Here’s what we found
- General (25)
- Events (0)
- News (13)
- Training (0)
- Psychmag (638)
- Publications (0)
- Journal (0)
Didn't find what you are looking for? Tell the web team
Climate and Environment Action Coordination Group
Psychology, Human Rights and the Environment & Climate Crisis
Over the past few months we have all been focussed on the Pandemic and the recent increase in infections poses new challenges.
View resultThe climate crisis, COP27, children’s involvement and being ignored
As the COP27 conference enters its second week, Dr Dan O’Hare, lead author of the paper “The climate crisis, children, young people and educational psychology” explores the continued impact of the climate crisis on children and young people, and what can be done.
View resultEco-anxiety in children and young people: What we can do to help
Ahead of this year’s UN climate conference, which starts tomorrow, Dr Maya Gimalova and Dr Louise Edgington explore how psychology staff can help manage young people’s climate-related distress.
View resultClimate and Environmental Action
Climate change
Climate change and psychology
The following blog has been produced by Tony Wainwright and Annie Mitchell on behalf of the DCP Southwest Branch Committee.
View resultDiversity and Inclusion
Psychology and the climate crisis
With so many competing priorities in politics right now it can be difficult to know what is being proposed in some areas.
View result10 things that Educational Psychology services could do to reduce their carbon footprint
It's the end of COP26 and it seems that the language within draft agreements has been watered down leading to disbelief and anger for many.
View resultIt's not easy being green
What does it mean to be ‘green’ in 2017 at work? Whose responsibility is it to be green in the workplace? And why are psychologists interested in this?
View resultHuman Rights Advisory Group
BPS launches Climate Environment Action Coordinating Group
03 April 2023
The BPS is pleased to introduce the new members of its Climate Environment Action Coordinating Group.
- Climate and environment
Psychologists uniquely placed to help tackle climate change says new statement from BPS Climate Environment Action Coordinating Group
24 October 2023
The BPS is calling on its members to use their knowledge and skills to help take forward initiatives linked to addressing climate and environmental issues.
- BPS updates
- Climate and environment
Proposal to form a new Environmental Psychology Section
05 June 2024
On 1 March 2024, the Board of Trustees considered a proposal under Rule 27(1) of the Society Rules to form a new section, the BPS Environmental Psychology Section.
- BPS updates
- Climate and environment
Recruitment open for Climate and Environmental Action Coordinating Group
12 December 2022
Recruitment is open for the BPS's new Climate and Environmental Action Coordinating Group (CEAC).
- BPS updates
- Climate and environment
BPS responds to new report on climate crisis and the impact on mental health
27 May 2021
A new report from Imperial College London, written with contributions from a number of BPS members, highlights the impact of the climate crisis on mental health.
- Climate and environment
Behaviour change is not enough to tackle climate change, we need to rethink our priorities, say psychologists
17 July 2021
Approaching climate change solely as a behavioural issue and telling people to make sacrifices will not drive effective change, say psychologists.
- Climate and environment
The climate crisis and its implications for children, young people, and Educational Psychologists
21 July 2022
In the week the UK experienced record-breaking temperatures, the BPS’ Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) explores the issue of climate breakdown for Educational Psychologists.
- BPS updates
- Climate and environment
BPS survey highlights eco-anxiety in UK youth
05 November 2021
A survey for the British Psychological Society (BPS) shows that 29 per cent of young people (aged 18 – 24 years) believe their mental health has suffered due to concerns about climate change.
- Children, young people and families
- Climate and environment
Special issue of Clinical Psychology Forum tackles the climate emergency
29 October 2021
Released to coincide with the crucial United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the latest issue of our clinical psychology publication is free to read for members and the public.
- Climate and environment
- Clinical
New Environmental Psychology Section approved
31 July 2024
Following a successful member vote at the recent AGM, members are now able to join the new Environmental Psychology Section.
- BPS updates
New DECP guidance encourages the use of non-pharmacological support for children and young people with difficulties with attention, activity and impulsivity
31 May 2022
The guidance sets out alternative approaches that can be implemented prior to, alongside or instead of medication, in line with NICE guidelines.
- ADHD
- Children, young people and families
Impact of loneliness on adolescents’ mental health varies between schools
24 January 2023
New research finds link between loneliness and adolescent mental health.
- Children, young people and families
- Health and wellbeing
- Research
‘Opportunity and hope around meaningful change’
31 March 2022
Ella Rhodes reports on evidence to the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee.
- Climate and environment
A focus on environmental change
02 August 2023
The 1in5 project also allows students to work within their field of expertise while also acknowledging the environment, climate change or biodiversity in their work.
- Climate and environment
Despite anxiety about Covid-19, climate change remains a key concern in the UK
10 February 2021
Climate change is now such a major concern that even serious threats of another nature don’t diminish fears at all.
- Climate and environment
- Stress and anxiety
Children’s moral judgments about environmental harm
16 November 2011
The children are our future. But how do they feel about what's going on right now?
- Children, young people and families
- Climate and environment
Activists have an image problem, say social psychologists
02 January 2014
New research digested.
- Government and politics
- Social and behavioural
Finally, a clear guide to the most effective actions you can take to curb climate change
11 September 2008
A pair of US-based psychologists have published a list of the most effective ways for households to reduce their energy consumption.
- Climate and environment
Climate change sceptic films more influential than advocacy films, claims study
18 September 2013
A new study claims that sceptical films have a more powerful influence on viewers’ attitudes than climate change advocacy films.
- Climate and environment
Here are the personality traits most strongly associated with being environmentally conscious
04 June 2020
Particular personality traits are associated with more - or fewer - pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours.
- Climate and environment
- Personality and self
Dead plants encourage belief in global warming
12 April 2012
Guéguen has shown that the presence of dead plants strengthens people’s beliefs in global warming.
- Climate and environment
How to be an effective climate activist, according to psychology
20 January 2020
Some lessons to bear in mind when considering climate activism.
- Climate and environment
Apocalyptic climate change warnings can be counter-productive
27 January 2011
There may be a better way to encourage better responses.
- Climate and environment
We underestimate the benefits of nature
22 September 2011
And this can have an impact on both our health and our behaviour.
- Climate and environment
