Malta Chamber of Psychologists

06/01/2026

🇲🇹 Applika magħna!

The Malta Trust Foundation qed tfittex Counsellor jew Psikoterapista biex jingħadu ma’ The Blossom Project u jagħmlu impatt pożittiv fil-ħajja tat-tfal 💬

Din il-kariga toffri l-opportunità, part-time jew full-time, li tagħmel impatt sinifikanti fil-ħajja tat-tfal u l-adoloxxenti billi toffri servizzi ta’ counselling/psikoterapija fi skejjel, f’ambjent sigur u ċċentrat fuq it-tfal 🧠

Jekk inti professjonist dedikat, b’passjoni għall-wellbeing tat-tfal u ż-żgħażagħ, nixtiequk tingħaqad magħna!
📍 Skejjel f’Malta
📅 Kandidati interessati għandhom jibagħtu:
– Ittra ta’ applikazzjoni
– CV
– Kopja tal-warrant professjonali
– Ċertifikat tal-kondotta
📧 fuq info@maltatrustfoundation.org sa 31 ta' Jannar 2026

🇬🇧 We’re Hiring! 💜

The Malta Trust Foundation is looking for a Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join The Blossom Project and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives 💬

This role offers a meaningful opportunity, part-time or full-time, to support children and adolescents by providing counselling/psychotherapy services within school settings, promoting emotional wellbeing and development 🧠

If you are a qualified, compassionate professional with a strong child-centered approach, we’d love to hear from you!
📍 Schools in Malta
📅 Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit:
– Covering letter
– CV
– Copy of professional warrant
– Police conduct certificate
📧 to info@maltatrustfoundation.org by 31st January 2026

06/01/2026

How many of you go through these stages in January ? 🫣

05/01/2026

Women in Malta twice as likely as men to take antidepressants. Women are also generally more likely to seek help than men.

Women are also generally more likely to seek help than men

04/01/2026

"The University of Plymouth said researchers found games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Dixit could lead to improvements in confidence, assertiveness, and real-life social engagement, especially in neurodivergent players."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75v54k6y7go?fbclid=IwY2xjawPCQqpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezJeLh67SvJyhZnSBQB0igS2qIJGiraqACIIvCN6F2bMRnOZ67AXFUv62J4M_aem_4dt-4JTLnnonvKerYYrwnw

Researchers find games such as Dungeons and Dragons and Dixit can lead to a boost in confidence.

02/01/2026

"Researchers have studied whether there are any lifestyle or personality traits that superagers share, and just one trait stood out—gregariousness. "

They're called "superagers," people who remain impressively sharp well into their 80s and 90s. Research shows that they experience a much slower rate of brain shrinkage compared to their peers. But how do they do it? While there’s still much to understand about whether lifestyle choices play a role, a new study identifies one key personality trait that all superagers seem to share.

Find out what gives superagers their youthful advantage and how to harness it for your own longevity: https://on.natgeo.com/4pJRHbl

01/01/2026

30/12/2025

"By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life".

https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/new-year-resolutions?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-holiday-stress&utm_content=new-years-resolutions&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPA_NpjbGNrA8D8wmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiClgplQnKT3R_TUxMUe2cw_tSo2CLTo78HcnD1_vnlUGkP9JxPoUBMU_te8_aem_7qGthAuzYmptqn5LdB1dZw

By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life.

25/12/2025

A Merry Christmas to all from the MCP!

24/12/2025

Want to feel closer to the people around you this festive season?

Kindness is a simple way to do it. Even small gestures like checking in with someone who might be lonely or lending a hand can make a big difference. And the best part? Being kind can make you feel good too.

Research from the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness shows that these little acts help people feel connected, supported, and happier.

This Christmas, try spreading a bit of kindness to others and yourself. You might be surprised at how much it brightens the season.

Full article: https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/step-kindness

20/12/2025

"At the behavioral level, most studies find that social isolation is associated with adverse outcomes like increased anxiety and greater vulnerability to addiction."

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/how-isolation-affects-the-teenage-brain?cmpid=org&ngp%3A%3Amc=social%3A%3Asrc&facebook%3A%3Acmp=editorial%3A%3Aadd&fbsc20251219health-howisolationsaffectsteenagebrainpremiumhedcard=&linkId=890846917&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOzSC1jbGNrA7NHd2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm2oXwwow-Eo2n4uJxaGBu8ckdwvHsoKse4oDMy3k3MXz7VQ5Ngipi8Ln2Ld_aem_9uGSSw9CPxeTE0QhrbCyCQ&userab=dmp_phasing-458*dmp-player-1889

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the developing “social brain." Here’s what we know—and when parents should be concerned.

19/12/2025

The MCP Executive Council met up last night for a Christmas get together. Lots of laughter and secret santa gifts were the order of the day after what has been a demanding year for the Chamber! The MCP council would love to extend their greetings to all their members!