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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
More than 500 members helped shape our next steps. Following an independent review of our strategy & governance, we’re now moving into the next phase of work to strengthen the member experience & modernise key areas of our work. Full update: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-set...
Quote reads: It was vital for us to hear the voices of members and I am extremely grateful to all those who have contributed to the consultation. Their insight has helped shape how the BPS will operate in the years ahead. Sarb Bajwa, BPS Chief Executive. BPS Logo
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What is ‘normal’ anyway? The word 'normal' is everywhere, yet psychologists have spent over a century failing to pin it down. @bpsofficial.bsky.social Student Ambassador Lamiaa Safwat says there may be a very good reason for that. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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What is ‘normal’ anyway? | BPS
The word 'normal' is everywhere, yet psychologists have spent over a century failing to pin it down. British Psychological Society Student Ambassador Lamiaa Safwat says there may be a very good reason...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We've made a few changes to The Psychologist app - update now via your store. Complete access for @bpsofficial.bsky.social members via your web login. All our content, editions, podcast, occasional author-narrated audio.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Finding a sense of self when living with cancer… Chartered Psychologist Dr Yi-Ling Lai, winner of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Presidents’ Award 2024, on a study of coaching conversations at cancer support charity @fountaincentre.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Finding a sense of self when living with cancer | BPS
Chartered Psychologist Dr Yi-Ling Lai, winner of the British Psychological Society’s Presidents’ Award 2024, on a study of coaching conversations at a cancer support charity.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What does it take to write and publish a psychology book? Join our webinar on 15 Oct ’26 to explore your publishing options, how to develop your idea into a proposal, and how to think about your audience. Register now: www.bps.org.uk/event/how-pr...
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Help your child discover their place in the world of psychology. A BPS student membership will help them explore the careers their degree can lead to, along with so much more. Unlock their psychology potential: www.bps.org.uk/student-memb... 📌 Membership must be created by the member themselves.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Seven years qualified, Dr Juliet Anton still questions whether she belongs in psychology. She shares how her route into the profession shaped her identity as a psychologist, and why different experiences can bring valuable perspectives to the field. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My letter to… a ‘NEET’ young person. Dr Bruno de Oliveira, Chartered Psychologist and @bpsofficial.bsky.social Associate Fellow, with his evidence-based advice to someone not in education, employment or training. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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My letter to… a ‘NEET’ young person | BPS
Dr Bruno de Oliveira, Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with his evidence-based advice to someone not in education, employment or training.
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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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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now published in @bpsofficial.bsky.social BJSP: 'Enacting desired change in the present: Explaining prefigurative collective action during Chile's 2019 social explosion' A new way of thinking about collective action from @daclarkecruz.bsky.social bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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<em>British Journal of Social Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library
Many contemporary movements confront existing power structures while experimenting with alternative social relations—a dynamic often discussed as prefigurative politics. Yet social psychology has pri...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Validation beyond the label… Will Presland on why the ‘drivers’ of disordered eating matter more than diagnostic boxes. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Validation beyond the label | BPS
Will Presland on why the ‘drivers’ of disordered eating matter more than diagnostic boxes.
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lrf24vld.bsky.social @lrf24vld.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Participants are wanted for research on eating disorders during pregnancy and after birth. Take part by scanning the QR code or following the link below. Please share this post with anyone who may be interested. @bpsofficial.bsky.social app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bangor/1549
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Wiley Brain and Psychology @wileybrainpsych.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Misinformation about climate change doesn't just mislead, it delays action. This special issue in British Journal of Psychology brings together nine papers on how people process environmental misinformation and what can be done about it. Read below: bit.ly/4AzD0xs @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Some great stuff coming up in the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Insight Series, including this from @catestarr.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/event/insigh... Find more from Cate in our archive www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Insight Series - Episode Eight: Beyond the Fifty Shades Defence: Media, Sexual Agency and Violence Against Women | BPS
In this episode we will explore findings from The 'Fifty Shades Defence': Media Representations of Sexual Agency and Victim Blaming in the Grace Millane Case.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
...And in The Psychologist app, on iOS/Android, with full access and PDF version for @bpsofficial.bsky.social members.
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Charlotte Carry @creativelypsyched.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Please support my research! run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/sur...
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Annie Mitchell 💙💚🌈 @annieingarden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Dear UK peeps - this exciting low cost weekend festival in Plymouth will be full of much needed ideas for a happier, healthier, fairer world: exploring whether psychology can help and if so, how. Please join us www.bps.org.uk/event/10th-c... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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10th Community Psychology Festival | BPS
Join us for the 10th Community Psychology Festival with our theme: Changing Tides: Guiding lights, navigating storms, waves of possibility.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
5 ways to make lectures work for you… Dr @laalaajenkins.bsky.social on how students can retain the information that counts and avoid overwhelm, ahead of a @bpsofficial.bsky.social webinar. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... #FreshersWeek #WelcomeWeek
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5 ways to make lectures work for you | BPS
Dr Laura Jenkins on how students can retain the information that counts and avoid overwhelm…
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Could hormonal changes make ADHD harder to manage? A 2025 study found PMDD symptoms in over 40% of people meeting ADHD criteria, vs under 10% of controls. Postgrad student Áine McNulty explores this overlooked link 👇 www.bps.org.uk/news/overloo...
