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Links between jobs and risk of suicide
Among the various risk factors for suicide, psychologists have recognised for some time that a person's occupation plays an important part.
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Looked-after children need better protection
Children at risk of self-harm need to be given greater protection by local authorities, a new study has suggested.
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The many causes of suicide-like behaviour
Many factors can be the cause of suicide-related behaviour among young people, new research has found.
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Self-harm awareness film available
A short film ‘Hurting to hea
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Self-harm in young on the rise say charities
An increasing number of young people in the UK are choosing to deliberately hurt themselves.
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Film helps public understand self-harm
Dispelling myths about self-harm and encouraging better understanding are the aims of a new short film ‘Hurting to heal: exploring self-harm and recovery' funded by the 2012 Society's Public Engagement Grants. 'Hurting to Heal' will premier today at the University of Edinburgh to coincide with International Self-injury Awareness Day.  
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BPS members on the Today programme
Two psychologists were intereviewed on this morning's editon of the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
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Male suicide rate at highest for a decade
The number of men committing suicide in the UK is on the increase, new figures have shown.
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Parents, children and attempted suicide
A young person may be more likely to attempt suicide within two years of a parent trying to take their own life, new research has suggested.
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Self-harm and suicidal behaviour – a psychologist’s perspective
This workshop aims to develop knowledge and practice in the area of self-harm and suicidal behaviour in forensic settings.
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Personal & professional impact and the implications of working with suicidal patients
The aim of this workshop is to increase professionals’ confidence and awareness of working with suicidal patients.
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Adaptation-based Process Therapy (APT): An integrative psychotherapeutic approach for complex presentations and diagnoses of personality disorder
Please note this event has been cancelled Adaptation-based Process Therapy (APT) was developed by the speakers in response to both our clinical feelings and client demands for an intervention that went beyond behavioural or cognitive based
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On World Suicide Prevention Day the Society joined the campaign to save lives in England
The British Psychological Society welcomes the latest Department of Health Suicide Prevention Strategy, which was published on 10 September 2012. 
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New moves to reduce youth suicide rates
The government's draft suicide prevention strategy is aiming to reduce suicide rates in Britain, it has been noted.
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Less pressure means a better body image
Women who have less pressure placed on their appearance tend to have a more positive body image, new research has suggested.
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Scottish head for suicide research group
A Scottish Chartered Psychologist is to become president of a leading international suicide research organisation.
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Bullies, victims and suicidal thoughts
Young people who are either victimised by others or act as the bully themselves could be more prone to having suicidal thoughts.
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Suicidal thoughts can start at an early age
Thoughts of suicide can begin earlier in life than previously thought, a new study has found.
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NICE, psychology and self-harm
Psychological interventions should be offered to people who self-harm to help them overcome their behavioural problems, latest NICE guidance suggests.
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Self-harm from adolescent to adult
The first population-based study to assess the course of self-harm from adolescence to young adulthood has found that around 1 in 12 young people self-harm, with the balance skewed towards girls.
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Cricket and suicide: Is there a connection?
Peter Roebuck, the cricket journalist and former Somerset captain, committed suicide at the weekend, amid unconfirmed reports that he was being questioned by police over sexual assault allegations.
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Mental health information for all
We have a number of free downloadable mental health leaflets produced by the Society that are clear, concise and easy to understand about common psychological conditions.
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