BPS: Faculty of Addictions

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

So sad to learn of the death of this gifted clinical researcher. Professor Carroll made a lasting contribution to the field. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.

[Yale Psychiatry @YalePsych]

@YalePsych is profoundly sad to share the news of the unexpected death of colleague Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Carroll, a clinical scientist in the department, who made seminal contributions to improving treatments for addiction. https://t.co/0ajwGqvDDx

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Happy New Year from all in @BPS_Addictions !

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

More on risks of #benzodiazipines https://t.co/kRLr7QRSlj

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Please R/T. Illicit drugs sold as Rx meds are highly dangerous. Anyone working with those at risk from substance misuse please stay alert.#Harmreduction #benzodiazipines #Bz #riskreduction https://t.co/zk5yjF9QrC

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Any takers? Important to engage colleagues at earliest stage!

[Bob Patton @Kavroom]

The Surrey Clinical psychology training program are looking for speakers to present on our Addictions Sub-Unit (two sessions available in June 2021). Contact me if interested. @BPS_Addictions @SSA_Addiction

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Why smokers and vapers – and those around them – may face higher Covid-19 danger. Smoking adds to risk of infection and #covid disease progression. See article:

https://t.co/nQNxUKLxw9

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Important findings supporting statutory regulation and taxation as levers for reducing tobacco use. #TobaccoHarmReduction #publichealth

[Society for the Study of Addiction @SSA_Addiction]

Bath University's Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR study highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales. https://t.co/J1tEx8tKeM

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Good to see our 2012 advocacy of #plainpackaging linked to reduced smoking #harmreduction https://t.co/uURDalS83C

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Strategic take on #COVIDー19 impact. Please view! 👇

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

'We believe that Covid-19 will have a significant impact on our health and social care services for years to come.'

Read our response to @seneddhealth inquiry into the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on health and social care in #Wales.

https://t.co/mdOJNQ5HlB

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Useful resource 👇👇

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

We're proud to have been involved in the development of the NHS's new online #Covid19 rehab service. Your Covid Recovery will enable thousands of people to get the support they need to recover from the virus from their own homes: https://t.co/Z31Pepmfpj

@ClinPsychDavid

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Preliminary reviews pointing to amplified risk of 1. #covid transmission from smoking (hand-mouth contact) and 2. disease severity (from pulmonary toxicity).#stopsmoking
#tobacco #harmreduction
https://t.co/SMeO8t6OM0

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Please R/T 👇

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

The pandemic has resulted in many professionals handling distressing and traumatic material while working from home, which could lead to secondary #trauma.

We've published new advice to help managers and supervisors support their staff. #Covid19

https://t.co/2h3ZOvDjjn

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Please share 👇👇👇

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

The mental health and wellbeing of our #university communities is more important than ever. Informed by the University Mental Health Charter @StudentMindsOrg have shared new guidance on Planning for a Sustainable Future: https://t.co/7SJDaJVMnT

#mentalhealth #psychology

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Definitely worth joining in! Leadership crucial in time of change.

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

Join @ClinPsychDavid discussing his thoughts on leadership alongside presentations from leading psychologists across our two-day virtual event (two days @ £35 for BPS members, 30 June & 1 July)

Book your place now https://t.co/kXWvwHqrkI #BPSConf

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Timely comments from president-elect.

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

Dr Hazel McLaughlin, our president-elect, has written about how the BPS is embracing the #digital age, including her reflections on the lessons from the first digital BPS conference held by @SGCP. Read Hazel's blog: https://t.co/MsGcZlHqyo

@hazelmorphsmart #conferences

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Check it out👇👇

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

Join our webinar on 24 September on 'The psychology of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic intervention' - 10am - 12pm

Find out more: https://t.co/5Vfq6GgEW1

@BPSLearning #BPScpd

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

https://t.co/FHfYcchynl Timely guidance for dealing with impact of #Covid_19 #pandemic #clinicalpsychology

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

Reports of smoking being beneficial for #COVID19 patients were wrong. Smoking is always bad for you, in sickness or in health. https://t.co/0omjQemkox

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

"We urge all countries to acknowledge the Italian lesson & to immediately adopt very restrictive measures to limit viral diffusion."

NEW #COVID19 in Europe: the Italian lesson—Correspondence from A Saglietto et al https://t.co/EhzvpqNBro

[BPS: Faculty of Addictions @BPS_Addictions]

@BPS_Addictions shares serious concerns highlighted here. Reversing deep cuts in specialist service provision at local & regional level is priority. #DrugsSummit
https://t.co/JAsFBzzURK