​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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The Skin We Live In: Obesity stigma and the misdirection of responsibility

Obese and high-weight individuals are stigmatised and blamed for their poor health. This bullying approach is further harming these individuals and is not the solution to this complex health challenge. Read more about this and other topics on the PSC blog 

Read our briefing paper on the impact of austerity

1. Humiliation and shame
2. Fear and distrust
3. Instability and insecurity
4. Isolation and loneliness
5. Being trapped and powerless 

Briefing papers

Austerity ailments

We've pulled together evidence that shows how cuts have been toxic for people’s wellbeing and mental health

Preaching to the non-converted 

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

Universal basic income 

A psychological impact assessment of universal basic income

Join your local group

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

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 

Revisioning education 

We draw on the views of students to think about how the education system could be transformed from coercive to nourishing

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

Origins of Happiness

Why it is dangerous to focus on alleviating mental health problems rather than poverty 

Psychologically healthy policy?

We examine government policies for their potential or actual psychological impact 

Publications

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