Quote reads: Historical oversights have meant that women's health needs are not always recognised, leaving gaps in diagnosis and care, despite the significant impact of the cyclical changes that their bodies undergo. Áine McNulty MSc Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences Student. Photo of Áine McNulty. BPS logo
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare have released new recommendations. "With AI now a permanent fixture of healthcare, the timing of the AI in healthcare recommendations is very much welcomed." BPS President, Dr Laura Dean 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Quote reads: AI's successful integration can only work with the right safeguards that protect both psychological professionals and the people they support. Dr Laura Dean BPS President. Image of a graphic brain. Psychology Matters logo.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How can psychology make work and workplaces better for people? To mark the start of her BPS presidency, Dr Laura Dean introduces a series of features which explore how psychology can make work fairer, every step of the way #PsychologyMatters. Hear more from Laura 👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/if-we-w...
Quote reads: If we want workplaces to be fairer, it isn't enough to say that we value inclusion or equal opportunity. We need to look at what our systems actually do. Dr Laura Dean, BPS President. Photo of Laura in an office setting.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
‘I want psychologists to ask not “what is causing this?”, but “what is interacting here?”’ Consultant psychologist @drheathersequeira.bsky.social is delivering a @bpsofficial.bsky.social 'Menopause & Trauma: Tools and Strategies for Practice' workshop. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘I want psychologists to ask not “what is causing this?”, but “what is interacting here?”’ | BPS
Consultant psychologist Dr Heather Sequeira is delivering the British Psychological Society’s Menopause & Trauma: Tools and Strategies for Practice workshop. Here she talks about why an understanding ...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay find articles, interviews and more in our archive. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today marks the end of Dr Roman Raczka’s two-year term as BPS President. Reflecting on the people, conversations and work that shaped his time in the role, Roman shares his final speech and thanks everyone he’s worked alongside. Read his reflections: www.bps.org.uk/news/outgoin...
Quote reads: I want to say thank you to all the staff and members Ive met and worked alongside over the last two years and wish Laura well as she takes over the role. Dr Roman Raczka Former BPS President
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We’re pleased to welcome Laura as she begins her term as BPS President. “It’s a privilege to serve as your president. I’m very excited about the two years ahead & I’m very much looking forward to working with you all.” Thank you to everyone who stood for election & to all our members who voted.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎉 Join us in welcoming Esther Cohen-Tovee as our new President-Elect for 2026-28. Esther is "Looking forward to meeting members from across the society so that I can hear from you & represent you." Thank you to the other candidates for putting themselves forward & to all our members who voted.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
‘I’ve always believed psychology should also be a discipline of hope’ As @bpsofficial.bsky.social President Dr Roman Raczka ends his term and Dr Laura Dean takes up the mantle, we spoke to them about the role of President, what it involves and the future of psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘I’ve always believed psychology should also be a discipline of hope’ | BPS
As the British Psychological Society President Dr Roman Raczka ends his term and Dr Laura Dean takes up the mantle, Ella Rhodes spoke to them about the role of President, what it involves, and the fut...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
‘As forensic psychologists we now have much more impact at so many more levels…’ Professor Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis @uniofbath.bsky.social wins the Lifetime Contribution Award from the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Division of Forensic Psychology. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘As forensic psychologists we now have much more impact at so many more levels’ | BPS
A forensic and clinical psychologist who has helped shape our understanding of online child sexual abuse has received the Lifetime Contribution Award from the British Psychological Society’s Division ...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
‘Finding like-minded people at similar career stages is so important…’ We hear from Cat Bernet-Wilson – @bpsofficial.bsky.social Careers Manager – about how members are being supported at all stages of their careers. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘Finding like-minded people at similar career stages is so important’ | BPS
As psychology remains one of the most popular degree subjects in the UK and as psychological professions are set to keep expanding, Ella Rhodes spoke to Cat Bernet-Wilson – British Psychological Socie...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Giving people back the memories… Ella Rhodes spoke to @bpsofficial.bsky.social member Dr @sarahrudebeck.bsky.social, co-founder of Recallify and recipient of a £75,000 Innovate UK Women in Innovation grant to extend that into the classroom. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Giving people back the memories | BPS
Ella Rhodes spoke to British Psychological Society member Dr Sarah Rudebeck, co-founder of Recallify – an app which supports people living with differences in memory, cognitive ability and problems wi...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Huge congratulations to the winners of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Book Award. All have featured in The Psychologist! www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Ageing, austerity, adolescence, abuse… | BPS
The 2026 British Psychological Society Book Award honoured four titles focusing on workplace ageism, global child development, austerity's mental toll, and male abuse survival.
