The Association for Psychosocial Studies (APS) is a

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in the

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dedicated to promoting the academic discipline of

psychosocial The psychosocial approach looks at individuals in the context of the combined influence that psychological factors and the surrounding social environment have on their physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is ...

studies. The association runs an

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: the '' Journal of Psychosocial Studies''. The Association for Psychosocial Studies was formed in 2013 in order to formalise and carry forward the work of developing

Psychosocial The psychosocial approach looks at individuals in the context of the combined influence that psychological factors and the surrounding social environment have on their physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is ...

Studies in the UK. The APS emerged from the Psychosocial Studies Network, which had organised annual conferences at the major university bases for Psychosocial Studies since 2008. The APS is a charitable trust and is recognised as a Learned Society by the

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Founding Members

Formed in 2013, the Founding Members of the Association are: John Adlam, Phoebe Beedell, Tamara Bibby, Jo Brown, Rose Capdevila, Zoe Charalambous, Karen Ciclitira, Lita Crociani-Windland, Lynn Froggett, Stephen Frosh, Elizabeth Frost, Andy Fugard, Jason Glynos, Birgitta Haga Gripsrud, Rex Haigh, Ambrose Hogan, Paul Hoggett, Wendy Hollway, Shona Hunter, Rebecca Hutten, Luis Jiminez, David W. Jones, Warren Kinston, Helen Lucey, Jean McAvoy, James Martin, Claudia Megele, Yvonne Parry, Heather Price, Ellen Ramvi, Peter Redman, Barry Richards,

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, Michael Rustin, Chris Scanlon, Gary Spencer-Humphrey, Paul Stenner, Jem Thomas, Isobel Urquhart, Julie Walsh, and Tom Wengraf.

Steering Committee

* Lynn Froggett, Chair (University of Central Lancashire) * David W. Jones, Honorary Treasurer & Communications Officer (The Open University) * Jacob Johanssen, Honorary Membership Secretary (St. Mary's University) * Elizabeth Frost (University of West of England) * Luis Jiminez (University of East London) * Claudia Lapping (University College London) * Chris Scanlon (Consultant Psychotherapist and Group Analyst) * Candida Yates (Bournemouth University) * Lita Crociani-Windland * Nini Fang * Anthony Faramelli

Objectives

The APS objectives are a) the advancement of education and research in the field of Psychosocial Studies, and publication of the results of such research, b) the promotion of the field of Psychosocial Studies as an academic discipline and the dissemination of knowledge concerning Psychosocial Studies, c) the advancement of education for the public benefit in Psychosocial Studies across different disciplines and educational sectors, d) to contribute to the advancement of public health and well-being, particularly in relation to mental health.

''Journal of Psychosocial Studies''

According to the ''Journal'''s publication policy, their stated intent is to be "inclusive rather than exclusive", and solicit "work which pushes back - even crosses - the edges of traditional academic and practice boundaries", and such non-mainstream viewpoints are "particularly welcome".

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