Proponents of laughter yoga claim that laughing offers many health benefits, but studies on the topic are riddled with methodological problems and low-quality evidence. Overall, the conclusion is that ...

To support the Member Network in contributing to the Society's strategic plan and achieve the objectives set out by the society, and to be the 'voice' of the Member Network To assist the committee ...

To support the Member Network in contributing to the society's strategic plan and achieve the objectives set out by the society, and to be the 'voice' of the Member Network To assist the committee ...

Could simply making a promise to be honest encourage people to behave in an honest way, even when there's a temptation to lie? A recent study in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that it can — but the ...

Today (28 January) the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance which outlines the psychological support needed for people impacted by gambling harms. The ...

We're all aware that jokes can serve as a distraction… they help us to think about something other than our hurt feelings, and in the short term, they can impair our memories, so we no longer remember ...

'Beautifying' filters, which smooth the skin, add make-up, heighten cheekbones, or slim the face, are more ubiquitous than ever. Recent work by Rosalind Gill of City University London, for example, ...

The Practice Board acts as a responsive source of expertise, discusses current issues in psychological practice and engages in regular horizon scanning to proactively identify gaps in practice ...

Responding to the STV Scotland Tonight 28 January report that highlighted the challenges that people with serious mental health issues face, Dr Claire Stark, Chair of the Division of Clinical ...

Both in and out of work, Kim was a person with great warmth and humour who loved the Arts and was a regular attender at music festivals. Her family, friends and colleagues are struggling to come to ...

I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, moved to the Isle of Man around five-years-old, and continued my schooling there. At A-level, or AS to be precise, I chose to study psychology because it ...