The BAP is a learned society and registered charity. It promotes research and education in psychopharmacology and related areas, and brings together people in academia, health services, and industry. Formed in 1974, it is the largest such national association in Europe, and the second largest in the world.
Membership
Benefits of BAP membership include:
- FREE subscription and access to the Journal of Psychopharmacology (published monthly online).
- Reduced registration fees for the annual Summer Meeting.
- Half price subscription to the Online CPD Resource.
- Eligibility for prizes and awards.
- Student bursaries for the BAP Summer Meeting and international conferences.
- Reduced registration fees for selected partner association events.
- 50% OFF Royal Society of Biology membership (Read more)
- BAP Newsletter.
- Voting for BAP Officers and Council (full members only).
- Being part of one of the largest national psychopharmacology associations in the world.
Meetings and Events
5th January 2020 | Oxford Short Course in Experimental Medicine for Mental Health - OxCEMM | Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford |
15th January 2020 | Neuroscience@Nottingham Day | University of Nottingham |
23rd January 2020 | Anxiety Disorders | The Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol |
Articles
Nocturnal light exposure and mood disorders
By Antonio Gonzalez
Posted on 9th December 2019
Introduction For millions of years prior to the widespread use of electricity, humans were exposed to minimal amounts of nocturnal light in comparison to modern times. During clear starry nights, light exposure was limited to around 0.001 lux, and no artificial light sources existed until the use of fire, an ability that is estimated to […]
Deciphering the biology behind psychiatric risk genes
By Simon Trent
Posted on 12th November 2019
Genetic studies that scan the genomes of psychiatric patients are becoming increasingly good at identifying ‘risk genes’ associated with disorders such as schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability. However, we still know very little about the biological actions and pathways that are being genetically encoded within these risk genes. Understanding the biology behind the vulnerability to […]
The neuroeconomics of drug use
By Will Lawn
Posted on 15th October 2019
Neuroeconomics is an interdisciplinary research field, which emerged in the early 2000s, made up of a combination of cognitive neuroscience, psychology and behavioural economics. The primary aims of neuroeconomics are to: identify which brain regions encode subjective value (Chib, Rangel, Shimojo, & O’Doherty, 2009; Peters & Büchel, 2010); understand the brain mechanisms that underpin decision-making […]
Media

One-off ketamine dose may reduce heavy drinking, say scientists
Ravi speaks to the Guardian about a new study using ketamine to help heavy drinkers
26th November 2019

Welcome to the World of George the Poet
Akeem Sule and Becky Inkster (Hip Hop Psych) interview George the poet on hiphop and mental health
2nd November 2019

5 News Special - Mental Health - Breaking the Silence
Andrew focuses specifically on fathers in a Channel 5 News programme dedicated to men’s mental health.
30th July 2019

MQ Open Mind Podcast
Helen Fisher and MQ ambassador John discuss risk for developing depression and the Identifying Depression Early in Adolescence (IDEA) Project.
29th July 2019

Understanding the infant-parent connection: summary interview
Barbara Sahakian interviews developmental cognitive neuroscientist Dr Victoria Leong about her research with mothers and babies exploring how they naturally synchronise during social interactions, helping babies learn from their mothers.
26th July 2019
News
2019 Prizes and Awards 25th July 2019 View all award winners from this year's meeting. Photos, reflections and biographies are being continually updated, so check back often. View this year's prize winners |
Street Drugs Conference Wales 2019: Is the Dragon Still Smoking? 13th July 2019 Overview of the latest Street Drugs Conference in Wales on 25th June. Read the review |
REF2021 Success 4th February 2019 Prof Allan Young, Prof Jeremy Hall and Prof Helen Cassaday selected to join REF2021 panel 4: Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Read More |
Professor David Nutt Wins Academic Honorary Award in Istanbul 9th November 2018 Professor David Nutt has won the Academic Honorary Award at the International Crime and Punishment Film Festival in Istanbul Read More |
Psychopharmacology is the study of drugs that affect mood, behaviour and cognition. It aims to develop our understanding of the actions and effects of such drugs, which may include treatments for psychiatric disorders as well as substances that can be abused.