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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🌟Great DECP Wider Issues meeting. Shaping system reform, connecting research, policy&practice, influencing national conversations, supporting members across the career span&helping Educational Psychology make a difference where it matters most. The future feels exciting💜 @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
👀 Looking for a new professional experience? 📕 The DECP is seeking an Editor for our Educational and Child Psychology journal. 📆 Apply by 6th September. More details below👇 @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Join us as Chief Editor of Educational and Child Psychology
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Interested in joining the EP profession?. 📆 Join the DECP’s free online event on 10.10.26 for: 🛣️ Routes into EP training 💡 What EP practice involves 👂 Hear from current EPs and trainees ❓ Ask any questions you may have Register below👇 www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-p... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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DECP Pre-training Event 2026 | BPS
A pre-training event for individuals who are interested in becoming an educational psychologist. Exploring the training route, day-to-day role of an educational psychologist.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
DECP Statement on the death of Professor Jason Arday Professor Arday was a powerful and influential voice in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-racism within education, and his advocacy and leadership have had a profound impact on the field. Please see full statement in photo.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
It’s a busy time in the EP world: Our latest DECP newsletter is packed. Check your inboxes for details about: ✅ The DECP reponse to the White Paper and how you can be part of this (see also DECP Guest spot on Woman’s Hour 📻) ✅Vacancies for the Debate and ECP journey teams ✅Call for Early Career EPs
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
You can hear more from Dr Andrea Honess @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair, including around the vital role of #EducationalPsychologists here: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res... #EdPsych
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BPS responds to Schools White Paper | BPS
The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper entitled "Every child achieving and thriving" which aims to support children in the SEND system.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper which aims to support children in the SEND system. It aims to address the longstanding challenges with the SEND system, but raises questions about how new levels of support will operate in practice. #PsychologyMatters 👉 bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
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BPS responds to Schools White Paper | BPS
The government has unveiled its Schools White Paper entitled "Every child achieving and thriving" which aims to support children in the SEND system.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
What role should education psychologists play in a reformed education system?' We invited Dr Helena Bunn @bps-decp.bsky.social to represent the BPS at a Labour Party Conference panel. Find out about Helena's experience 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/psychol... … #EducationalPsychology #EdPsych
Quote reads People recognised that our role extends far beyond assessments, encompassing consultation, intervention, upskilling, early years support, and research. Dr Helena Bunn Division of Educational and Child Psychology. Photo of Dr Helena Bunn Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
👏Dr Abi Wright, Chartered member of the BPS DECP, has shared her top tips to help parents navigate social media safely ❓Why are we sharing? ❓Who is it for? ❓Can it be done in other ways? ⚠️The importance of compassion www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-worl... @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps
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This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft
Nowadays when your child hits a milestone or receives an award, most parents' first point of call is to share the achievement on social media with a picture or two
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Department for Education has announced a £26m investment into training more educational psychologists. But, our @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair says the early findings from our forthcoming research suggest that more investment will be needed. #PsychologyMatters 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-wel...
Quote reads Educational Psychologist capacity must be matched to need, so that children and families can be assured of consistent high-quality support in their local area Dr Andrea Honess Division of Educational and Child Psychology Chair. Photo of someone helping a school child in a classroom. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
“In those parts of the country where there are fewer EPs, we are seeing children with #SEND not having their needs met.” Dr Helena Bunn from our @bps-decp.bsky.social on Radio 4's SEND in the Spotlight podcast. Listen to the episode: www.bps.org.uk/news/decp-fe... #EdPsych
Photo of Educational psychologist Dr Helena Bunn with Eastenders actor and SEND campaigner Kellie Bright, and presenter Nuala McGovern in the BBC Radio 4 studio about to record SEND in the Spotlight.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
📚How can we best tackle children’s literacy difficulties? 💥A unique opportunity to join a FREE conference hosted by Durham University to translate research into policy & practice. Details & registration here: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Donna Wiggett @donnawiggettep.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
@aepsychologists.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social Let's work together to keep promoting early intervention. #edpsych
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
New Institute for Fiscal Studies report reveals current provision for children with SEND is failing to deliver for those who need it. Hear from our @bps-decp.bsky.social Chair 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-responds-la…
Quote reads: Evidence consistently shows that focussing on early intervention can result in better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and reduces escalation of need over time. Dr Andrea Honess Division of Education and Child Psychology Chair. Photo of a young boy in a wheelchair reading with an adult in a classroom setting. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
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Anna Burnett @annaburnett.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Really enjoyed presenting my thesis research on Boys’ Views of Peer-on-Peer Abuse at the DECP conference last week. Particularly enjoyed the discussion afterwards - thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. @bps-decp.bsky.social @suedpsy.bsky.social @timinwinchester.bsky.social
Dr Anna Burnett presenting at the DECP conference
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Joanna Stanbridge and James Wood delivering their inspiring and timely workshop on Bringing radical calm to the eye of the storm: A framework for collegiate progress in an era of polarisation. #DECP2026 #blueskyeps #psychologymatters @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Lata Ramoutar & Anita Soni’s brilliant workshop: Reflecting on the Intersection of Professional and Personal Identity: Building Culturally Responsive Practice &Challenging Inequity in Educational Psychology Practice. Introducing a new model for thinking & reflexivity. @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Joanna Stanbridge & Marc Pescod’s fantastic workshop on Perspectives & Experiences of Young People Experiencing Homelessness including Alice Wardman & Savannah Jerome’s excellent research.Lots of discussion about literacy for PfA, developing a sense of belonging & community @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Professor Vivian Hill @vivianedpsy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
An amazing buzz in the room and important conversations. Collaboration and collective thinking. #DECP2026 #psychologymatters #edpsychs
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
An absolute joy celebrating the contribution of some outstanding EP colleagues at the #DECP2026 awards: 💥Jo Ward and Sarah Crawford - Distinguished Contribution 💫Sue Franklin - Special Recognition for Impact and Leadership ⭐️Sandra Dunsmuir - Lifetime Achievement @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr Mel Jones’ brilliant session on the factors that influence how educational psychologists prioritise work in schools and how this might impact outcomes for children and young people. Critical consideration for equitable approaches to service delivery. @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr Catherine Kelly’s incredibly thought-provoking session on the ways conceptualisations of language impact on the ways that we work with young people whose families speak more than one language. Really helpful reelections and a useful framework to think it through. @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Absolutely mind-blowing performance of Excluded by the fantastically talented Intermission Youth Theatre Beyond brilliant not only to watch but to hear the young people involved talk about how drama, in particular Shakespeare, has such a positive impact on their lives @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr Reem Ameri sharing an absolutely brilliant approach to helping marginalised young people to share their views using a 6-Step Narrative Approach. A fun, user-friendly psychologically-situated session that has given EPs a fantastic and accessible tool to use in our work. @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr Jawad Shah on the need to be braver, more community-focussed more “people-first” & to value slowing things down in our educational EP practice An inspiring & catalysing call to rethink some of our professional assumptions & to reconsider better ways to walk our values @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Dr Helena Bunn sharing some of the work the DECP committee has doing: 💫Becoming a culturally competent practitioner 💫Guidance on supporting asylum seekers 💫ECJ & Debate journals 💫EP Pre-Training events 💫’I’m an EP. Ask me what I do’ movement @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #Blueskyeps
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
‘The culture of competition-a form of symbolic violence-is creating a sense of failure, shame & being unvalued’ ‘Even happiness is reduced to a skill that children can achieve through hard work’ ‘Children are under pressure to perform emotionally as well as academically’
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
‘Structural inequalities and oppressive assumptions within the education system harm human dignity’ ‘Seeing oneself reflected and represented in the values and aspirations of the school system is indispensable for the development and preservation of self-esteem and dignity’.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Prof Diane Reay’s stark & powerful caution on the impact of inequalities on children and young people’s happiness, sense of safety & feeling valued and wellbeing in schools. Poverty has increased in the UK by 20% since 2024. CYP are living in Dickensian levels of poverty. @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Prof Johny Daniel on disparities in the way specific learning difficulties are identified. Likelihood predicted not by scores but by: *school *gender *EAL status *income Critical considerations for how to support equity in identification & support @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Francesca Heffernan and Raychel Burke on their amazing work in Bury on community educational psychology as a vehicle for addressing social justice. Inspirational, and a fantastic model of innovative EP service delivery. @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Jo Ward on a groundbreaking systemic approach to shifting EP work from being mainly at the statutory end (where it has to be) the early intervention/preventative end (where it needs to be) “Taking EPs out of our offices and into schools” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #DECP2026 #blueskyeps
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Prof Stephen Gorard on how structural divergences in the education system create inequality from the moment children enter EYFS. A tour de force on the need to challenge fundamental assumptions that shape allocation of school places. #DECP2026 @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Dr Helena Bunn on the pragmatic, financial and equity imperatives of early intervention. “Prevention isn’t a luxury, it’s the only affordable option that is also ethical” @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #psychologymatters
