Professor Ben Hine

Professor of Applied Psychology - UWL & Author of 'Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide' All views my own.

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

📢 New Book Alert! 📢
I'm thrilled to share my latest book: Current Issues Facing Men and Boys: A Case for Urgent Change – an essential, accessible guide to the challenges men and boys face today. 🧵👇

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

Next year marks 20 years since my mum died from MS when I was 18.

To honour her memory, I'm taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge and raising money for the MS Society.

Please support if you can

https://t.co/3TOhH0WVpP

@mssociety
#MSSociety #ThreePeaksChallenge #MS

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

https://t.co/SeXtZiHxul

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 New UK study published on parental alienating behaviours (PABs) 🚨
🔹 98.3% experienced at least 1
🔹 50%+ experienced 10+
🔹 Linked to PTSD, depression & suicidality
This is widespread, harmful, and must be taken seriously in family courts
#ParentalAlienation

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚹 Male Psychology Section Conference 2026 | London | 11–12 June
Shifting the question from “What’s wrong with men?” to “How do we build systems where men & boys thrive?”
🎤 Call for papers: Deadline 11 Feb
🎟️ Early bird tickets still available

https://t.co/elzlVA4SNA

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 Excited to announce the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2026!

📍 London | 11–12 June 2026
🧠 Building systems, schools & communities that help men and boys thrive
📢 Call for submissions open
🎟️ Registration now open
https://t.co/3OwInXuhgS

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

As we start 2026, #parentalalienation is at a crossroads, mainly because public debate has become increasingly hostile to evidence-based discussion.

My full piece:
https://t.co/kYoZjEzJeS
#ParentalAlienation #ChildSafeguarding #FamilyJustice #EvidenceMatters

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys…
@ProfHine, Chair of the @BPSOfficial @male_bps, reflects on this summer's Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
https://t.co/HbzKZRuACC
#InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)

[British Psychological Society @BPSOfficial]

We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy.

"This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." @ProfHine

Full response: https://t.co/IJZ2gy96Cm

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

Just refreshed my website with up-to-date details of projects, books & family court support services. Take a look 👇
🔗 https://t.co/33eDNSXbCt

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 Divorced/separated dads needed for a study on loss, contact breakdown & parental alienation. 100% anonymous.

👉 https://t.co/c6ES1rgf2A

📘 Info on the research: https://t.co/c0kDvn2MOH

Please share or take part if you can.

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

Just published in The Psychologist 👇
📝 “A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys”
Reflections from the Male Psychology Conference 2025 & why it’s time to change the conversation.
🔗 https://t.co/xTQ3PXeX3v
#MalePsychology #MensHealth #BPS

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys…
@ProfHine, Chair of the @bpsofficial @male_bps, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.
https://t.co/HbzKZRuACC

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨
Just days to go until the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025!
🗓️ 27–28 June | 📍 In-person
🎤 Keynotes + sessions on #MentalHealth, #Fatherhood, #MaleVictims & more.
📝 Book your spot now 👉 https://t.co/lmQKYS71Jc

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

📢 Sign up now for the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025!
🗓️ 27–28 June | Topics: #MentalHealth, #Fatherhood, #AbuseSupport, #Education & more.
🎤 Big-name keynotes + powerful new research.
📍 Be there 👉 https://t.co/lmQKYS6tTE
#MalePsychology #Conference2025

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 New UK research on Parental Alienating Behaviors (PABs) now out — and it’s OPEN ACCESS!
Over 1,000 separated parents surveyed. Key findings👇
🔗 https://t.co/HZ6k4Ox29B

📊 39–59% experienced PABs
👤 36.5% = targeted parents
🧠 Linked to PTSD, depression, suicidality

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

Honoured to be re-elected as Chair of the @BPSOfficial Male Psychology Section until 2028.

Next steps: grow our membership, build bridges across psychology, and empower our members to create real change for men and boys.

Let’s keep moving forward. 💬👣

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 Deadline extended to 4 June! 🚨
Final call to submit for the #MalePsychology Section Annual Conference 2025 @BPSOfficial 🧠👨
📍 Sunderland
🗓️ 27–28 June
🎯 Theme: Solutions & Actions for a Better Future

🔗 Submit now: https://t.co/lmQKYS6tTE

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

🚨 Final call for abstract submissions! Deadline: 28 May 🗓️

Join us at the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 — a solutions-driven event improving outcomes for men & boys. 💡

📍 Sunderland
📅 27–28 June 2025
🔗 Submit: https://t.co/lmQKYS6tTE
#MalePsychology

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

The final paper in our Lost Dads special issue is out!
🔹 Supporting Fathers Experiencing Family Breakdown: Practitioner Perspectives
We explore the urgent need for gender-inclusive, trauma-informed support for separated dads.
Open access: https://t.co/hbybxuULb8

[Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine]

📢 Registration is OPEN for the #MalePsychology Section Annual Conference 2025!

🗓️ 27–28 June | 📍Sunderland
🎯 Theme: Solutions & Actions for a Better Future
💡 Talks, strategy, real change for men & boys
🔗 https://t.co/lmQKYS6tTE
#MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #BPS

[The Parents Promise @Parents_Promise]

Really important new paper on fathers' mental health following relationship breakdown from @ProfHine.

The third & final installment in the Lost Dads project, it focuses on impact - the toll on mental health, coping strategies, and the barriers fathers face when seeking help.