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Free Webinar: Stress Management in Everyday Life Our webinar for #StressAwarenessMonth is titled ‘Stress Management in Everyday Life: Practical Strategies for Enhancing Wellbeing‘ will be of interest to anyone wishing to learn how to manage stress, become more relaxed and enhance their wellbeing. In this session, Dr @S_O_Riordan & I will explore the foundations of #stress and its impact on health and wellbeing. We will introduce practical techniques such as #cognitivereframing, the benefits of #connectingwithnature, and a range of #relaxation skills that can be quickly applied once a person has had sufficient practice. Overall, attendees will learn simple, effective strategies to enhance #resilience, improve #wellbeing, and make sustainable positive changes in everyday life. Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This year #climatecoachingactionday is being held on the 5th March. Interested? There is a free virtual #conference, Bridging the divide: Courage compassion & wisdom in climate coaching. Visit the website for more details: climatecoachingactionday.info #climatecoaching #climatecrisis

Coming soon - #ClimateCoachingActionDay will be held on the 5th March 2026. To support the day we are holding a free online half-day conference. Visit our website for more information: climatecoachingactionday.info #ClimateCoaching #climatecrisis #climatechange

Interested in #ClimateCoaching? Then join us on the 5th March for #ClimateCoachingActionDay. For more details about our free online half-day conference visit our website: climatecoachingactionday.info

Free Online Lecture: A resilient approach to navigating the winter blues Speaker: Prof Stephen Palmer  20th January 2026, 1-2pm  UWTSD Doctoral College Seminar Series The '#WinterBlues' is a popular term used by the public although it is not a medical condition. This presentation will consider the possible reasons for a mild, and temporary dip in mood, energy, and motivation that can happen during the winter months. Then the presentation will focus on practical, coping strategies including easy to use thinking skills to challenge any 'Winter Blues Thinking'. In the UK, some people have significant winter depression which is known as #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder (SAD). Therefore, knowing when to seek professional help will also be highlighted in this lecture. Zoom Registration: uwtsd-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Govt has launched a review into mental health conditions, ADHD & autism in England. Your input matters, so we're hosting a workshop to enable our members to contribute to this review. 📅 Date: 5 Feb'26 12pm Register your interest:forms.office.com/pages/response…

Who doesn't love a good scare? 👻 New research shows that shared recreational fear experiences bring us closer to friends: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

Here's one for those of us thinking about diets involving fasting this January. A new review challenges the idea that fasting always compromises cognition: bps.org.uk/research-diges…

You keep seeing the same claim made over and over—so it must be true, right? Not necessarily. You could be experiencing the illusory truth effect—the phenomenon that makes us more likely to believe something we repeatedly see or hear. Learn more: at.apa.org/misinfo

When distressing events unfold, it’s common to feel shock, sadness, or helplessness. Research shows trauma can have both immediate and lasting effects—and repeated exposure to upsetting news can also take a toll on mental health, even from afar: at.apa.org/f20efb

The freshwater crisis hits cities through scarcity, floods, and health risks - worsened by climate change and overuse. Cities can respond by cutting leaks, reusing water, protecting ecosystems, planning smarter, and ensuring fair access to safe water for all. Video by @unep

Happier January - Day 13: Take a different route today and see what you notice actionforhappiness.org/happier-january #HappierJanuary

Happy New Year

In our latest blog, Aaron explores his own difficulties with Christmas as well as the challenges many of us face during the festive season and the steps we can take to help protect our mental health during this time. 💜 You can read it now: shorturl.at/J4cHt

Young children often throw tantrums because they want something but don’t know how to get it. See more tips from psychologists on helping your kids calm down: at.apa.org/ed3b30

Do you remember when you joined X? We do! #MyXAnniversary

Group therapy can be as effective as individual therapy for depression, anxiety, and more. Experts Dr. Cheri Marmarosh & Dr. Martyn Whittingham share tips for running successful groups—from building cohesion to spotting conflict early. Learn more: at.apa.org/72a3fe

Research shows open, curious conversations help strengthen trust between parents and teens. Drs. Jacqueline Nesi and Rachel Barr encourage parents to skip the lecture and instead ask teens questions about what they are watching online. See more: at.apa.org/0n7

Innovation in psychology starts here. Inside the Lab is the first event of its kind—a live, collaborative experience where psychologists, founders, and investors come together to design ethical, evidence-based behavioral health solutions. Learn more: apa-labs.com/events/inside-…

Much appreciation & thanks to professional bodies & others who supported #InternationalCoachingPsychologyDay. This year, the focus was on the evolution of Coaching Psychology theory, research & practice. #ICPD2025 #coachingpsychology #ISFCP2025 Website: icpd.isfcp.info