Psychologists for Social Change is a network of applied psychologists, academics, therapists, psychology graduates and others who are interested in applying psychology to policy and political action. We believe that people's social, political and material contexts are central to their experiences as individuals. We aim to encourage more psychologists to draw on our shared experience and knowledge to engage in public and policy debates.
Read our briefing paper on the impact of austerity
- Humiliation and shame
- Fear and distrust
- Instability and insecurity
- Isolation and loneliness
- Being trapped and powerless
How anti-stigma campaigns are potentially making life worse - not better - for people in distressCampaigns that raise awareness, normalise mental health difficulties and encourage people to tell their story enable the underlying sources of stigma to go unchallenged and the status quo to remain. Read more about this and other topics on the PSC blog
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Briefing papers
Austerity ailmentsWe've pulled together evidence that shows how cuts have been toxic for people’s wellbeing and mental health
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Preaching to the non-convertedOur guide to communicating abstract concepts like 'austerity' and 'inequality' to a broad audience
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Universal basic incomeA psychological impact assessment of universal basic income
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Click through to Groups under the More navigation tab above to find your local group. If you don't see a group near you and you want to start one, here are some thoughts about how to do that.
Questions? Do contact us using the form below or email psychologychange@gmail.com
Questions? Do contact us using the form below or email psychologychange@gmail.com
Campaigns and Actions
Children’s mental health1400 people signed our open letter to the government requesting changes to their Children and Young People's Mental Health green paper
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Revisioning educationWe draw on the views of students to think about how the education system could be transformed from coercive to nourishing
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Everyday impact of cutsOur Everyday Austerity campaign documents how cuts have impacted anyone who works for, uses or needs psychological services
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Esther McVey and SamaritansMcVey's appointment to the Samaritan's board is incompatible with her voting record as a minister
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Origins of HappinessWhy it is dangerous to focus on alleviating mental health problems rather than poverty
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Psychologically healthy policy?We examine government policies for their potential or actual psychological impact
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