The BPS is delighted to announce that this year’s prestigious British Psychological Society Presidents’ Award has been presented to Professor Beth Jeffries.

"It is encouraging to see the government's renewed focus on prevention and early intervention in its aspirations for the NHS. A commitment to bringing mental health support to the doorsteps of ...

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is calling for all political parties in Northern Ireland to harness the power of psychology to deliver effective policy that can transform lives for the better.

As part of our Psychology Matters programme, we launched our manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of the 2026 elections, and our Policy Pillars document for Northern Ireland. Co-created with our ...

Responding to the government's new Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, President of the British Psychological Society Dr Roman Raczka said: "The introduction ...

We are committed to improving our practices by taking reasonable steps to seek to ensure that our business and our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

All you need to know about psychological testing The British Psychological Society's Psychological Testing Centre (PTC) provides information and services relating to standards in tests and testing for ...

According to a well-known proverb, patience is a virtue. According to a recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Review, though, it's actually a coping mechanism that we employ to stop ...

From 30 June 2025, it will be a requirement for all Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) working in NHS commissioned healthcare to be registered.

We're delighted to announce that the next round of the Practice Board's Black and Asian Applied Psychologists Fund is now open. BPS members from Black and Asian backgrounds can apply for up to £2,000 ...

The scheme provides funding for any UK-based lecturers and researchers, who've completed a Doctoral research degree in the last eight years, to visit an academic institution of their choice. You can ...

Can the physical act of smiling make you feel happier? According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, it can. However, the idea that feedback from facial muscles can influence our emotions has been ...