BPS Scottish Branch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We (@BPSOfficial) are the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. Follow this account for BPS Scottish Branch news.

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There is still much work to be done to deliver Scotland's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

New report shows early progress, but inequalities and data gaps remain, affecting women, young people, and those in deprived communities.

Our response: https://t.co/eRIGD4oXIf

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Do you need help funding your research project?

Our new Small Research Grants Scheme could give you up to £6000 to cover the costs of doing research, including equipment & staffing. Open to BPS members at any career stage.

Join our online launch event: https://t.co/5K3pzeEUns

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Have you worked with a psychologist whose research or mentorship inspired you?

Nominate them for our Presidents’ Award 2026, celebrating psychologists making a real difference in psychology and the wider community.

Nominations close 22nd Feb '26: https://t.co/xvX64Rkok7

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Do you know someone whose dedication to psychology stands out?

Our Lifetime Achievement Award recognises psychologists whose work has shaped the field & supported others across their career. The winner receives lifetime BPS membership & £1000.

👉 https://t.co/HPOGdN8uwj

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"#PsychologyMatters beacuse it's transformative."

This is the introduction to our new Psychology Matters film which features six BPS members and shines a light on the impact of psychology on people and communities across the UK.

🎬 Watch the full film:https://t.co/d7a5Oy16fr

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿As part of Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership, we’re looking forward to hearing from Tom Arthur to provide clarity and reassurance around mental health spending in Scotland. #PsychologyMatters

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We're calling for the next Scottish Government to address the nation's mental health emergency.

Scotland's Mental Health Partnership, with 17 organisations, has launched its manifesto today.

Read the manifesto 👇
https://t.co/XQgjff2ahP

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We're a proud member of Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership.

Together with 16 other organisations, we're calling on the next Scottish Government to take action to address the current mental health crisis.

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Our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election launches today.

It outlines three key areas with evidence-based recommendations that should form part of the new Scottish govt's agenda across education health & justice.

Because #PsychologyMatters: https://t.co/1z6nuEq4HO

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'As a health psychologist I see every day, how using psychology knowledge and skills can truly transform people's lives.'

Chartered health psychologist Heather Connolly explains why she believes #PsychologyMatters

The impact of health psychology: https://t.co/V5UEgTlxjh

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🚨🚨 excited to see Health Psychologists playing a key role in shaping guidelines! Highlighting health psychologys essential contribution to policy, guidance and condition prevention and management. 💪💪🌟🌟 @BPSOfficial @divhealthpsych #healthpsychology #health #diabetes

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'We have to stress the value of psychological health in helping people to remain physically & psychologically well.'

Dr Lynne Taylor on her role in the @scotgov 'Raising the profile of the value and role of psychological approaches.'

#PsychologyMatters https://t.co/SCck8dy05B

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UK Environmental Psychologists officially have a 'home' in the @BPSOfficial!! "New Environmental Psychology Section approved" https://t.co/BjF5c7Qyzf

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https://t.co/8yZd6yA3Ru MEMBERS join us TONIGHT at 6pm to hear Nara Morrison speak about RETHINKING IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Follow the link in our advert to retrieve the joining link @BPSOfficial

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https://t.co/rpVtih5pFg 2024 Postgraduate Conference - join us @RGUAppliedPsych on 6 September- call for abstracts is open until 15 July!

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A number of Society Divisions are bringing their Annual Conferences to Scotland this year. First up is The Division of Clinical Psychology on 4th June. This is a hybrid event broadcast from London to locations around the UK and we are delighted that Scotland is included

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A number of Society Divisions are bringing their Annual Conferences to Scotland this year. First up is The Division of Clinical Psychology on 4th June. This is a hybrid event broadcast from London to locations around the UK and we are delighted that Scotland is included

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https://t.co/9LvdYYwrfN @BPSScot look forward to welcoming you to this event @UOSPsychology @MScHealthPsy @aberdeenuni @RGUAppliedPsych @UHIPsychology @ATPScotland @CaledonianNews

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Thoughts on neurodivergence from BPS members in Scotland, as featured in The Psychologist Special Edition. Very timely as BPS works on its response to the Scottish Government’s LDAN Bill consultation… https://t.co/NGgEKNWf7p