Stanton Psychological Services

26/12/2024

From everyone here at SPS we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas!

22/12/2024

"This study examined the effects of mindfulness-based intervention for psychosis (MBI-p) in preventing relapse"

Stress is a key factor in psychotic relapse, and mindfulness offers stress resilience and well-being benefits. This study examined the effects of mindfulness-based intervention for psychosis (MBI-p) in preventing relapse at 1 year among patients with remitted psychosis in Hong Kong. MBI-p is a newly...

15/12/2024

"Mindfulness meditation induces unique changes in neural oscillations"

30/11/2024

"The second reading of the Mental Health Bill has taken place in the House of Lords this week."

The second reading of the Mental Health Bill has taken place in the House of Lords this week.

25/11/2024

"Explore 4 ways that mindfulness can bring real connection back"

When we’re busy, distracted, and tired, it’s easy to let even our most important relationships slip. Let’s explore 4 ways that mindfulness can bring real connection back.

03/11/2024

"How Mindfulness Can Finally Get You To Stick To Your Budget"

Even with the best intentions, following a budget is difficult for most people. In fact, 84% of Americans with a monthly budget say they sometimes go over, according to a NerdWallet survey. Check Out:...

26/10/2024

"It is deeply concerning to read of the current unmet needs of children and young people's mental health in CQC's latest report"

The Care Quality Commission has published it's annual State of Care report.

07/10/2024

"It’s all about natural materials, space to breathe and a soothing environment"

It’s all about natural materials, space to breathe and a soothing environment, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

29/09/2024

"The BPS is working on a new programme of work called Psychology Matters, which aims to celebrate and highlight the power of psychology in transforming lives"

We need your stories to help us showcase the power of psychology to the world.

26/09/2024

"Successful companies are built on trusting relationships."

It’s no surprise that successful companies are built on trusting relationships. In this excerpt, Carley Hauck, author of Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and In the World, explores how we harness authenticity to fuel the process of building trust.

16/09/2024

"Affected parents experiencing hardship who took part in research, being presented at the BPS Developmental Psychology Section conference this week, believe their children are missing out on opportunities to learn and play because of lack of money, and that this could limit their long-term life chances."

Severe financial pressures on families affected by the two-child limit may be affecting their children’s early development before they start school, according to a study.

02/09/2024

"The aim is for the guidance to provide support and a framework for practitioner psychologists engaging in supervision – an essential part of good practice as a psychologist. "

The new guidance covers principles, theories and models for safe and effective practice for practitioner psychologists.

27/08/2024

"Participants who underwent five minutes of ultrasound stimulation reported significantly heightened mindfulness—the ability to be fully present in the moment, without judgment toward others or the self"

Study participants felt time distortion, fewer negative thoughts and greater detachment from feelings with a noninvasive ultrasound intervention

24/08/2024

"Researchers from the Universities of Southampton and Bath have unveiled how just ten minutes of daily mindfulness practice can improve wellbeing"

Just ten minutes of mindfulness daily boosts wellbeing and fights depression – study reveals

19/08/2024

"These latest figures from the General Medical Council, highlight the bleak reality of the growing pressures and a lack of wellbeing support, currently facing the NHS workforce."

Regulator GMC has released it's latest annual report into the workplace experiences of doctors in the UK.

07/08/2024

"These latest figures make for concerning reading. It is imperative that children and young people have timely access to the professional care and support they need."

The national waiting list for children’s gender care in England and Wales has increased according to new data.

31/07/2024

"Staying in the present can help athletes avoid being overwhelmed or consumed by the significance of their event or distracted by the disappointment of past failures and the pressure of high medal expectations."

Olympians will also need to think about how they can protect themselves from the post-Olympic blues.

27/07/2024

"The cost-of-living crisis has increased the pressure on families who are struggling to make ends meet, and the impact of those struggles are far-reaching, leading to increased demand on already over-stretched mental health services."

The BPS has responded to a new report which highlights the link between poverty and children's mental health.