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Wiley Brain and Psychology @wileybrainpsych.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sleep isn't just rest, it's treatment. This special issue in British Journal of Clinical Psychology looks at why. Explore it here: bit.ly/4zAORee @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🥳 Congratulations to the 2026 BPS Book Award winners! Our awards recognise exceptional published works across four categories; Popular Science, Textbook, Academic Monograph and Practitioner Texts. 📚 Discover more about the winning books and their authors 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/congrat...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
'Shame makes sexual abuse so difficult, alongside the way society holds men…’ I met @jeremysachs.bsky.social, winner of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Book Award in the Practitioner category. Read, watch or listen (in The Psychologist app) now. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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‘Shame makes sexual abuse so difficult, alongside the way society holds men’ | BPS
Our editor Jon Sutton meets Jeremy Sachs, winner of the British Psychological Society's Book Award in the Practitioner category, for 'An Intersectional Guide for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and The...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Emerita Professor Rosemary Genevieve Davis CBE, Fellow of the British Psychological Society, 1931-2026; and Professor Terence Newman Davis OBE, 1930-2026; both Fellows of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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Rosemary Genevieve Davis CBE and Terence Newman Davis OBE | BPS
Emerita Professor Rosemary Genevieve Davis CBE, Fellow of the British Psychological Society, 1931-2026; and Professor Terence Newman Davis OBE, 1930-2026; both Fellows of the British Psychological Soc...
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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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Wiley Brain and Psychology @wileybrainpsych.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Therapy for children and young people is evolving fast. This special issue in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice brings you up to speed. Read more: bit.ly/3U8dT48 @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🥳 Happy 23rd Birthday @researchdigest.bsky.social
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Many congratulations to all the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Book Award winners! www.bps.org.uk/news/congrat... I believe we have featured all these authors over the years… search via www.bps.org.uk/psychologist
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Congratulations to the 2026 BPS Book Award winners | BPS
The BPS Book Awards recognise exceptional published works across four categories; Popular Science, Textbook, Academic Monograph and Practitioner Text.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Are you preparing for the back-to-school season? No child's experience will look the same, but ensuring they feel understood, prepared, and connected can support their transition. Explore more resources: www.bps.org.uk/blog/back-school-tip…
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We welcome @rcpsych.bsky.social's statement on supporting those affected by non-recent child sexual abuse. Hear from our incoming President & President-Elect, and access relevant guidance for any professionals working with people affected by these experiences: www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-wel...
Quote reads: People who have experienced non-recent childhood sexual abuse require significantly improved access to trauma-informed and formulation-based psychological services. Dr Laura Dean incoming BPS President. Graphic background.
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Do you have an idea for a book? We're looking for new & innovative ideas for book proposals for the BPS books programme. If you're developing a monograph, edited collection, textbook, professional book or popular science book👇 Chat to us about your project: www.bps.org.uk/news/do-you-...
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Wiley Brain and Psychology @wileybrainpsych.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What does good therapeutic practice look like for people in later life? This special issue in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice explores just that. bit.ly/45EF3lE @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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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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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you a Forensic or Health Psychologist looking to help shape the future of psychological practice? We're seeking representatives from both disciplines to join our Practice Board. Help shape the future of psychological practice. 🗓️ Apply by 1 Sept 26: www.bps.org.uk/are-you-fore...
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
How much do we understand about the brain & mental health? Join our Insight Series on 25 August ’26 as Dr Sinéad Eccles explores brain function, thoughts, emotions, & behaviours, plus practical, evidence-informed ways to support mental health & resilience. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/event/insigh...
BPS Learn Insight Series Episode 7 Live, 25 August 1 2pm £10 or free with BPS membership on demand from 8 September
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What is the psychological impact on children when moving house? "Children may not be grieving the 'loss' of the house itself. Often, they worry about the loss of relationships, routines & sense of belonging attached to it." Dr Kamaria Fleary, BPS chartered member. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/blog/psychol...
For most children, the family home becomes an important part of their secure base because it is associated with familiar routines, trusted adults (usually their own parents/carers), and a sense of safety. Dr Kamaria Fleary
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Why do certain experiences seem to come up again & again under DMT? Psychologist James Sanders explores what might explain these experiences, & how predictive processing could help us understand what happens to perception under psychedelics. @psychmag.bsky.social: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Let's talk about sex…the September issue goes in the post to @bpsofficial.bsky.social members on Thursday, but is available to explore here and in The Psychologist app (with PDF download for members). Many thanks to guest editor Maxime Levasseur and all contributors. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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The Psychologist, September 2026 | BPS
'A central aspect of being human'… guest editor Maxime Lavasseur with a special collection around sex and sexuality.
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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
September issue looking fine in The Psychologist app, including PDF for @bpsofficial.bsky.social members.
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