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October 2017
Do men and boys need help from psychologists?
Join us for this official BPS event at St Olaves Hotel & Restaurant in Exeter to hear Dr John Barry talk about whether the male gender needs help from psychologists. Men don’t go to therapy as much as women do, and there is some evidence that therapy isn’t set up in a way that is…
Find out more »December 2017
Is Santa sexist if he gives your son a robot?
Debate on 14th Dec 2017 at University College London (UCL) on the motion that 'this house believes that masculinity is not simply a social construct'. The panelists for the motion: Dr Brenda Todd, Developmental Psychologist, City University London Dr Eli Joubert, psychosexual therapist Dr Becci Owens, University of Sunderland The panelists against the motion: Leila…
Find out more »January 2018
Male suicide: the social determinants in the UK compared to Australia
In this lecture, Glen Poole discussed his findings regarding the social determinants of male suicide in the UK compared to Australia. The venue was the JZ Young lecture theatre, UCL. Several attendees commented on the high quality of the presentation. You can see the lecture here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItHSGqgBKPY&feature=youtu.be Glen is currently working for the Australian Men's Health…
Find out more »February 2018
The psychological impact on children of parental alienation
Although parental alienation can have a devastating impact on the psychological development of children, experts are divided on how best to define and treat it. The purpose of this talk is to bring some better understanding of this important topic to psychologists, lawyers, and interested members of the public. Parental alienation involves one parent manipulating…
Find out more »April 2018
Prevention of child sexual abuse: insights into the minds of offenders
If prevention is better than cure, then it makes sense that the best way to stop child sexual abuse (CSA) is to prevent it from happening in the first place. In this lecture, Dr Sarah Goode discusses her research into the everyday lives of offenders. The slides from the lecture are here: Dr Sarah Goode…
Find out more »May 2018
How do we identify the wishes and feelings of children in cases of parental alienation?
Family courts are obliged to identify the wishes and feelings of children, but this can be difficult in cases where the child has been coached in what to say by one of the parents. This lecture examines the psychological, clinical and forensic principles and precautions needed to ensure best practice in cases where children may…
Find out more »June 2018
Dr Paul Dobransky: how can men have more enduring relationships & greater job satisfaction?
US psychiatrist Dr Paul Dobransky is visiting the UK especially to tell us about how can men have more enduring relationships & greater job satisfaction. This is a very important topic, given that we know from recent research by the Male Psychology Network (see http://www.malepsychology.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/The-Harrys-Masculnity-Report-2017.pdf ) that work and relationships are key to men's mental…
Find out more »September 2018
Helping male survivors of sexual abuse
A talk by psychotherapist Sarah Van Gogh on helping male survivors of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can happen to boys or men of any age. Sarah has extensive experience in this field and would like to share with other therapists something about how she works. The talk will explore: - effective support for men who…
Find out more »November 2018
The importance of fathers to mental health
A talk by Consultant Psychotherapist Andrew Briggs, followed by questions from the audience. This lecture will consider the impact on child development and mental health when fathers are absent from their families. Positive and negative outcomes for the child will be the main focus of the talk. The role of the mother on child development,…
Find out more »Men’s mental health: improving our understanding
A talk by Martin Seager, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Change Grow Live, London, and Dr John Barry, Honorary Lecturer in Psychology, UCL, followed by questions from the audience. Despite the fact that men clearly experience mental health issues, men are less likely to seek professional help, even when suicidal. Psychologists John Barry and Martin Seager discuss…
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