We are accepting proposals for symposia from BAP members for the #BAP2027 Summer Meeting which will be held in Newcastle. Deadline 6th March. For more information and to submit a proposal go to

REGISTER TODAY for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information and to register go to

The deadline is approaching for the BAP Robert Kerwin International Conference Bursaries. Applications close on 28th February 2026 www.bap.org.uk/robertkerwin #BAP2026

This year's Public Lecture on Sun 19th July "Adolescent mental health: The truth behind the headlines" with Dr Lucy Foulkes (Oxford), unpacks the science behind the headlines, breaking down the latest psychological research about this turbulent period of life #BAP2026

The deadline is 20th March for pre-doctoral researchers to apply for the BAP Summer Research Internship Scheme. For more information go to

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the #BAP2026 Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

BAP Members are invited to apply for prizes and awards in association with the Summer Meeting 2026. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/awards #BAP2026

REGISTER NOW for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information and to register go to

Nominations are invited from Full, Early Career, Honorary or Retired Full BAP Members for the roles of President Elect and two vacant Council posts. Find out more about BAP elections at www.bap.org.uk/elections

Registration is open for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information, to register and submit your abstract -

The BAP is delighted to announce the 2026 round of the In Vivo funding initiative to encourage and support pre-clinical research in the UK and provide opportunity to train in in vivo skills. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/invivo #invivo

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the #BAP2026 Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

The BAP Hannah Steinberg Award aims to support early career researchers to further develop their scientific knowledge and/or methodological skills through a time-limited placement in an academic setting www.bap.org.uk/hannahsteinb... #BAP2026

We will be returning to Birmingham this year for #BAP2026, 19th - 22nd July. Register at

The 2026 Robert Kerwin International Conference Bursaries are available for conferences taking place up to June 2027. The deadline for applications is 28th February 2026. www.bap.org.uk/robertkerwin #BAP2026

We are accepting proposals for symposia from BAP members for the #BAP2027 Summer Meeting which will be held in Newcastle. Deadline 6th March. For more information and to submit a proposal go to

Did you know @rcpsych CPD Online subscribers can access the BAP Online CPD for just £30? Just follow the link on the RCPsych eLearning Hub 'My Account' page. Find out more at

REGISTER NOW for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information and to register go to

BAP Members are invited to apply for prizes and awards in association with the Summer Meeting 2026. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/awards #BAP2026

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the #BAP2026 Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

We are accepting proposals for symposia from BAP members for the #BAP2027 Summer Meeting which will be held in Newcastle. Deadline 6th March. For more information and to submit a proposal go to

The 2026 Robert Kerwin International Conference Bursaries are available for conferences taking place up to June 2027. The deadline for applications is 28th February 2026. www.bap.org.uk/robertkerwin #BAP2026

Are you submitting an abstract for #BAP2026 and applying for a bursary? You need to make sure your membership application is submitted by 10th February in order to be eligible. For more information go to www.bap.org.uk/BAP2026

The BAP is delighted to announce the 2026 round of the In Vivo funding initiative to encourage and support pre-clinical research in the UK and provide opportunity to train in in vivo skills. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/invivo #invivo

We know many of our members have caring responsibilities which can be a barrier to attendance at the Summer Meeting. BAP has a Caring Cost Bursary Scheme to help offset some of the costs incurred. For more information go to www.bap.org.uk/caring #BAP2026

BAP Members are invited to apply for prizes and awards in association with the Summer Meeting 2026. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/awards #BAP2026

The BAP invites members who are pre-doctoral researchers to apply for the BAP Summer Research Internship Scheme. Deadline 20th March 2026. Find out more www.bap.org.uk/internship

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the #BAP2026 Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

We are accepting proposals for symposia from BAP members for the #BAP2027 Summer Meeting which will be held in Newcastle. Deadline 6th March. For more information and to submit a proposal go to

REGISTER NOW for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information and to register go to

The deadline for submission of abstracts for the #BAP2026 Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

BAP Members are encouraged to apply for this year's Psychopharmacology Awards. The prize is £750. Deadline for applications 13th March. For more information and to apply go to: www.bap.org.uk/psychopharma... #BAP2026

We will be returning to Birmingham this year for #BAP2026, 19th - 22nd July. Register at

The BAP invites members who are pre-doctoral researchers to apply for the BAP Summer Research Internship Scheme. Deadline 20th March 2026. Find out more www.bap.org.uk/internship

REGISTER NOW for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information and to register go to

Abstract Submission for #BAP2026 is now open. The deadline for submission for this year's Summer Meeting is 13th March 2026. For more information and submit an abstract, go to

We know many of our members have caring responsibilities which can be a barrier to attendance at the Summer Meeting. BAP has a Caring Cost Bursary Scheme to help offset some of the costs incurred. For more information go to www.bap.org.uk/caring

BAP Members are invited to apply for prizes and awards in association with the Summer Meeting 2026. For more information and to apply go to www.bap.org.uk/awards #BAP2026

We are accepting proposals for symposia from BAP members for the #BAP2027 Summer Meeting which will be held in Newcastle. For more information and to submit a proposal go to

BAP Members are encouraged to apply for this year's Psychopharmacology Awards. The prize is £750. Deadline for applications 13th March. For more information and to apply go to: www.bap.org.uk/psychopharma... #BAP2026

Registration is now open for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information, to register and submit your abstract -

Registration is now open for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information, to register and submit your abstract -

Registration is now open for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information, to register and submit your abstract -

Registration is now open for #BAP2026 Summer Meeting in Birmingham, 19th - 22nd July. For more information, to register and submit your abstract -

BAP Article: Ethology in pharmacology: how can foraging advance the field? By Megan Jackson

The announcement today that animal testing will be phased out when alternative methods become available is fully supported by BAP, whose members are keen to develop and use non-animal alternatives where they can. Read our full statement on this announcement at www.bap.org.uk/newsitem.php...

Did you know @rcpsych CPD Online subscribers can access the BAP Online CPD for just £30? Just follow the link on the RCPsych eLearning Hub 'My Account' page. Find out more at

Does your trainee use the BAP online CPD resource? If not, why not - it's free for trainees! @rcpsych Pre-Membership Psychiatric Trainees can follow the link on the RCPsych eLearning Hub 'My Account' page to get free access to the BAP Online Resource. Find out more at

The BAP Online CPD is a high quality, up-to-date resource taught by top experts in their field. Topics inc Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar, Perinatal, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep, Old Age, Child and Adolescent and Gen Psychopharmacology

The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Association for Psychopharmacology have worked together to publish guidance to support clinicians in the safe prescribing, monitoring and withdrawing of gabapentinoid medicines in patients with mental health problems.