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The British Psychological Society Scottish Branch Annual Conference
The British Psychological Society Scottish Branch is holding its annual conference on 27-29 November 1998, at Scotland's Hotel, Pitlochry. The theme of the conference is 'Psychology as science, psychology as practice'. view more (1998-11-25)
Well-being is not lack of distress.
Mental health research is dramatically weighted on the side of psychological dysfunction and health is equated with the absence of illness rather than the presence of wellness. If you are not sick, you are just fine. A challenge to this assumption comes from an investigation on the relationship between psychological well-being and distress in... view more... (2000-09-19)
Psychological Debriefing
The British Psychological Society today published a document, looking at the issues surrounding psychological debriefing following a crisis or disaster. The document, Psychological Debriefing, has been produced by a Working Party of the Society's Professional Practice Board. It is aimed at psychologists, involved in counselling and debriefing... view more... (2002-06-05)
Dons in distress
Over half of UK academics report poor psychological health according to a paper presented today, Thursday 13 April, to The British Psychological Society's Annual Conference, held at the Guildhall, Winchester, by Gail Kinman of the University of Luton and Fiona Jones of the University of Hertfordshire. The national survey of 782 academics showed... view more... (2000-04-10)
Hand Can't Be Fooled, Study Shows
Research published in the March issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, is suggesting that we process images in two very distinct ways. view more (2008-03-11)
The British Psychological Society welcomes the National Service Framework for Mental Health
The Government has recognised the high prevalence of mental distress and ill-health suffered by significant numbers of our population, many of whom do not fall into the category of the very needy minority of people with severe mental illness. view more (1999-10-05)
Life Lessons: Where Psychology Stands on Living Well
Unfortunately for us, there is no formula for fulfillment or guide to life satisfaction; however, humans have turned to philosophy, religion and science time and again for answers to our existential questions. view more (2009-07-23)
Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide
The British Psychological Society has produced a new leaflet that offers guidance and advice for people taking psychological tests. Workers, prospective employees and parents could all benefit from the leaflet; Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide. view more (2002-05-27)
Lack of inhibition and the internet
This is the finding presented today, Wednesday 15 September, by Dr Adam Joinson of the University of Glamorgan, as part of a symposium at The British Psychological Society's Social Psychology Section's Annual Conference, held at the University of Lancaster. view more (1999-09-03)
Clinical psychology is emerging as the key profession in mental health
Proper understanding and treatment of mental ill health are not possible without the knowledge and skills of clinical psychologists. view more (2005-03-21)
The more common the digit, the more radiant the color in grapheme color synaesthesia
A psychological phenomenon known as "grapheme-color synaesthesia" describes individuals who experience vivid colors whenever they see, hear, or think of ordinary letters and digits. view more (2007-09-19)
Psychological intervention reduces postembolization pain
Psychological intervention has been shown to reduce the postembolization pain during hepatic arterial chemoembolizatiom therapy. It is highly recommended as a complementary approach to pharmacological analgesia according to research published in the February 14, 2008 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. view more (2008-03-13)
Knowing Me, Myself, and I: What Psychology Can Contribute to Self-Knowledge
How well do you know yourself? It's a question many of us struggle with, as we try to figure out how close we are to who we actually want to be. view more (2009-07-17)
Police ability to detect lies
This finding is presented today, Tuesday 28 September, by Dr Aldert Vrij and Samantha Mann of the University of Portsmouth, at The British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology Conference, held at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. view more (1999-09-13)
Violence in couples
This is the finding of research presented today, Tuesday 14 September, by Niki Graham-Kevan of the University of Central Lancashire, at The British Psychological Society's Social Psychology Section Annual Conference, held at the University of Lancaster. view more (1999-09-03)
Sleepless in Pitlochry
Insomniacs can be reassured that clinical psychologists are developing effective ways of overcoming the problem of sleepless nights. Professor Colin Espie and his colleagues from the Department of Psychological Medicine at Glasgow University will present a symposium to The British Psychological Society's Scottish Branch Annual Conference, held at... view more... (1998-11-25)
Spina bifida & psychology-spina bifida causes psychological distress in parents
Parents of children with spina bifida suffer from more psychological distress than parents of able-bodied children. view more (2005-08-25)
New study discovers why few people are devoid of racial bias
Why are some individuals not prejudiced? That is the question posed by a provocative new study appearing in the September issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. view more (2007-09-25)
Parental attitudes to young sex offenders
This is the finding presented today, Tuesday 28 September, by Carol Barnes and Dr Gareth Hughes of the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, at The British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology Conference held at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. view more (1999-09-13)
Where's the Science? The Sorry State of Psychotherapy
The prevalence of mental health disorders in this country has nearly doubled in the past 20 years. Who is treating all of these patients? view more (2009-10-05)
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