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
⭐️DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn kicking off #DECP2026 💡Buckle up for two days of amazing psychology and celebrating the phenomenal contribution of our small but mighty profession in challenging inequity. @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps #edpsychs #psychologymatters
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
📣 Exciting volunteer opportunity BPS DECP is looking for members to join our committee. ✨ Shape the profession ✨ Build leadership skills ✨ All career stages welcome 👉 Apply: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte... @bpsofficial.bsky.social #edpsychs #blueskyeps
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Volunteer role: Appointed Member for DECP Committee (Role ID: 249) | BPS
We have 5 roles available on our committee.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
⏱️The countdown is on for #DECP2026 and it’s going to be an absolute banger! 🚈If you’re booking your travel in advance, please note that our last keynote from Professor Joe Elliott is going to be a must-see session so avoid disappearing early! #blueskyeps #edpsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
✨We can’t wait to see you in Bath! Join us for a unique #DECP2026 conference dinner at the Roman Baths; locally sourced food from a local social enterprise. ⏳ Register for this & the conference by 19 Dec ➡️ app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/eve... #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
💥Nearly a week left to register for #DECP2026💥 ✨The programme is packed with fantastic & ground-breaking presentations from across the EP profession: cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul... 🚨Register here by 19.12.25: app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/eve... @bpsofficial.bsky.social #blueskyeps
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Oxford Abstracts Delegate Registration
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Donna Wiggett @donnawiggettep.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
@aepsychologists.bsky.social If you havent done so already, please take 10 mins to complete the survey on literacy difficulties/dyslexia
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Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Listen to Mark Rylance talking about Excluded youtu.be/prTFxPZ_ELY?...
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Mark Rylance on Excluded! from Intermission Youth Theatre
YouTube video by Arcola Theatre
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🚨We’re thrilled to introduce our keynote sessions for #DECP2026:Applying Psychology to Challenge Inequity 🌍✨Get ready for groundbreaking insights, bold conversations& transformative ideas to promote equity in our education system #blueskyeps @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
📣Calling all TEPs and NQEPs! 🌟The DECP TEP online conference is a brilliant opportunity to share your research, from projects to your doctoral thesis and everything in between. 📆You have till 28th Nov to get your submissions in. www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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DECP Trainee Educational Psychologists' Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
This essential annual event is specifically designed for Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs) and Newly Qualified Educational Psychologists (NQEPs).
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🎯DECP Chair Dr Helena Bunn calls for an urgent increase in children’s time for play. “It is vital to a child’s early development that they are given ample time to experiment, be creative and learn through play in a purposeful way” www.theguardian.com/education/20... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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It’s time to get serious about children’s play | Letters
Letters: Not enough time in primary schools is devoted to learning through play, writes Dr Helena Bunn. We should take a lesson from countries where formal education begins much later, thinks Michael ...
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
📆You’ve got till 10th November to get your submissions in - there’s still time! www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
💡Do you have EP practice, research, or theoretical frameworks you’d love to share? 💫Submissions for the DECP main conference & TEP conference have been extended by 1 week! 🙌It’s not too late to get your submissions in. See you there! @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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Division of Educational and Child Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Join us in Bath for the DECP Annual Conference 2026! Two days of exciting keynotes, presentations, and workshops.
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
⏰Countdown to get your submissions in for the DECP conference is on! 📆Get your submissions in by 03.11.25 🌟TEPs and NQEPs You still have until the end of today (30.10.25) to submit if you want to make an application for a bursary place @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
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bps-decp.bsky.social @bps-decp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🥁 Registration for the 2025 TEP conference is now OPEN! 🌟The event is a great opportunity to meet fellow TEPs, learn about the latest developments in educational psychology & hear inspiring talks 📆 Submit for a presentation by 28.11.25 www.bps.org.uk/event/decp-t... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
"As a family you can be oblivious to the negative influences on social media." Prof Vivian Hill @bps-decp.bsky.social discussing issues around toxic masculinity & the impact of social media on teenagers & families on @bbc5live.bsky.social #PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/news/reflect...
Quote reads If you go down a particular rabbit hole on social media, the algorithms often feed you more extreme versions of these new realities. Young people can then get such a distorted sense of what it means to be a young man Professor Vivian Hill 
BPS Division of Educational and Child Psychology. Photo of a dad with his arm around his son, both smiling Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
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