"Too many families are facing destitution as the support they need through the benefits system is simply not keeping up with the rising cost of living." - Frank Field calling for the end of the benefit freeze in The Times and The Sunday Times thetimes.co.uk/article/poores…

How can we embed psychology in public policy? We meet British Psychological Society Policy Team members including @KathRawe Nic Murray @sabs_kam Saskia Perriard-Abdoh Nigel Colin Atter thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-32/may-…

Awaiting parties’ plans for social care #GeneralElection2019 with a reminder that any credible proposals must include specific provision for people of working age. Our recent Centre for Mental Health briefing set out principles from #MentalHealth perspective centreformentalhealth.org.uk/social-care-fu… #GE2019

Read our Psychological Manifesto ow.ly/USUC50x7M5D Why not give it to your local candidates?

Child poverty in working households has risen by 800,000 since 2010. Why? Over 485,000 children have been pushed into poverty as a direct result of the government’s in-work benefit cuts. Politicians must act to reverse this shameful trend. tuc.org.uk/blogs/child-po…

The news this morning that a major study has linked the benefits system to increased psychological distress is appalling, but sadly it isn't surprising - read our response at bps.org.uk/news-and-polic…

❗️ UUK supports #UniMentalHealthDay, a campaign by @StudentsMindsOrg and UMHAN to ensure that mental health is a university-wide priority Minding our future contains guidance to improve the coordination of care between the NHS and universities 👉 bit.ly/2Ifpypo

Getting stuck into a great book can provide a welcome escape from real life and can also have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. So, this #WorldBookDay, share a book that helped you through a tough time and create a positive reading list for others 💚📚

Today is University Mental Health Day. Run jointly by Student Minds and UMHAN, University Mental Health Day is the national campaign to focus efforts on promoting the mental health of people who live, work and study in Higher Education settings. bit.ly/2PMIU9J

We are a member of the consortium that curates the MindEd hub. It's a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health. Explore it at minded.org.uk

Do you work with children therapeutically? Researchers at UCL and York are conducting a survey of practice in the UK with children aged under 13 with or at risk of attachment problems and their caregivers. Their online survey is here ow.ly/t2DT50yJ6zr

We were disappointed to see nothing for young children in today’s budget, aside from welcome pay & leave for families in neonatal care. A thriving economy requires investment not only in physical infrastructure, but in people too,& the best time to invest is right from the start.

More Thought in Education: Development of thinking in children through philosophy as a cognitive technique - London, 17 March (6-8pm) Today's the last day for BPS members to book for this fascinating free event with Peter Worley from PhilosophyFoundation ow.ly/drgX50yDtS8

We are very pleased to support the call by Rethink Mental Illness for an independent inquiry into welfare benefit related deaths. Sign the petition here ow.ly/nkjB50yJ5WK

We've released advice about talking to children about #coronavirus bps.org.uk/news-and-polic… YoungMinds Children's Commissioner for England The Children's Society Children & Young People's Mental Health Coalition @AFNCCF @otrbristol Tes magazine Special Needs Jungle

BPS President Dr David Murphy writes for The Times (£) on how we can look after our mental health during #Corvid19uk ow.ly/GKOV50yNE8J

The Scottish Government is conducting a review of mental health law in Scotland. We'd love you to contribute your expertise to the BPS response ow.ly/WAlN50yO4Lw