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We support psychology teachers and students in Scottish schools and colleges. Get in touch with us! [email protected].
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Association for the Teaching of Psychology, Scotland @atpscot.bsky.social · Feb 8
Thank you to everyone who took part in the ATPS online event on 7th Feb!
We had great discussions re exam technique, research methods, marking & moderation.
Thanks also for input from #PsychEmail, #ATPuk, #BPSScotland, #StrathclydeUni, and #EFPTA, the European federation that we all belong to. 🙂
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New online-first in the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, by @apajournals.bsky.social

'Investigating the relevance of a multidimensional assessment of alcohol use disorder recovery'
- Kaczmarek, N., Mignon, A., & Rousseau, A.

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April 29, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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📣 Attention Psychology Teacher Trainees! 🧠🎓
Get exclusive discounts for the ATP Psychology Teachers' Conference 2026!
Boost your career & network! Email [email protected] for discount codes.
#PsychologyTeacher #ITT #TraineeTeacher #TeacherTraining #atpconf26
10% off for school-funded places. FREE CPD for self-funders (pay only for food/room).
April 26, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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A great series of workshops at #EFPTA2026Ljubljana!
And a really interesting and varied display of research and project posters, by psychology educators and researchers from many countries in Europe!
##TeachPsychology
April 18, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast focuses on Interdisciplinary Learning!

Listen to hear what’s been emerging from this work so far.

👉 https://ow.ly/ecBP50YyKFZ
March 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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💙 Targeted, relationship‑based support is improving outcomes for care experienced children and young people.

Flexible pathways, trusted adults, stronger engagement.

🔗 Read the case studies: https://ow.ly/B8MB50YycQk
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March 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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📢 ELC Leaders

Don’t miss our Autism & Inclusive Practice Resource!

It brings together group learning materials that support reflection and development of inclusive practice within your setting.

🔗 Find out more: https://education.gov.scot/resources/neurodiversity/autism-and-inclusive-practice/
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April 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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How can health psychology help Scotland become a healthier nation?

For Heather Connolly, it’s about creating a prevention-focused system, shaping healthier environments, and tackling social & economic factors.

Because #PsychologyMatters: www.bps.org.uk/blog/health-...
Quote reads: Health psychologists apply behavioural science to work alongside individuals families, communities and services to support sustainable changes that improve health and reduce inequality Heather Connolly Chair of the BPS Scottish Branch of the Division of Health Psychology. Photo of a elderly couple sitting on a bed in front of a bright window BPS logo Psychology Matters logo
September 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Interim report findings highlight rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism assessments.

Growing demand means early intervention and prevention is increasingly important, so people can access support when they need it.

#PsychologyMatters 👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-res...
Quote reads: The best route to easily accessible needs-led support, is to focus on early intervention and prevention so there is support throughout the community, not just in clinical settings. Dr Roman Raczka, BPS President. Photo of a therapy session. BPS logo
April 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Navigating the world of psychology careers?

Join our upcoming online Careers Drop-In, the perfect place to get your questions answered to give you clarity on the road ahead.

Register and submit your questions: https://www.bps.org.uk/event/bps-careers-drop-where-can-psychology-take-me
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April 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Latest conversations in the committee group chat are all about the latest edition of ATP Today. Did you get yours yet? What's your favourite article?
#atptoday #theatp #committee
March 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Only a few days to go until EFPTA 2026 Conference opens in Ljubljana!
It will be so exciting to meet colleagues in psychology education from many European countries, and beyond 😊
#PsychologyTeachingInSchools
#EFPTAljubljana2026

Find info on psychology teaching in Europe's schools - www.efpta.org
April 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Heading to London for the Festival of Climate Education 💚

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March 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Adolescent brains are wired to stay up late, making early school starts a struggle. 🧠💤

This #WorldSleepDay hear Dr Maria Gardani discuss:
✅ Why teens are "night owls"
✅ Sleep & mental health
✅ Impact on memory

Listen here: changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/getting-a-go...

#psychologyintheclassroom
Psychology in the Classroom: Getting a Good Night's Sleep with Dr Maria Gardani
Sleep is a vital part of every animal's life and plays a vital role in emotional regulation, memory consolidation and physical health.  But many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep and that…
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March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Take a look at the conference programme summary below - it's an excellent line-up of speakers and workshops!
If you haven't yet registered, this is the link: forms.gle/2M8LiBMXuW1g...

Apologies for the current problem with the website - it will be up and running again asap!
#TeachPsychology
March 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Look out next Wednesday for our latest reports on wards and services in:
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@nhsfife.bsky.social (1 report)
March 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Former APS president Mahzarin Banaji asked ChatGPT to describe its implicit biases. Its answer steered her research in a whole new direction. #AI #ImplicitBias
Mahzarin Banaji Is Probing the Black Box of LLMs
The former APS president asked ChatGPT to describe its implicit biases. Its answer steered her research in a whole new direction.
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March 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Education policy-makers pls note:
"Children in Scotland begin formal schooling at age 5 —earlier than many countries. Yet research shows this does not confer long-term academic advantages...The so-called 'attainment gap' is a developmental gap."

#DevelopmentalPsychology
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A Lecturer's Perspective: Why Scotland Needs A Kindergarten Stage - Upstart
Scotland has a long and honourable tradition of early childhood education. Lesley Young explains why a kindergarten is the next - and vital - stage.
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March 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Scottish Government confirms commitment to continued funding for 2026/27 for work to end mental health stigma and discrimination in Scotland, and work towards the vision of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

#EndMentalHealthStigma
#MentalHealthWellbeing
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Funding confirmed for national anti-stigma programme | End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
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March 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Registration is officially OPEN for the ATP Conference, 9–11 July — and this year we’re heading to Winchester!

Explore the programme, venue details, and register as a delegate or exhibitor at: www.delegate-reg.co.uk/atp2026

Get signed up and let the countdown begin! #ATPconf26
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Hi everyone!

Please follow for updates from the Association for the Teaching of Psychology.

Our Facebook page focuses on building our community, our LinkedIn page focuses on careers, our Twitter accounts focus on sharing info…

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December 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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It's a lot at the moment, isn't it? You know, 'the world'. I think of Roxane Cohen Silver's work www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... - but can you suggest other psychologists, in research or practice, addressing 'world overwhelm'?
‘Be self-protective about media exposure to tragedy’ | BPS
Our editor Jon Sutton meets Dr Roxane Cohen Silver (University of California, Irvine), keynote speaker at the European Congress of Psychology.
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March 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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“Meet” Jessica LaPaglia and learn about how she teaches – including how she uses a lie detector demonstration in her Forensic and Legal Psychology class – in our latest “This is How I Teach” blog post: teachpsych.org/thisishowite...
February 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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STP’s Annual Conference on Teaching, seeks new members for the Steering Committee. Committee members serve 3-year terms. New members will begin their term this spring in preparation for ACT 2026 in St. Louis. For more info, visit: teachpsych.org/getinvolved
February 20, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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About 3% of Canadian women will experience disordered eating at some time. Treatment must address the underlying psychological issues that accompany the disorder, and a comprehensive approach that addresses weight, motivation, and involves the family is usually recommended.
#ThisIsPsychology
February 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Discrimination of those with lived experience of mental health fuels exclusion and worsens well-being 🫂

Tackling discrimination can and will improve mental health across Europe

🔗 https://www.mentalhealtheurope.org/europe-needs-to-act-hans-dubois-eurofound-guest-blog/
Europe needs to strengthen resilience by improving living and working conditions, and enhanced employment and social inclusion.
October 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM