📰 On #HoardingAwarenessWeek, our President Elect Professor Claire Lomax is featured in Big Issue speaking on how hoarding is not just about clutter. Want to find out more? Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/G2xK50YXBqa#HoardingAwarenessWeek #Hoarding #MentalHealth

Deaf Awareness Week is a reminder of the importance of accessible and inclusive mental health support. This article highlights the vital role of Deaf Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners in delivering low‑intensity CBT in ways that meets the needs of Deaf people: https://ow.ly/vfY250YXbOx

Voting for the #SeneddElection2026 opens on 7 May. Our #WelshManifesto calls the Government to deliver high-quality evidence-based mental health strategies for better outcomes for people across Wales. 📰 Read our Manifesto: https://ow.ly/kcHX50YUXfk#SeneddElection2026#WelshManifesto#MentalHealth #CBT #Wales #BABCP

Voting for the #ScottishParliamentElection2026 takes place today, 7 May. Our #ScottishManifesto for Mental Health calls for equal access to evidence-based psychological therapies across Scotland. 📰Read our Manifesto: https://ow.ly/Fnet50YVpQB#ScottishParliamentElection2026#ScottishManifesto#MentalHealth #CBT #Scotland #BABCP

If you are a BABCP member struggling with work demands, or if you feel supported by peers or managers, let us know! Today we have launched our Workplace Wellbeing Survey and we want to hear from our members. Look out for the link in your inbox and in our next edition of CBT Today magazine.

🎙️ New Members Matter Episode Out Now What's in: ⭐ BABCP values in shaping CBT competency measures ⭐ Neurodiversity SIG and their NDeavour space for neurodivergent therapists ⭐ Advice on working in small therapy spaces Listen: https://ow.ly/KOmk50YOEGi 📧 [email protected] for questions or ideas.

📢 New addition to the BABCP Annual Conference 📢 Intellectual Disabilities & Psychological Therapies Day 16 July 9am – 1pm The programme includes an EMDR skills class, a research symposium on emerging evidence, and a keynote on the Trauma-AID trial. 👉 https://ow.ly/R38l50YOp8r #BABCP2026 #CBT

The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) has released its research briefing 'Mental health during and after pregnancy'. We're pleased this has identified CBT as a psychological intervention to help prevent poor mental health and reduce negative outcomes. https://ow.ly/yiQL50YMrJi

⏳3 months until the BABCP Annual Conference ⏳ Still wondering what our Conference is all about? Take a look at the energy and connections that made last year unforgettable in the link below🎥✨ https://ow.ly/9xXJ50YKP82 #Conference2026 #CBT #MentalHealth#Networking #IndustryEvent

‼️10 days left to our 2026 BABCP Spring Workshops & Conference‼️ We're counting down the days to our Spring Workshops & Conference held at King's College London Waterloo campus. If you haven't registered, here's your last chance to secure your seat. 🔗 https://ow.ly/sj3Z50YI5ae #Conference #CBT #CPD

🌍 CBT in Action: Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Crises 🌍 For #WorldCBTDay, we are proud to share the knowledge and experiences of our members and others within the CBT community on our dedicated webpage: https://babcp.com/world-cbt-day-2026/#WorldCBTDay #BABCP #CBT #MentalHealth

🌟 We're delighted to have Dr Jessica Richardson hosting a BABCP Spring Conference workshop 🌟  Her topic is Skillfully navigating complexities when working with Children and Young People with PTSD and Complex PTSD with flexible and innovative tools or adaptations. https://ow.ly/GJjT50YwR1H

🌍 Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay which kicks off #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth in April. The year's theme is "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value." National Autistic Society website: https://ow.ly/KvgQ50YChMs#WorldAutismAwarenessDay#WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth#CBT #BABCP #Autism #DEI

🌟Shape the Standards of CBT provision We reviewing our Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and are seeking your views. If you are a BABCP member, click here to submit your views: https://ow.ly/24zZ50YzCsk If you are not a BABCP member, click here for the survey: https://ow.ly/TOZz50YzCsh

🌟 We're delighted to announce Professor Roz Shafran as a BABCP Spring Conference workshop host 🌟  On 23 April, Professor Roz Shafran will speak on Optimising Outcomes in CBT: Turning Principles Into Practice. Find out more: https://ow.ly/qRYy50YwQ82 #BABCP #MentalHealth #CBT

Despite a hard week at work, do you sometimes you find yourself tossing and turning in bed? On #WorldSleepDay today, we have published an article on Psychology Today about seeing #Insomnia in a new perspective. Check out our article here: https://ow.ly/kO5U50YtzZx#WorldSleepDay#Insomnia#CBT #BABCP #SleepHealth

Did you know that sleep consumes one-third of our total lifespan? On #WorldSleepDay, we are debunking sleep myths and see how CBT-I helps with #insomnia. 🎧 Listen to our podcast: https://ow.ly/vPJ850YthNl 🔗Official World Sleep Day website: https://ow.ly/tG1w50YthNn#WorldSleepDay#insomnia #BABCP #CBT #MentalHealth

In our #WelshManifesto, we urge the Welsh Government to increase access to evidence-based psychological therapies and invest in a workforce strategy to reduce waiting lists so people can access the support that they need. Read here: https://ow.ly/ZGG050YpykH#WelshManifesto #BABCP #MentalHealth #Wales #CBT

Did you know poor mental health costs the Welsh economy £4.8b? Our #WelshManifesto sets out what the Government should do to deliver high-quality, evidence-based CBT while saving the Welsh economy money. Read here: https://ow.ly/ZGG050YpykH#WelshManifesto #BABCP #MentalHealth #Wales #CBT

The submissions deadline for the 2026 EABCT Congress in Brussels this September has been extended until 5 April. Find out more - https://eabctcongress.org/index.php/submission/ - and we'll maybe see you there!

The submissions deadline for this year's EABCT Congress in Brussels has been extended until 5 April. It promises to be a great event for sharing ideas and connecting with CBT therapists across Europe. Find out more - https://eabctcongress.org/index.php/submission/ - and we'll maybe see you there!

Have you had a chance to read our #ScottishManifesto for Mental Health? We’re calling for equal access to evidence-based psychological therapies across Scotland. 📰Read more here: https://babcp.com/babcp-manifesto-mental-health-scotland#ScottishManifesto #BABCP #MentalHealth #Scotland #CBT

As #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we’re sharing this podcast featuring Rebecca Murphy who spoke about her forthcoming paper in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist on clarifying key misunderstandings around CBT-E. Listen here: https://ow.ly/zsYF50YmrZ4

We’re proud to share our first article during #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek on BABCP’s new Psychology Today page, featuring Rachel Coupe. Read Rachel's CBT-guidance on supporting someone through recovery without unintentionally reinforcing the illness: https://ow.ly/IYSA50Ymoan#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek

Our #ScottishManifesto calls for national leadership to deliver consistent, evidence-based psychological therapies across Scotland. 📰Read our full Scottish Manifesto here: https://babcp.com/babcp-manifesto-mental-health-scotland#ScottishManifesto #BABCP #MentalHealth #Scotland #CBT

Our Chief Accreditation Officer & Registrar, Rebecca Light, was quoted in Healthcare Management calling for more mental health hubs across the UK in response to Wes Streeting's funding extension announcement last week, after BABCP's letter of response to him. 🗞️Read here: https://ow.ly/9mfN50Ykm2i

Our #ScottishManifesto sets out what Scotland needs to ensure equal access to high-quality, evidence-based CBT across the country. 📰Read the full manifesto and our key calls to action here: https://babcp.com/babcp-manifesto-mental-health-scotland#ScottishManifesto #BABCP #MentalHealth #Scotland #CBT

There's still time to take part in #BABCP2026 at the University of Warwick from 14-16 July. You can submit Open papers, Posters or 3-minute talks, but hurry, the deadline is only one week away, closing on 27 Feb. Find out more about taking part at our Annual Conference👇 https://ow.ly/jNTu50Yi4L0#BABCP2026

📣 Registration is now open for the 2026 BABCP Annual Conference! 📍 University of Warwick 📅 14–16 July 2026 Join us for pre-conference workshops and the main conference, with options to attend in person or online. 🔗 Click to register now: https://babcp.com/conference/registration/ #BABCP2026 #CBT

As we settle back into work after the holidays, returning to a sustainable routine can feel like a real challenge. We’re delighted to see our Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald featured in HELLO Magazine sharing a 5-step plan to ease us into the year ahead. Read on... https://ow.ly/bxjM50XVXJh

🚧 Weekly Website Update 🚧 We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve our website and add new updates. For a full breakdown of what’s new (and what we’re working on), visit: 👉 https://babcp.com/new-website-updates/ More to come soon.

We’re delighted to introduce our Respect Statement, a positive reinforcement of the standards we hold for interactions across all BABCP meetings, events and activities. We’ve shared this with our members and will work to uphold it across all our activities. ➡️ Read it here: https://ow.ly/9wVw50XSYmi

Yesterday, NHS England published the recommendations of the operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England - https://ow.ly/NeAL50XMbzj You can read our full comment here: https://ow.ly/ZCyF50XMbzk

Today, the Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent. Although it may be some time until it is implemented, the new Act aims to allow greater autonomy for people who may be detained in the future. You can find out more here: https://ow.ly/r2zP50XLxb6 #MentalHealthAct

Following our submission to the Scottish Government on the proposals to merge NES and NHSS to create NHS Delivery, we have written to Tom Arthur MSP to ask for a meeting to discuss the provision of CBT in Scotland. You can read our consultation response here - https://ow.ly/YTCj50XFL2Z

Following the BBC documentary on aversion therapy which aired on Friday 5 December, BABCP has issued a public apology and a statement which you can read on our website - https://babcp.com/press-release-comment-on-bbc-documentary-on-aversion-therapy/

Today, We Speak Up! This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected. Hear from BABCP President Stirling Moorey about our support for White Ribbon https://ow.ly/8tEK50XxmL9 #WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #CBT

On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls. The BABCP is a White Ribbon supporter organisation. This years theme is 'We Speak Up' - see the website for more information. www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup

On International Men’s Day, BABCP is calling for greater action to ensure men and boys can access the mental health support when they need it most. Read our release here 👉 https://babcp.com/mens-access-to-talking-therapies/ #InternationalMensDay #MentalHealthMatters

BABCP has recently responded to the DHSC 10-year workforce plan highlighting that, for the 10-Year Health Plan to succeed, the Government needs to invest in NHS Talking Therapies and those who deliver them. Read our full response here: https://babcp.com/government-10-year-health-plan/

📢 Call for Papers – BABCP 2026 Annual Conference Submissions are now open! Share your work, connect with peers, and shape the future of the psychological professions. Posters, panels, symposia & more → https://babcp.com/submissions/ #CallForPapers #BABCP2026

At BABCP, we're committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where people can thrive and reach their fullest potential. That's why we say that personal pronouns matter. #InternationalPronounsDay https://ow.ly/EJ8J50Xcp7J

🧠 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#WorldMentalHealthDay

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

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.

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...

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...

📢 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...

🚨 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

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.