EFPTA - European Federation of Psychology Teachers' Associations
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Organisation of psychology teachers in schools in Europe. Moved here from twitter/X.
Have you booked your place yet for #BCConf2026? We value bringing people together from a wide range of countries, disciplines and sectors - last year we welcomed delegates from 35 countries (shown in the map below)! 🌍 Late‑breaking abstracts close 9 March, 09:00 UK. ⏰ www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
A healthy diet doesn’t cancel out the inflammatory effects of alcohol, study finds
A healthy diet doesn’t cancel out the inflammatory effects of alcohol, study finds
While eating well slightly lowers inflammation, new research shows it is not enough to reverse the damage caused by frequent alcohol consumption. Moderate and heavy drinking were linked to significant inflammatory spikes, regardless of diet quality.
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Artificial intelligence is poised to take on a more-active role in the laboratory: two new systems, described today in Nature1,2, use teams of AI agents to develop hypotheses, propose experiments and analyse data. go.nature.com/4dy9rRU
Teams of AI agents boost speed of research
Systems can generate hypotheses, interpret data and suggest ways to develop medicines.
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More than 6% of young adults suffer from Internet Gaming Disorder, global study reveals
More than 6% of young adults suffer from Internet Gaming Disorder, global study reveals
A large new study cuts through the hype to find the true rate of video game addiction. Analyzing data from over 149,000 young adults, researchers discovered that roughly 6% suffer from a clinical loss of control over their gaming habits.
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From childhood to adulthood, musicians show small but reliable advantages in sustained attention
From childhood to adulthood, musicians show small but reliable advantages in sustained attention
Does learning to play an instrument actually make you more focused? A new study shows that musically trained individuals are faster, more alert, and less prone to "zoning out" than non-musicians with identical backgrounds.
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A classic psychology study on the calming effects of nature just got a massive update
A classic psychology study on the calming effects of nature just got a massive update
A large replication study confirms that viewing videos of natural environments, like forests, helps people recover from stress more effectively than urban scenes. The findings highlight how simple nature imagery can rapidly calm the nervous system.
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Mind wandering enhances the brain’s ability to learn hidden patterns, new study suggests
Mind wandering enhances the brain’s ability to learn hidden patterns, new study suggests
Daydreaming is often viewed as a failure of attention, but new research suggests it serves a hidden purpose. Scientists have discovered that the temporary drop in self-control during mind wandering actually boosts the brain’s ability to unconsciously learn complex environmental patterns.
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Unpredictable childhoods may hinder a young adult’s ability to take positive risks
Unpredictable childhoods may hinder a young adult’s ability to take positive risks
A new brain-imaging study tracking teenagers over seven years reveals that an unstable home life hinders the development of cognitive control. This neurological change makes them less likely to take positive, career-building social risks in young adulthood.
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Engaging in gardening is associated with better well-being in older adulthood
Engaging in gardening is associated with better well-being in older adulthood
Want to slow down the aging process? A new 25-year study suggests you should pick up a trowel. Researchers discovered that older adults who garden frequently experience a slower rate of cellular aging and walk faster in their 90s.
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Making podcasts instead of just listening to them might help medical students learn
Making podcasts instead of just listening to them might help medical students learn
Can recording a podcast help you ace an exam? Researchers tested if actively producing audio content improved medical students' knowledge of heart defects compared to passive listening, yielding promising but inconclusive results.
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Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe This year’s European Mental Health Week focuses on hope, connection, and collective resilience. Find out how you can get involved today! 👇 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/european-mental-health-week-2026/ #StrongerTogether #EMHW
European Mental Health Week 2026 - Mental Health Europe
Discover the 2026 edition of the European Mental Health Week. Stronger Together: Prioritise Mental Health in a Changing Europe
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In our report, Rethink to Rebuild, we explore gender, inequality, mental health, and how addressing these as individual issues won't get us anywhere Check it out here 👇 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/report-rethink-to-rebuild-towards-rights-based-and-gender-just-mental-health-systems-in-europe/
Report: Rethink To Rebuild: Towards Rights-Based and Gender-Just Mental Health Systems in Europe - Mental Health Europe
Rethink to Rebuild: Towards Rights-Based and Gender-Just Mental Health Systems in Europe Mental Health Europe’s latest report, Rethink to Rebuild: Towards Rights-Based and Gender-Just Mental Health Systems in Europe, takes a deep […]
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Mental health is shaped not only by access to care, but by the conditions in which people live, connect, and participate. Because strong communities are the foundation of good mental health - and #StrongerTogether, we can build societies where everyone can thrive. #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
Nearly 1 in 4 high school students know someone who has died by suicide, and 50% have supported someone experiencing suicidal thoughts, new Orygen data from one of the largest evaluations of a suicide prevention program in Australia has revealed. Details: bit.ly/48QAIxD @sammckay.bsky.social
Associations between infant social withdrawal and disorganized attachment by Stuart et al: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #ECAP #childpsychiatry
Associations between infant social withdrawal and disorganized attachment - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Disorganized attachment is an important risk factor for later child development but can only be reliable identified from 11 months of age. To prevent adverse child development, it is essential to iden...
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As many countries celebrate #MothersDay today, we highlight Oscar Vilarroya's ERC-funded research @uab.cat which shows pregnancy triggers lasting brain reorganisation, linked to hormonal changes and adaptation to motherhood. 🔗 bit.ly/4ndTSU9 #FrontierResearch
If you teach Psychology and are looking for some sustainable development resources to use in research methods we have some here psysd.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk If you have resources you would like to share please email me a link and I will add them. @bpsofficial.bsky.social @theatp.bsky.social
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Mental illness needs visibility more urgently than almost any other area of medicine and health care. A new award from Wellcome and Nature aims to raise its prominence go.nature.com/4dtLr2t
Mental-health research is too often invisible — it is time to change that
Mental illness needs visibility more urgently than almost any other area of medicine and health care. A new award from Wellcome and Nature aims to raise its prominence.
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Nature research paper: Long-term editing of brain circuits using an engineered electrical synapse go.nature.com/4nCP8aL
Long-term editing of brain circuits using an engineered electrical synapse - Nature
Connexin proteins found in white perch fish were used to engineer synthetic electrical synapses, enabling precision circuit editing in mammals.
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How is ‘white nationalism’ produced and defended in interaction? Our new paper explores subtle practices, like dog whistling, that make this possible 🔓📄 doi.org/10.1111/bjso... @tillyflint.bsky.social #emca #conversationanalysis #membershipcategorisationanalysis
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People work to present themselves as moral, reasonable or justified even when making racist or hateful comments. In this project, we identify interactional practices that accomplish support for White...
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If teachers don’t experience the benefits of wellbeing initiatives themselves, those programs are doomed to fail. True change starts with staff first. It’s time to stop treating positive education as “just another add-on.” 🔥 changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/how-can-posi... #Psychologyintheclassroom
I’ve just booked my place on the @efptateachpsych.bsky.social Teaching locally and globally’ webinar on 19th May at 4pm. I can’t wait! 🎉
🎙️ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2026 - Take Action:, dive into an episode of #PsychologyintheClassroom with Dr. Julia Badger on bullying. Explore how inclusive definitions and new concepts like counter connecting reshape our understanding. changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/unpacking-th...
‘Moving mental health from a scheduled lesson to an organic culture marks a fundamental change in how we perceive education…’ John Olusola Ojo from Liverpool’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST) explains why emotional literacy belongs at the heart of prevention. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
‘Moving mental health from a scheduled lesson to an organic culture marks a fundamental change in how we perceive education’ | BPS
John Olusola Ojo from Liverpool’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST) explains why emotional literacy belongs at the heart of prevention.
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Final call for all remaining abstracts to be submitted! :) Our submissions deadline is Sunday 17th May - find out more about our 2026 conference and how to submit here: www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...
Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology Annual Conference 2026 | BPS
Using Psychology to Enhance the Learning Environment
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On the OUPBlog: Discover the three key factors that help children thrive in their family relationships in this new article by Sarah Foley, Rachel Latham, and Susan Imrie: oxford.ly/4uPP3Ty
What should the minimum age be for social media access? This is one of the key questions in the government’s consultation on children’s online experiences, including how we support safer & healthier digital environments. Help shape our response: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
We’re excited to share that the first issue of our Environmental Psychology Research is live. This issue features 6 diverse papers with topics including green consumption, recycling behaviour, perceptions of zoos, & more. Read the full issue: bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/3067...
Hi Everyone, I would like to invite Psychology Lecturers to participate in my research on teaching critical thinking. To learn more, please follow this link: setu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Best Wishes Ciara @bps-dartp.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
What are the building blocks of a good night's sleep? Essential for memory, emotional regulation, cognitive function, and immune health, Dr Colin Espie shares how #PsychologyMatters in sleep health: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/psychology-matters-part-human-stress-response-can-be-acute-insomnia
