Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Have you seen how much we've published this week? All available to explore via www.bps.org.uk/psychologist 063
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The life we remember is never quite the life we lived… Seçil Güngör looks at Leo Tolstoy and Sofya Tolstaya's diaries to ask how two people can share a history without sharing the same psychological reality. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukThe life we remember is never quite the life we lived | BPSSeçil Güngör asks how two people can share a history without sharing the same psychological reality. 031
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 09/09/2026'A need for validation and belonging' @fitchychris.bsky.social, associate editor for Culture, reviews plays - Who Killed Marilyn? and Cyrano de Bergerac. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk'A need for validation and belonging' | BPSChrissie Fitch, associate editor for Culture, reviews plays - Who Killed Marilyn? and Cyrano de Bergerac. 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Our October edition goes to print... more next week, but in the meantime you might like to explore our related 'Climate and the environment' collection... www.bps.org.uk/collections/... 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe 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...bps.org.uk‘I’ve always believed psychology should also be a discipline of hope’ | BPSAs 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... 024
Reposted by Chrissie FitchACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 05/09/2026This Nip in the Bud short film with Dr Sian Williams offers gentle, practical guidance to help parents and carers support a child after a bereavement - especially when they are grieving too. Watch now to learn more. bit.ly/4b2eV7i 011
Reposted by Chrissie FitchChrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026@psychcooking.bsky.social ‘has written the book the psychology of cooking has been missing, staking a convincing claim that the production side of food deserves the same theoretical seriousness we have long extended to consumption. It is a welcome, timely, and quietly important contribution.’ 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchDr Jon Sutton @jonsutton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... So true... there is little in this world stronger than a man's desire to eat nuts when told that for a few hours, he can't eat nuts.theguardian.comFood allergies when flying are no joke. That's why nuts should be banned on planes | Lucy Pasha-RobinsonPeople with allergies must be able to travel without fear, and a compassionate society should respect that, says Lucy Pasha-Robinson, an assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian 031
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The unpolished truth about my first year as an Assistant Psychologist. Zoe Earle has moved swiftly from dissertation deadlines to designated safeguarding lead… www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukThe unpolished truth about my first year as an Assistant Psychologist | BPSZoe Earle has moved swiftly from dissertation deadlines to designated safeguarding lead… 031
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026‘Psychologists are the people who can lead this quiet revolution of change’ I met former MP and mental health campaigner Sir Norman Lamb, to talk about his new book, ‘Be More Human: Why Mental Health Care is Broken and What We Can Do To Fix It’. Read, listen, watch. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk‘Psychologists are the people who can lead this quiet revolution of change’ | BPSOur editor Dr Jon Sutton meets former MP and mental health campaigner Sir Norman Lamb, to talk about his new book, ‘Be More Human: Why Mental Health Care is Broken and What We Can Do To Fix It’. 1103
Reposted by Chrissie FitchPeggy Kay, PhD @drpeggykay.bsky.social · 26/08/2026apple.news/AIF_JvG2lTly... “‘I keep saying: If you’re the fine Christian that you think you are, why are you judging people,” Parton said…“That’s God’s job…” [and] a few years earlier [she said]: ‘I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals.’” 🤍apple.newsDolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80 — NBC NewsThe beloved star’s team said she had faced a brief battle with cancer. In May, she cancelled a Las Vegas show and said she’d been undergoing treatment for kidney stones for several years. 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026A Psychology of Food, Cooks and Cooking… Dancia Kendra Susilo reviews David Livert’s deep dive into one of our most ubiquitous behaviours. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukBook review: A Psychology of Food, Cooks and Cooking | BPSDancia Kendra Susilo reviews David Livert’s deep dive into one of our most ubiquitous behaviours. 011
Reposted by Chrissie FitchChrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Reposting my review to add that this documentary is now available for everyone to stream from www.traumality.com Hope you find it as eye-opening and useful as I did when I first watched it! #Traumality #TonMazzone 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Making plans for 2027… If you could, with our help, tell a personal / practical / persuasive story around your research or practice in Psychology, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a look at www.bps.org.uk/contribute-p... and then get in touch. 041
Reposted by Chrissie FitchBritish Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 19/08/2026We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Jason Arday. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this extremely difficult time. Our Chief Executive, Sarb Bajwa shares a few words. 042
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Maybe it's a good time to share our 'Neurodivergence' collection www.bps.org.uk/collections/... …and to point to evidence-based documentaries on the topic? This one's pretty decent www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 4 - Archive on 4, Trouble Staying Still: ADHD's Identity CrisisSally Marlow reveals the changing faces of ADHD and why it remains so contentious. 055
Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Reposting my review to add that this documentary is now available for everyone to stream from www.traumality.com Hope you find it as eye-opening and useful as I did when I first watched it! #Traumality #TonMazzone 022
Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026@psychcooking.bsky.social ‘has written the book the psychology of cooking has been missing, staking a convincing claim that the production side of food deserves the same theoretical seriousness we have long extended to consumption. It is a welcome, timely, and quietly important contribution.’ 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchT-FΨN (Teaching-Focused University Network) @t-fun.bsky.social · 17/08/2026OUR NEXT ONLINE T-FUN SEMINAR IS THIS WEDNESDAY!!! We’re super excited that Dr Hannah Robinson (buff.ly/MiyPitn) will be joining us on Wed the 19th of August 1230-1330 BST. They will be sharing about “Educators Use of Humour in the Classroom Environment”. #HigherEd #Scholarhsip #Teaching #Humourprofiles.chester.ac.ukDiscoveryYour browser (Internet Explorer or other legacy browser) is not supported by this application. 111
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 14/08/2026For those getting A-level results and continuing their journey in Psychology, you might appreciate our 'Guide to university life' - which you can also watch in animated form! www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukThe Psychologist Guide to… [new] university life | BPSIn 2017 we published The Psychologist Guide to… University Life, 10 evidence-based tips to support new students in settling into university, studying well and looking after their health and finances. ... 162
Reposted by Chrissie FitchBritish Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Congratulations to everyone receiving their A Level results today! 🎉 Whether you're celebrating, taking time to reflect, or considering your next steps, today marks an important milestone. Whatever your results, we hope you take a moment to recognise the hard work that's brought you here. 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Culture Psychology in film, TV, radio, theatre, music, art, exhibitions, podcasts and more… www.bps.org.uk/collections/... Always happy to consider submissions / ideas for this!bps.org.ukCulture | BPSPsychology in film, TV, radio, theatre, music, art, exhibitions, podcasts and more… 033
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Changing the future of acute trauma informed care… Isabelle Bradbury has reflections as an Assistant Psychologist. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukChanging the future of acute trauma informed care | BPSIsabelle Bradbury has reflections as an Assistant Psychologist. 032
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Teaching Psychology at university: ‘The wind of change is blowing…’ www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... Thanks so much to our interviewees - @dralanajames.bsky.social @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social Victoria Bourne, Ron Dodzro, Patrick Rosenkranz, Emma McDonald, Andrew Holliman.bps.org.ukTeaching Psychology at university: ‘The wind of change is blowing’ | BPSThe latest in our series where Ian Florance talks with psychologists in a range of specialisms and working environments. 075
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Just been alerted to an imposter website! What a weird world we live in. Not very believable, because this guy is clearly way better looking than me. But please always visit www.bps.org.uk/psychologist - accept no imitations. 042
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026‘Being a good psychologist means overcoming difficult things while being professional and ethical’ Forensic psych Dr Alice Bennett on how multidisciplinary teamwork and trauma-informed practice are vital to UK prisons, for the @bpsofficial.bsky.social insight series. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk‘Being a good psychologist means overcoming difficult things while being professional and ethical’ | BPSForensic psychologist Dr Alice Bennett recently highlighted how multidisciplinary teamwork and trauma-informed practice are vital to improving outcomes and managing risk within UK prisons. 043
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 04/08/2026It's only Tuesday… www.bps.org.uk/psychologist 032
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 04/08/2026‘Technology is not the direct opponent of play’ @ajohnstone.bsky.social (Associate Editor, and Senior Lecturer at Arden University) discusses the latest Toy Story film with her colleague, Holly Amber Stokes. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk‘Technology is not the direct opponent of play’ | BPSAshleigh Johnstone (Associate Editor, and Senior Lecturer at Arden University) discusses the latest Toy Story film with her colleague, Holly Amber Stokes. 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchProfessor Julie Hulme @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Exciting times for #Psychology at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social. I’m looking forward to leading the awesome team at the Nottingham Institute of Psychology into its next chapter! @ntupsychology.bsky.social 081
Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Traumality press night was Weds 8 July, and the online premiere 2 weeks later, this Weds 29 July - almost 300 people joined! There’s going to be another online screening this Weds 5 August followed by a panel Q+A as has been done both times previously. Come join! Tickets: www.traumality.com.traumality.comTRAUMALITYA groundbreaking feature-length documentary, created by filmmaker Ton Mazzone. Traumality explores the growing evidence linking childhood trauma and adversity to many of the mental health diagnoses se... 020
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Some great new stuff this week, and much much more to come next week… feeling very fortunate to have a steady stream of interested and interesting psychologists coming my way… www.bps.org.uk/psychologist 042
