Archive
June 2022
Reputation matters
Uta Frith and Chris Frith spoke at the Royal Institution around the launch of their ‘graphic biography’ Two Heads, written with their son Alex Frith and illustrated by Daniel Locke.
Help yourself by helping others
Nishat Babu on volunteering, including through work.
‘I kept thinking that I will feel better soon’
Claire Foster is Professor of Psychosocial Oncology, Director of the Centre for Psychosocial Research in Cancer (CentRIC) in Health Sciences, University of Southampton. She told us about this work.
Inclusivity is critical
Elizabeth Bates is Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Her research interests centre on male victims of female perpetrated partner violence as well as the broader issue of domestic violence and abuse; in addition, she’s committed to ensuring that her students have the best possible experience at university, and the greatest chance of employment. She talked to Ian Florance.
Life ‘unplugged’ with Depersonalisation Disorder
Having lived with this under-recognised condition solidly for 13 years, Joe Perkins recently released his book Life On Autopilot: A Guide To Living With Depersonalization Disorder (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) to raise awareness and provide valuable information to fellow sufferers and clinicians alike. Joe discusses how his life has been impacted and why he thinks the book is necessary, with Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham, Dr Emma Černis.
‘We need the BPS to understand who we are’
Our editor Jon Sutton meets Jenny Terry.
‘Our difference was really magnified’
Educational Psychologist Dr Melernie Meheux in conversation with Waveney Bushell, Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
One to one… Dr Nandini Jayachandran
We dip into the Society member database and pick out Dr Nandini Jayachandran, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology & Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute for Communicative & Cognitive Neurosciences, Trivandrum, Kerala.
‘Ambivalence is normal human nature’
On second thought: How ambivalence shapes your life by William R. Miller is published by Guilford Press.
Understanding gravity’s brain effects key to human space success
As space tourism becomes reality and astronauts prepare for the Moon and Mars, understanding gravity’s effects on psychology may be crucial. Shaoni Bhattacharya reports.
May 2022
Cupboard love – Unwrapping the comfort in food
When Andrea Oskis left home, the first dish she cooked was her Mum’s version of spaghetti bolognese. Here, she explores the intrinsic connection between food and feelings…
April 2022
‘Change must engage a person’s senses of identity, meaning, control and belonging’
Dr Adrian Needs is the winner of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the British Psychological Society’s Practice Board and Division of Forensic Psychology. Here, he talks prison and reform in a conversation recorded by Sarah Lewis for her Growth Uncut podcast.
March 2022
The persistent irony of the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Robert D. McIntosh and Sergio Della Sala explore issues around overconfidence and expertise.
February 2022
‘You have to find a way of bringing psychological concepts to life’
Phil Banyard, Head of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, author of over 20 psychology textbooks, and former Chief A-level Psychology Examiner, retires in June 2021. Here, Professor Belinda Winder talks with Phil about his life and times as he embarks upon the Vitus Emeritus.
January 2022
New Year’s expectations
Our beliefs can powerfully shape our reality, says David Robson. Here’s how to make a positive self-fulfilling prophecy in 2022…
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