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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Such a pleasure to attend the UK premiere of "Being Heumann" tonight. A powerful, emotional, & often funny, depiction of the 1977 disability rights sit-in, from CODA director, Siân Heder & featuring a stellar performance from Ruth Madely as Judy Heumann. It will be available via Apple TV on 13th Nov

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Reading this article is heartbreaking. What kind of profession are we that we exclude people with caring responsibilities like this? As we described in our article in The Psychologist in July, it doesn’t need to be this way. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Just back from the first 5 days of @edfringe.bsky.social. As usual, the programme is full of amazing performers from around the world. Some of my favs this year were "Jitters"🇬🇧, "King of all Birds" 🇮🇪, The Palestinian Circus 🇵🇸, Rainee Blake as Joni Mitchell 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 & the wonderful Ndlovu Youth Choir 🇿🇦

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I very fortunate to see a performance by the incredibly talented Ndlovu Youth Choir from Limpopo, South Africa today in Edinburgh performing @edfringe.bsky.social. The choir are performing daily until 30th August, if you are coming to the festivals don't miss them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS97...

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Ndlovu Youth Choir - Bohemian Rhapsody (in Isizulu) Live at The Edinburgh Fringe 10.08.26

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The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

‘The core value of our profession is supposed to be inclusion!’ @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social & Serena Parkar argue that inflexible pathways in Clinical and Educational Psychology exclude potential applicants and place unnecessary strain on trainees and their families. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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‘The core value of our profession is supposed to be inclusion!’ | BPS

David Murphy and Serena Parkar reject a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to training in Clinical and Educational Psychology, arguing that pathways exclude potential applicants, and place unnecessary strai...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On this day 20 years ago, 52 Londoners, of 18 different nationalities, were killed in 7/7 bombings. Nearly 800 more were injured, many of whom continue to live with the physical & psychological consequences of that day. I was privileged to know some & am thinking of them all & their families today.🌹

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The consultation on social media restrictions for young people closes today. The Academy of Medical Colleges response is all across the news news.sky.com/story/doctor... but nothing on a BPS response. I went to the website to look for it, nothing. Surely psychologists are well-placed to contribute?

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Doctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says it wants to highlight the risks of unrestricted content and screen time to children and young people.

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

An unfortunate consequences of the current Labour leadership turmoil was that the news coverage of today's King's speech had no mention of @nazshahbfd.bsky.social MP's brilliant speech opening the HoC debate. It made me proud to be British🇬🇧. Full speech video here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Really encouraging to see fellow psychologists from across the world coming together today for the 19th Psychology Day at the United Nation. In the words of UN Psychology Coalition President, Dr Kalyani Gopal, “The world is asking questions that Psychology can answer! 🌍

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Such a privilege to be part of a @plymuni.bsky.social inter-professional learning event yesterday which brought together students from across different health programmes to work together with experts by experience with a range of physical & mental health issues, with help from Well Connected SW

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

After many years arguing that professional accreditation in psychology should be only doctoral level, the American Psychological Association has announced it will begin accrediting masters-level professionals, although they won't be able to use the title "Psychologist" www.apa.org/education-ca...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I have just published a new, updated version of my YouTube video "Deciding where to apply for UK Clinical Psychology Training". I hope its helpful. ▶️ youtu.be/tOBqAPQHcYs

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

The 2026 Entry Clinical Psychology Training Alternative Handbook has been published today. It contains in-depth perspectives from almost 1,500 current trainees who participated. It really is an invaluable resource for applicants & courses.https://www.bps.org.uk/dcp-alternative-handbook

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The Alternative Handbook 2025-2026 | BPS

Trainee perspectives on clinical psychology courses

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

A-level results day can be incredibly stressful if things don't go to plan. This helpful article in @psychmag.bsky.social offers help to avoid some decision making pitfalls. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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What A-level results day teaches us about decision making | BPS

Gordon West, Head of Futures at Stowe School and first year psychology student.

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Just back from my annual trip up to Edinburgh for the start of the festivals. My Fringe theatre recommendations are Ordinary Decent Criminal, Miles, & Paldem, all at Summerhall. Make it Happen at EIF is great if you can get tix. For some great music, I highly recommend Women in Rock www.edfringe.com

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Practitioner psychologists became regulated by The HCPC in July 2009. Since then the number of registered psychologists has increased every year and, at the end of 2024, crossed the 30,000 mark for the first time (~80% increase in 15 years) making it one of the fastest-growing UK health professions🚀

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Excited to see a preview of the new BBC series "Reunion" this eve. The bilingual spoken English/BSL series, written by deaf writer William Mager, had a mixed deaf/hearing crew, a cast of brilliant deaf & hearing actors &, above all, is a gripping story. 📺 Monday 7th 9pm www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Such a privilege to attend a live recording of Michelle Obama & her brother Craig Robinson's new podcast IMO here at SXSW. Really interesting, & timely, discussion about fostering hope in challenging times with Yale Professor of Psychology, Laurie Santos. I highly recommend subscribing imopod.com

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

However, what the study did show was that smartphone use across all students, WAS associated with higher anxiety & depression + lower attainment. However, that wasnt mentioned in the press release. What this important area needs is quality longitudinal, ideally RCT, studies not headline chasing. 5/5

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Most schools had only introduced their restrictions in the past 2 years, & half the participants were in year 8 so had only been at secondary school for a year anyway. No one would expect there to be significant differences between schools in wellbeing & attainment (esp measured so crudely). 4/5

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

We might expect lower use to be associated with higher social interaction & maybe less bullying at breaks, but these wasn't measured at all. The main measures were wellbeing (EWBS) & a yes/no response from the form teacher about whether they were performing "to expected grade" in Maths & English 3/5

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

It compared 20 schools which had restrictive policies with 10 schools that were more permissive. Students in the former used smartphones on average for 10 mins during the school day vs 1 hr in the latter. Outside of school hours there was no sig. difference i.e. there was no compensation effect. 2/5

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This study from Birmingham Uni has been widely covered in the legacy media today. However, the headlines are completely unfounded on the basis of the study. In fact, the study wasnt a controlled trial but a cross sectional comparsion study. 1/5 www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

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School phone bans DON'T work, scientists say

For parents worried about their teens' smartphone use, banning phones in schools may seem like an obvious solution. But a study suggests that school phone bans don't produce any positive effects.

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Healthcare support workers arent registered so there isnt an equivalent source of data but the issue with nurses isn't lack of jobs, there is a huge current vacancy rate, or lack of training places. The issue is recruitment into training, and retention in the profession even through training.

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The graph below shows the change in the number of other health professions over the past 15 years for comparison. Practitioner psychologists were the 3rd fastest-growing group. Paramedics grew fastest, but it's concerning there are fewer podiatrists, & only 14% more nurses, today than 15 years ago.

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John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

'Why crowd behaviour matters - for psychology and society' Recording of my Professorial Lecture. Please share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pBZ...

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Why crowd behaviour matters - for psychology and society

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

You werent the first or the last to do that! All good here thanks, hope things are going well for you down there. So pleased to learn that you're involved in clinical psychology training now, I'm sure you are an inspiring teacher ☺️

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I know that feeling well!! Although, if the rest of the UniSC team are as brilliant as you, then I cant imagine any of them turning down their offer!

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Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I wrote an article about my dad's death, and how it affected my views on assisted dying, published in the Times Free version here

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Published today (Open Access) Dr Emily Shipwright's powerful study conducted at Plymouth University on the long-term adverse effects after ECT. In the words of one participant “The Procedure Went Well, but You’ve Killed the Patient” journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Very proud to be coauthor of a paper from Dr Imogen Campbell's Clinical Psychology Doctoral research @PlymUni on Equine-Assisted Therapy for military veterans, published today in the Journal of Veterans Studies. Veterans described very positive outcomes. journal-veterans-studies.org/articles/10....

Dr Imogen Campbell pictured with David Murphy at her graduation from The University of Plymouth on 19th November 2024

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

New video just out in our series on applying for Clinical Psychology training in the UK, on deciding where to apply. Hope its useful for anyone applying, apologies its a bit late in the cycle for 2025 entry, I started it & then was unwell, hence a few imperfections! ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzQb...

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Deciding where to apply

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Its a real privilege to be among more than 200 psychologists from 103 countries who contributed to the 2nd Ed. of the Handbook of International Psychology. The diversity of psychology across the world has always fascinated me & this book captures it its full glory🌍😊 www.routledge.com/The-Handbook...

Photos of over 200 psychologists from around the world who contributed to the 2nd Edition of "The Handbook of International Psychology"

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

My former colleague at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Lord Alderdice, who has considerable experience of intractable conflicts, gave an extremely wise speech in the House of Lords this week, "There is no military solution in Israel/Gaza". I do recommend reading▶️ lordalderdice.com/2023/10/25/t...

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

Ethnicity data on practitioner psychologists published recently by the HCPC, shows how far the profession has to go to be reflective of the population in all domains, other than Counselling Psych. Although Sport & Ex. Psych has the lowest gender disparity it's the least diverse in terms of ethnicity

Graph showing percentage of practitioner psychologists who identify as being Black, Asian, or from an other minority ethnic group. Counselling 16.27%, Health 10.69%, Educational 9.34%, Clinical 8.26%, Occuaptional 7.69%, Forensic 7.12%, Sport & Exercise 2.74%

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David Murphy @clinpsychdavid.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Well I managed to get in (thanks to @ruthieconnolly.bsky.social), isn't it nice here! I look forward to seeing how BlueSky develops.

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