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BABCP @babcp.com · 1d

🧠 Refugees are at higher risk of mental health problems - 14 to 15 times the rate of those born in the UK, however, they access NHS mental health services about 40% less often.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for better mental health support for asylum seekers https://ow.ly/rlgY50X9fpK

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BABCP @babcp.com · 3d

In the news - BABCP's Chief Accreditation Officer & Registrar Rebecca Light recently featured in a Daily Telegraph article, explaining what “red flags” to avoid when choosing a therapist.

📰You can read the article here: https://ow.ly/U69q50X8yn1

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BABCP @babcp.com · 4d

We recently wrote to Scotland’s mental wellbeing Minister seeking clarification for the £16million gap in the mental health budget as part of the Autumn Budget Revision. Several orgs including British Psychological Society and The Royal College of Psychiatrists have also sought urgent clarification.

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BABCP @babcp.com · 16d

One in six adults in the UK is suffering with eco-anxiety. BABCP has launched a guide to help therapists explore this subject with their clients.

You can download our guide here: babcp.com/guidelines-a...

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BABCP @babcp.com · 19d

BABCP has responded to the recent @rcpsych.bsky.social report on Psychedelic and related substances (PARS) for medical use highlighting the importance of talking therapies alongside the potential therapeutic use of PARS.

Read our response here: babcp.com/royal-colleg...

Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) report on Psychedelic and related substances for medical use – BABCP

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BABCP @babcp.com · 25d

📢 We’re hiring: Assistant Communications Officer

Join our External Affairs team and help deliver engaging content across web, social media, newsletters and more, to support our mission to improve mental health and promote CBT.

🗓️ Deadline: 12 October 2025

👉 Find out more: babcp.com/about/vacanc...

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BABCP @babcp.com · Sep 10

🚨 New e-learning launched today: NHS England's 'Staying Safe from Suicide: Best Practice Guidance' e-learning session.

This 75-minute training is designed for mental health practitioners across NHS, private, voluntary and charity care settings.

🔗https://www.minded.org.uk/Component/Details/849008

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BABCP @babcp.com · Sep 10

This time last week, we were welcoming delegates to #EABCT2025 in Glasgow. What a congress this was!

Thank you to everyone who joined us there, we look forward to welcoming you to #BABCP2026 in Warwick, from 14-16 July 2026. We'll be sharing more details soon.

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BABCP @babcp.com · Sep 10

🌍 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay — a reminder that listening and talking openly can save lives.

🎧 In this episode of our Let’s Talk About CBT podcast, Ian shares his story, and we hear from State of Mind Sport about supporting communities affected by suicide.

👉 Listen here: bit.ly/4mcBetH

Let's Talk About CBT: Let’s talk about…. mental fitness in sports

In this episode of Let’s Talk About CBT, Helen Macdonald speaks with Phil Cooper, mental health nurse and co-founder of the charity State of Mind Sport, and Ian Knott, former professional rugby l...

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · Sep 3

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: #Insomnia is major factor contributing to many mental health problems. @ProfEspie University of Oxford
@ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference
#EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social
@babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com

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aamnah.bsky.social @aamnah.bsky.social · Sep 5

My poster at @EABCT @babcp.com conference in Glasgow. Culturally adapted CBT with South Asian cardiac patients.

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BABCP @babcp.com · Aug 28

We’re Hiring: Lived Experience Lead

At BABCP, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything we do — and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.

👉Find out more - closing date 22 Sep: babcp.com/about/vacanc...

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climatemindsco.bsky.social @climatemindsco.bsky.social · Jun 25

Feeling the weight of the climate crisis?

Join this free online Climate Café for Therapists - a supportive space to explore emotions like grief, anger, or numbness. All feelings are welcome: tinyurl.com/mrv9jr8c

🗓️ Monday 14 July
🕡 6:30 - 8 pm
📍 Online

#ClimateCrisis #Therapists #MentalHealth

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BABCP @babcp.com · Jun 25

🚨 Big news!

BABCP & BPS have been approved by NHS England to launch an individual registration scheme for Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWPs).

🗓️ Registration opens 30 June
🔗 Learn more: babcp.com/what-is-well...

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BABCP @babcp.com · Jun 25

🎧 New Members Matters podcast out now!

