There was no significant interaction between player gender and avatar gender on the number of NPCs and enemies killed – though perhaps counter to expectations, those with female avatars had a higher ...

When the team analysed the cheek temperature data, they found that the participants blushed more when they watched themselves singing, compared with someone else. "This aligns with the notion that ...

Psychologists often make informed decisions about a client's capacity to make their own judgements. Sometimes these decisions are straightforward, but in some circumstances, where vulnerability and ...

We spend so much of our time at work, so it's not surprising that our experiences with colleagues and how engaged we are with our jobs can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. While our work ...

More than half of educational psychologists feel unable to support children and young people due to workloads, according to a recent British Psychological Society survey. These findings come as over ...

Lord Darzi's report into the state of the nation's health and wellbeing is a blue-flashing light. He has called for urgent support for our NHS. As professional organisations with members both working ...

We first learned about imminent government funding cuts to 40 vital NHS Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in December 2022. These hubs are a vital lifeline for a workforce in crisis, helping ...

Around 10% of people in Europe suffer from depression after giving birth, experiencing symptoms that include sadness, agitation, and difficulty concentrating. For such a common condition — and one ...

During my secondary school years, one moment stands out with particular clarity. I shared my aspiration to become a teacher with the deputy headteacher/careers advisor. His response, a dismissive ...

From four-day work week trials to upticks in investment in employee wellbeing, organisations are more aware than ever of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces. However, despite more ...

At a time of so much negative coverage, the October issue of The Psychologist drew together some evidence-based ambitions to create a different future for those who have been incarcerated because of ...