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Kiss my ass: A history of shame and humiliation. @katieebarclay.bsky.social with a theme from her new book 'The Kiss: A History of Passion and Power'. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukKiss my ass: A history of shame and humiliation | BPSKatie Barclay with a theme from her new book 'The Kiss: A History of Passion and Power'. 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchBritish Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Not offered a place on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate this year? You’re not alone. Our DClinPsy Reflective Space workshop on 4 Aug ’26 is a chance to reflect, process, & feel held within a community of shared understanding & experience. 👉https://www.bps.org.uk/event/dclinpsy-reflective-space-1 031
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Seeing people beyond their diagnoses… @fitchychris.bsky.social, Associate Editor for Culture, attends press night of the documentary #Traumality (2026), at Everyman Chelsea. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukSeeing people beyond their diagnoses | BPSChrissie Fitch, Associate Editor for Culture, attends press night of the documentary Traumality (2026), at Everyman Chelsea. 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Margaret Thompson 1945-2026 A tribute from James Thompson. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukMargaret Thompson 1945-2026 | BPSA tribute from James Thompson. 032
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Dr Keith Turner 1938-2026 A tribute from Professor Mike Wang. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukDr Keith Turner 1938-2026 | BPSA tribute from Professor Mike Wang. 001
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 23/07/2026'Hot Mess is a glorious delight' @fitchychris.bsky.social, Associate Editor for Culture, reviews Hot Mess the musical. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk'Hot Mess is a glorious delight' | BPSChrissie Fitch, Associate Editor for Culture, reviews Hot Mess the musical. 011
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 16/07/2026‘I was with students when I found out I had won… it was an emotional experience!’ @cpsychol20lh.bsky.social meets Holly Jackson – winner of the 2026 @bps-dartp.bsky.social Helen Kitching Award (Psychology Teacher of the Year, ages 14-19). www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.uk‘I was with students when I found out I had won… it was an emotional experience!’ | BPSLyndsey Hayes, Chartered Psychologist, Fellow, and member of the British Psychological Society’s Division for Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DART-P), meets Holly Jackson – winner o... 155
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 15/07/2026On Monday I'm interviewing Sir Norman Lamb, former health minister and NHS mental health trust chair, about his new book 'Be More Human: Why Mental Health Care is Broken and What We Can Do To Fix It'. Suggested questions welcome! 021
Reposted by Chrissie FitchBritish Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Is the cost of attending a conference holding you back presenting your psychology research? Our Early Career Conference Bursary Scheme could help you share your work & attend conferences that matter to your research with up to £500 towards registration & travel. 👉 www.bps.org.uk/early-career... 011
Reposted by Chrissie FitchDr Madeleine Pownall @maddipow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026I'm not being hyperbolic when I say I have been writing this paper for literally years now, so I'm proud that she's finally out in the world. It was also probably the most constructive, kind, challenging review process I've ever had. 1309
Reposted by Chrissie FitchAssociation for the Teaching of Psychology @theatp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026As Winner of the Helen Kitching Award, we were so happy to welcome Holly to our annual ATP Conference last weekend. Thank you for hosting your workshop, Holly, and once again, we wish you congratulations! 033
Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 12/07/2026My latest show review for the BPS is up makes for a heartfelt summer watch! See www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukOne person’s irrationality becomes another’s coping mechanism | BPSChrissie Fitch (Associate Editor, Culture) on the BBC's 'Small Prophets': a warm and whimsical tale of grief, dementia and magical realism. 011
Chrissie Fitch @fitchychris.bsky.social · 07/07/2026How is it July?! 2026a brought some unexpected firsts: I co-facilitated a Q+A for an APA Division newsletter with our brilliant PTR reviewer Alexis, and found out my research was cited in a book and a PLOS One article! #Grateful #ChildPsych #ResearchGate 000
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Our July/August edition - a Psychological Safety special www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... 043
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Looking for some weekend, or summer, book recommendations? www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukReaders recommend, 2026 | BPSWhether you’re on a sun lounger, a long-haul flight or a patch of grass down the local park, summer is a great time to stop scrolling and get stuck into a good book. Here are some member and staff rec... 022
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Co-production – helping to make research more accessible and meaningful, through this year's @bpsofficial.bsky.social 'Landmark issue'. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...bps.org.ukCo-production – helping to make research more accessible and meaningful | BPSThis year’s British Psychological Society Landmark Issue highlights the growing role of co-production in psychological research, bringing together cross-disciplinary work that emphasises involving sta... 032
Reposted by Chrissie FitchThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Sparking curiosity around our cyberpsychological life… Kate Wojcicka reviews An Introduction to Cyberpsychology (2nd Edition), published by the @bpsofficial.bsky.social with Routledge in the Core Textbooks series. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... @kirwanpsych.bsky.socialbps.org.ukSparking curiosity around our cyberpsychological life | BPSKate Wojcicka reviews An Introduction to Cyberpsychology (2nd Edition), published by the British Psychological Society with Routledge in the Core Textbooks Series. 133