| Level | File |
| Ref No | BPS/002/4/02/05/01 |
| Title | BPS Proposed Section of Health Psychology Correspondence 1986-1987 |
| Date | 1986-1987 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Description | Correspondence concerning proposal by Marie Johnston and John Weinman to create a British Psychological Society Health Psychology Section [later Special Group in Health Psychology, later Division of Health Psychology] includes submission, timetable, application of interest in joining form (and draft); supporters forms; list of supporters signatures; details of attendees of inaugural meeting 19 December 1986
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| Format | Textual Material |
| Notes | The History of Psychology Centre is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our users. Be aware that our catalogue contains historic terminology relating to mental health which could be considered offensive. The terminology exists within the original record and has been retained to inform users on viewpoints at the time. It in no way reflects the attitudes of the cataloguers or the British Psychological Society. |
| Language | English |
| Related Material | AUD/002/OHP 148 Marie Johnston - Oral History Recording
BPS/002/4/02/01/01 BPS Health Psychology Section/Special Group in Health Psychology Minutes 1987-1988; 1992-1997 |
| RelatedRecord | AUD/002/OHP 148 |
| BPS/002/4/02/01/01 |
| AccessConditions | Authorised Users. View by Appointment. Contains personal data, to be redacted if requested by researcher. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Location | 13: BPS History of Psychology Centre, London |
| Term | Health Psychology |
| AdminHistory | 6 March 1986 a proposal for a new Section of Health Psychology submitted to the Society by 26 Fellows, 52 Associates and 14 members.
3 April 1986 SAB Scientific Affairs Board welcome the proposal and recommend it to Council
17 May 1986 Council approved proposal and seek evidence of Members wishing to join
10 October 1986 Over 100 Members indicate their wish to join the section
19 December 1986 AGM resolution that a Section of Health Psychology be formed.
19 December 1986 First meeting of the Health Psychology Section |
| Rules | Description compiled in line with the following standard
ISAD (G) General International Standard Archival Description |
| ArchNote | Compiled by Claire Jackson BPS Archivist for the History of Psychology Centre. |
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Persons
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| BPS/GB/145 | The British Psychological Society; Division of Health Psychology; 1986-; DHP | 1986- |