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Psychologists making a difference Public health psychology

Three important public health problems are discussed here. Health behaviours The major causes of ill-health and premature death have a predominantly behavioural aetiology. It has been estimated that diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, sexual practices, driving habits, and interpersonal … See more

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Belief and Illness BPS

WebBelief and Illness. Peter Halligan, winner of the Society's Presidents' Award, on the importance of societal and individual beliefs in understanding health. Despite …

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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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Dilemmas in healthcare BPS

WebDilemmas in healthcare. Emily Mortimer, a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of East London, on a moral judgements and a new study. The NHS advocates for equal, fair and rational care for …

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Personality and health

WebIf health promotion can tailor to personality traits more effectively than targeting personality traits, then this is a strong incentive to study the utility of tailoring to …

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Rethinking the public health approach to obesity BPS

WebAnti-obesity campaigns are designed based on three assumptions: 1. Weight is a reliable indicator of health. 2. Weight is fully within individual control. 3. Stigmatising …

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Cultivating wellbeing and mental health through gardening

WebParticipating in gardening activities appears to have a similar positive impact on adult wellbeing and mental health, with improvements in life satisfaction, vigour, …

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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 theories, methods and evidence. DHP …

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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 emphasis on the individual rules out dysfunctions that …

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Mental health, religion and culture BPS

WebMental health may be defined as absence or lower levels of psychopathology and of distress, and also as the presence of positive affect. Culture may be defined as beliefs and customs shared by groups of …

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Adjusting life to chronic illness BPS

WebPositive psychological adjustment in the face of the challenges of chronic illness flourishes in families that feel they have some control in minimising ‘condition …

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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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Health psychologist job profile BPS

WebHealth psychologists may not necessarily stay with the same type of employer. An individual may move from a university to applied practice, and vice versa. There may also be joint …

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Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) BPS

WebThe Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) is the independent route to completing stage 2 training for those working in a health-related setting. This doctoral-level …

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Psychological perspectives on obesity: policy, practice and …

WebImproving people’s health: Applying behavioural and social sciences to improve population health and wellbeing in England. For more information see the online ‘Community of …

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Infant mental health BPS

WebEverybody has mental health just as everybody has varying degrees of health and wellbeing. Perhaps if it were called the Infant Mental Wellbeing Service it …

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Are emos, goths and rockers at increased risk of self-harm and

WebThe higher rates of self-harm in LGBT and minority groups are well-established, and now a new review article in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology …

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Rethinking siblings and mental illness BPS

WebIn 2006 Rethink Mental Illness undertook a survey of nearly 300 siblings of individuals affected by mental illness (Rethink/Canning, 2006). The survey findings …

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Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference 2024 BPS

WebThe conference dinner will be held on the evening of the 6 June 2024 at Stirling Court Hotel, and the price is included in your conference ticket. Please confirm if …

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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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Positive pandemic

WebThe popular narrative focuses on our mental health being harmed by job loss, self-isolating and social distancing. Many writers are giving advice on the types of …

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Psychology at work: improving wellbeing and productivity in the

WebFor some people with physical or mental health conditions or disabilities, a lack of the right support at the right time from employers can make finding and keeping a …

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