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Professor Sir Steve Field to speak at clinical psycholgy conference
The man who chaired the government’s ‘listening exercise’ on National Health Service reform is to speak at the Annual Conference of the Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology.
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Blaming others can make a person ill
A person who constantly blames others for their hardships in life could see their personal health suffer as a consequence.
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Does music limit anxiety in cancer?
Music may be able to play a role in reducing anxiety in cancer patients, a new study has suggested.
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Chronic consensus or controversy
Experts from five continents have agreed upon on a new set of 'International Consensus Criteria' for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME; also referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS), which they hope will improve clinical diagnosis and research
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Can paracetamol help to reduce stress?
Stress could be reduced by taking paracetamol, with a new clinical trial being launched in order to investigate the claim further.
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Calls for more support for addicts
The father of the late singer Amy Winehouse says there should be more support available for young people who are battling addictions.
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New US labelling cuts calorie consumption
People are reducing their calorie intake because they are being influenced by health labels placed on food.
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Happy teens have better adult health
Young people who are happy in their teenage years are more likely to enjoy better general health in adulthood when compared to those who adopt a more negative outlook.
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Behaviour change report welcomed
The Society has welcomed the publication of a new report from the House of Lords science and technology select committee.
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Impulsive people likelier to gain weight
Individuals who are impulsive in their behaviour could be more likely to gain weight as a consequence, new research has suggested.
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Male eating disorder numbers on the up
There is currently an increasing number of men suffering from eating disorders in the UK, it has been claimed.
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Behaviour change intervention design and evaluation
The workshop provides an overview of the importance of behaviour change to health care services and explores the challenge involved in designing and evaluating behaviour change interventions. Timetable
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Staying positive is good for your heart
Being in a sound psychological state can be good for the heart, a new study has found.
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Society allotment grant helps depressed men improve their physical and mental health
A horticultural project for men who are at risk of depression and possible suicide living in Barking and Dagenham was launched this spring, with the support of a British Psychological Society public engagement grant and the North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Text messages help smokers to quit
People eager to quit smoking may find they are able to do so with the help of text messaging. New research published in The Lancet has shown that support through this medium can double the chance of smokers kicking the habit for good.
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Working with qualitative data from the Internet
This interactive one day course will provide attendees with an overview of the key stages involved in planning, undertaking and reporting online qualitative research.
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Can imagery help stroke patients?
Wouldn't it be marvellous if brain-damaged stroke patients could use mental practice to rehabilitate their weakened limbs? This isn't as far fetched as it sounds.
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The dark side of swearing
Each culture has its agreed-upon list of taboo words and it doesn't matter how many times these words are repeated, they still seem to retain their power to shock.
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Sick children helped by music therapy
Music therapy is being used at North Carolina Children's Hospital - located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the US - to help young people cope with their illnesses and to benefit their recovery.
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Hypnotherapy 'should be adopted more widely'
Hypnotherapy should be used more frequently as a treatment, with it being particularly useful for pain relief.
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Concerns over Care Quality Commission
Baroness Thornton has criticised the Care Quality Commission (CQC) over the treatment of patients at the Winterbourne View facility.
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BPS report on tackling obesity
A new report on obesity published by the British Psychological Society has highlighted the added value psychological and therapeutic approaches can provide when integrated effectively in obesity treatments. Chartered Psychologist Dr Julie Waumsley, Chair of the working group, explained: “This comprehensive report offers new insights to help individuals struggling with weight problems and plug gaps not filled by current obesity interventions.”
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Alcohol-related hospital admissions
Hospital admissions for alcohol-related incidents have reached record levels, it has emerged.
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BPS responds to NHS 'listening exercise'
The British Psychological Society, in its response to Professor Steve Field’s NHS modernisation ‘listening exercise’, has joined many other organisations in expressing major concerns at the implications of the Health and Social Care Bill.
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Public knowledge of swine flu poor
The level of public knowledge regarding swine flu - especially among men - is poor, recent research has shown.
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