​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.

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Securitising social work: Prevent and its implications for practitioners

The government's ‘Prevent’ policy has put counter-terrorism on the agenda for social workers and health practitioners but what are the implications for the services and the people they serve?​ Read more about this and other topics on the PSC blog 

Campaigns and Actions

Children’s mental health 

1400 people signed our open letter to the government requesting changes to their Children and Young People's Mental Health green paper 

Against austerity​

There is plenty of evidence that austerity policies have an effect on mental health. Read about our five 'Austerity Ailments' 

Everyday impact of cuts

Our Everyday Austerity campaign documents how cuts have impacted anyone who works for, uses or needs psychological services

Esther McVey and Samaritans

McVey's appointment to the Samaritan's board is incompatible with her voting record as a minister

Preaching to the non-converted

Our guide to communicating abstract concepts like 'austerity' and 'inequality' to a broad audience

Psychologically healthy policy?

We examine government policies for their potential or actual psychological impact 

Publications

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