👤 Past President Saiqa Naz reflects on leadership
🧠 MHWP registration explained
❓ When CBT might not be the right fit

Plus: latest from Let’s Talk About CBT & Research Matters

🎙️ Listen: sites.libsyn.com/582370

#CBT #BABCP #MentalHealth

Let's Talk about CBT- Members Matters

The BABCP podcast made for our members, bringing you all the latest news and information from BABCP.

sites.libsyn.com

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BABCP @babcp.com · Jun 25

🚀 Our new website is live! 🎉

Improved member accounts ✅
Smarter “Find a Therapist” search ✅
Better access for everyone ✅

It’s a big step forward—and we’re still building more behind the scenes.

Check it out 👉 babcp.com

#WebsiteLaunch #MentalHealthSupport #FindATherapist

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BABCP @babcp.com · Jun 12

🚧 Heads-up: Our website & phone lines will be offline from noon today to Tues 17 June for a major database + site upgrade.

📧 We’ve emailed members the details — and we’re still contactable by email throughout.

We appreciate your patience while we improve things behind the scenes. 👷‍♀️💻

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BABCP @babcp.com · May 16

We stand with trans people and those supporting LGBTQ+ mental health, following the 'For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers' Supreme Court ruling.

Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and evidence-based care. Our full response:
🔗 babcp.com/About/News-P...

#TransRights #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #BABCP

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BABCP @babcp.com · May 14

This year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is 'Communities'.

We met with State of Mind to talk about their mental fitness in sports programme within community settings.

🎧Check out our podcast where we met with Dr Phil Cooper and Ian Knott -
letstalkaboutcbt.libsyn.com/lets-talk-ab...

Let's Talk About CBT: Let’s talk about…. mental fitness in sports

In this episode of Let’s Talk About CBT, Helen Macdonald speaks with Phil Cooper, mental health nurse and co-founder of the charity State of Mind Sport, and Ian Knott, former professional rugby l...

letstalkaboutcbt.libsyn.com

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climatemindsco.bsky.social @climatemindsco.bsky.social · May 8

The Climate Minds Coalition is calling for action across mental health, communities, and the government.
Our 5 key aims👇 #MentalHealth #ClimateAction

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · May 9

Just one more week left to submit something to #EABCT2025 - our "late poster" deadline closes Friday 16th May! If you'd like to present in Glasgow in September but haven't yet put something in, now's your chance!

eabct2025.org

@babcp.com @drjodaniels.bsky.social

EABCT2025

EABCT2025, EABCT2025.org,

eabct2025.org

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BABCP Podcasts @babcppodcasts.bsky.social · Apr 7

🎙️ New Let's Talk about CBT podcast episode out now to celebrate World CBT Day!

This episode explore how CBT offers a solid return on investment and has a range of voices reflecting on the impact and value of CBT

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3EniDem or wherever you get your podcasts

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · Apr 7

Great to have co-organised with Dr Jess Kingston @drjk.bsky.social this year’s @babcp.com In Person Spring Conference at Kings College London, on New Generation CBT with an excellent Conference day and full day workshops. One day to go…

BABCP Conferences & Events @babcpevents.bsky.social · Mar 19

BABCP Spring (in-person) Conference & Workshops returning:
8-9 April 2025, Kings College London, Waterloo Campus
Join us: babcp.com/Spring-Confe...
Check out our workshop leaders 👇
6 Hours CPD (inc. 3 Hours Skills)

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · Apr 3

BCP Special Issue: Call for papers

Steph Curnow @stephcurnow.bsky.social · Apr 3

We are really excited to announce a new special issue for BCP- Hoarding Disorder: Too attached to our things?

Call for papers is open now!

Find out more here: bit.ly/4hX9ya4

Call for Contributions- Hoarding Disorder: Too attached to our things?

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · Mar 31

Really pleased to have co-organised with @drjk.bsky.social this year’s @babcp.com In Person Spring Conference at Kings College London, on New Generation CBT with great Conference day and full day workshops. One week to go…

BABCP Conferences & Events @babcpevents.bsky.social · Mar 19

BABCP Spring (in-person) Conference & Workshops returning:
8-9 April 2025, Kings College London, Waterloo Campus
Join us: babcp.com/Spring-Confe...
Check out our workshop leaders 👇
6 Hours CPD (inc. 3 Hours Skills)

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