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Personality and health

Personality change (transformation) is a symptom of many illnesses, such as multiple sclerosis, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or stroke. Personality trait … See more

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What is mental illness

WEBStein’s team propose that a mental disorder has five features. First, it is a behavioural or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in the individual. This …

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Cultivating wellbeing and mental health through gardening BPS

WEBThe benefits of physical activity and exercise for mental health are well known, with 30 minutes of daily exercise sufficient to improve and maintain wellbeing …

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Division of Health Psychology BPS

WEBThe Scottish Branch of the Division of Health Psychology is committed to improving and promoting health, health-care and illness outcomes in Scotland, using psychological …

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Psychologists making a difference Public health psychology

WEBGovernment and politics, Health. Psychologists making a difference Public health psychology. Jane Wardle and Andrew Steptoe discuss how to take health …

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Belief and Illness BPS

WEBThe relationship between (pathological) beliefs and severe mental illness is well accepted, and the significance of beliefs for more general aspects of illness has …

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Psychology at work: improving wellbeing and productivity in the

WEBPsychology at work: improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. This report from the British Psychological Society brings together evidence from across …

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Everything you need to know about becoming a health psychologist

WEBA Masters (MSc) in health psychology is known as 'stage 1' of doctoral training. Usually 1-year full time, this gives you a broad grounding in the major health …

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Career options in psychology BPS

WEBClinical Associate in Applied Psychology is a specialist mental health professional whose duties include assessing, formulating, and treating clients within specified ranges of …

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Find a psychologist BPS

WEBThis directory is designed to help you find a Chartered Psychologist offering services to the public in your area, and can be filtered by specialism and/or clientele as necessary. The …

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Postgraduate study and qualifications BPS

WEBPostgraduate study. The exact nature of the training you will need to complete will depend on the field of psychology you want to work in. In order to pursue a postgraduate …

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Health psychologist job profile BPS

WEBThey are specially trained to help people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness as well as supporting people who are chronically ill. Health …

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Adjusting life to chronic illness BPS

WEBAdjusting life to chronic illness. Deborah Christie and Hasina Khatun on challenges for children, young people and their parents. 23 March 2012. Nearly three in …

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Continuing professional development (CPD) BPS

WEBContinuing professional development (CPD) is both a professional expectation and a personal responsibility for psychologists. It's all about you and the benefits that …

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Learning from wellbeing hubs BPS

WEBLearning from wellbeing hubs. The new report uses knowledge gained from 40 wellbeing hubs to inform key principles for future staff mental health and wellbeing …

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Psychological perspectives on obesity: policy, practice and …

WEBPsychological perspectives on obesity: Addressing policy, practice and research priorities. London: British Psychological Society. Public Health England (2018). Improving …

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Marie Jahoda – the ultimate example BPS

WEBMarie Jahoda, who died in 2001 at the age of 94, was a great user of examples in her work, and she believed that psychologists constantly over-valued …

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Directory of Chartered Psychologists BPS

WEBThe Directory of Chartered Psychologists is a service provided by the society that makes it easy for you to find a chartered psychologist in your area. Visitors to this directory and …

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The psychological challenges of putting humans on Mars BPS

WEBThe perils of working remotely. Prolonged isolation can bring about a wide variety of negative emotional and cognitive effects. Tensions between crew, disturbed …

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