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Better mental health support for performing artists needed now more than ever, say psychologists25 Mar 2025The BPS has joined forces with popstars and industry figures, to call on those who work with performing…- Mental health
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- Psychology Matters
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The psychology of working in isolated environments24 Mar 2025By Professor of workplace health psychology at Birmingham City University and BPS Chartered member…- Social and behavioural
- Violence and trauma
- Work and occupational
BPS welcomes additional learning needs funding in Wales21 Mar 2025The BPS has welcomed £20 million of funding saying it will enable more children with additional…- Children, young people and families
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BPS welcomes publication of blueprint for Young Futures hubs20 Mar 2025A blueprint setting out a vision for a nationwide network of hubs supporting the mental health…- Children, young people and families
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South West of England BranchOnline workshopSouth West Branch Coaching & Mentoring Networking Event25 Mar 2025 • 17:00-19:00Join our free online workshop to learn how the scheme works, the benefits of being a coach, mentor…- Coaching
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Political Psychology SectionIn personPolitical Psychology Section Networking Event26 Mar 2025 • 12:00-15:00Join us in London for this free in person networking event for students or early career professionals…- Government and politics
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Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Psychology SectionIn personUnderstanding and Working with the Interplay of Trauma and Neurodivergence in Children and Young People28 Mar 2025 • 09:00-16:30This BPS and UKTC conference features psychologists and academics sharing insights on trauma and…- Crisis, disaster and trauma
- Neurodiversity
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Scottish BranchIn personBPS Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference 202529 Mar 2025 • 09:30-17:00This conference provides a forum for final year psychology students to deliver a conference talk final year thesis/project.…- Research
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