Did you know it was International Happiness Day this month? From the relationships between mothers with post natal depression and their babies, to the playground and beyond, these early years are the building block to a happy society and the theme of our march RoundUp.
Because I’m Happy…
- How to Make a Happy School. On International Day of Happiness Dr Lindsey Cameron and Dr Heather Ferguson launched this important outreach initiative.
Opening Up
- Influencer Molly-Mae’s revealed her recent post-natal depression drove clicks to her, Dr Sarah Johns has looked into the long-term impacts of the mental illness on parent/child relationships. Check out what her study found.
- The Centre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychology are hosting a workshop to illuminate us on how to identify and treat deliberate fire-setting. Find out more.
- Is pain necessary for brain gain? Louisa Gwynne explores this in her PhD research.
Face-Off
- Dr Ruben Azevedo has joined forces with other researchers in the UK and USA for a world-leading study into how facial transplants are internalised into a recipient’s identity. Nicholas Cage and John Travolta were not available for questioning.
Show and tell
- We provide more than just educational opportunities. Psychology undergrad Emily Willis told us all about her placement year the business psychology offices of Zilcon Management.
- Want to know how children chat? Apply to be part of the 3-year PhD studentship looking into childhood behaviour.
- With the Kent community-based initiative for creative children deemed a success, Psychologist Katie Goodburn gives her evaluation on the Playground Project.
What we’re looking forward to
- The Animal Advocacy Conference, hosted by Phair takes part in Canterbury this Summer. Register now.