How do I become an Assistant Psychologist? In order to become an Assistant Psychologist you will need an undergraduate degree in psychology (ideally one which is accredited by the BPS, as membership ...

Research in psychology requires the application of skills and knowledge to scientifically hypothesise about an aspect of human behaviour, then to test it, analyse it and communicate the results.

Can the physical act of smiling make you feel happier? According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, it can. However, the idea that feedback from facial muscles can influence our emotions has been ...

The BPS Journals each select or commission one paper to comprise a very special, collaborative multi-journal themed issue, known as the BPS Landmark Issue. It's an opportunity for our journals to ...

In a world saturated with 'self-love' affirmations, it's time we discussed self-belief's more profound and transformative power. While self-love is essential to emotional well-being, self-belief – the ...

How do I find a psychologist to help me? If you're looking for help or support with a personal problem or a professional challenge you can search our lists and directories to find a psychologist in ...

With the closure of so many NHS Staff Wellbeing Hubs by 2024, the message felt clear: staff wellbeing is only a priority during a crisis, like the Covid pandemic. I have been a wellbeing champion for ...

Responding to the new report from the National Audit Office report Support for children and young people with special educational needsDr Gavin Morgan, chair of the Division of Educational and Child ...

A diagnosis of dementia can have a hugely consequential effect on someone's sense of self. Neurological conditions, by their very nature, can impact how someone thinks, communicates, and engages in ...

Responding to the news that job coaches could visit mental health patients in hospital to help them get back to work, the President of the British Psychological Society Dr Roman Raczka said: "Everyone ...

I find myself circling between jobs as I make my way through my 20s, settling in places I know for a short while before detaching again. A glimmer of hope appears with every new job – a chance to ...

The BPS has linked up with the University of Leicester to offer an Arts Humanities Research Council-funded PhD titled 'Challenging histories and changing future conversations at the UK British ...