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Nature @nature.com · 02/03/2026
‘No one quite like her’: meet the female colleagues who inspire these award-winning women in science. To mark International Women’s Day, Nature asked winners of its awards programmes to nominate a colleague who brings out the best in them. go.nature.com/4l1aI7u
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‘No one quite like her’: meet the female colleagues who inspire these award-winning women in science
To mark International Women’s Day, Nature asked winners of its awards programmes to nominate a colleague who brings out the best in them.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The best (and worst) books about Freud… Neuropsychologist and Psychoanalyst Mark Solms, author of new book ‘The Only Cure: Freud and the Neuroscience of Mental Healing’, appraises other offerings. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The best (and worst) books about Freud | BPS
Neuropsychologist and Psychoanalyst Mark Solms, author of new book ‘The Only Cure: Freud and the Neuroscience of Mental Healing’, appraises other offerings.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Psychology needs a… revolution www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... @maddipow.bsky.social @richardwiseman.bsky.social @joakimsundh.bsky.social @jamiecummins.bsky.social @lizstokoe.bsky.social @margaritap.bsky.social and others…
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Psychology needs a… revolution | BPS
Our editor Jon Sutton introduces a special collection, with your views...
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CPS20lh @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Thanks for printing my suggestion in your article and for this important collection @psychmag.bsky.social
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Every child deserves climate education. Empower future generations with knowledge about ecosystems, sustainability & solutions. Education is the root of change. 📚🌍 #ClimateEducation #SDGs
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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
For educators, sleep is often the first thing sacrificed, but it shouldn’t be. Learn how better sleep hygiene supports physical health, mental well-being, and chronic disease prevention 💙 sharemylesson.com/blog/sleep-hygien… @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social
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Nature @nature.com · 08/02/2026
Think about your breakfast this morning. Can you imagine the pattern on your coffee mug? The sheen of the jam on your half-eaten toast? go.nature.com/4kgR3jv
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Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?
Nature - People with aphantasia are offering a window into consciousness.
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland @atpscot.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who took part in the ATPS online event on 7th Feb! We had great discussions re exam technique, research methods, marking & moderation. Thanks also for input from #PsychEmail, #ATPuk, #BPSScotland, #StrathclydeUni, and #EFPTA, the European federation that we all belong to. 🙂
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Joy @joybe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
When is the Scottish media going to start asking the other parties if they plan to abolish SNP policy on free tuition fees & saddle our young people with this amount of debt if they win the Holyrood election?
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EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations @efptateachpsych.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us in Ljubljana at EFPTA 2026 Conference - “Why (learning) psychology matters”! Enjoy excellent keynotes & workshops, and network with psychology teachers from countries across Europe and beyond! efpta.org/join-us-in-ljubljana-in-april-2026/ #PsychologyTeachingInSchools #EFPTAljubljana2026
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland @atpscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Join this online networking session for #psychology teachers in Scotland! *share your experiences & strategies for Higher & Nat 5 Psychology prelims. *hear about support from #BPS *connect with psychology teachers in Europe To get the link just email atpsteachers@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
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