Here you will find a variety of news, articles and content from the UKPTS covering our activities, membership and areas of interest. Keep checking back as this page is updated regularly. Some content may be available to members only.
HOPE: Understanding Healthcare Providers’ Experiences Supporting Refugee and Asylum Seekers After Trauma Across Europe
A new pan-European study from the UKPTS and partners aims to explore the support needs and challenges faced by clinical care teams who work with refugee and asylum-seeking populations.
UKPTS 2026: academic posters
The UKPTS 2026 Annual Conference featured a selection of academic posters responding to our core topic of The Burden of Care: Trauma and Moral Injury in the UK Public Sector.
Research review – March 2026
Compiled by Kit Caless The latest published international research on psychological trauma and beyond. Please note, some articles may require a subscription to access. 8-day intensive treatment programme for PTSD
ESTSS membership for 2026 – act now
UKPTS members are entitled to free membership of the ESTSS. However, your ESTSS membership needs to be activated/renewed manually each year.
UKPTS Bites: Dr Kirsty Butcher
Dr Kirsty Butcher on 'Stalking: a psychological approach to a complex issue'
Research review – July 2025
The latest published international psychological trauma research highlights.
UKPTS Bites: Professor Eric Vermetten
Prof. Eric Vermetten asks: 'what is the added value of psychedelics to trauma treatment?'
UKPTS Bites: Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley
Dr Gail Theisen-Womersley (UNHCR) on "Trauma and resilience among displaced populations: a sociocultural perspective".
UKPTS Bites: Group Captain Jeff Stephenson OAM
Gp Cpt Jeff Stephenson, of the Royal Australian Air Force on 'Eyes in the Sky: drones, modern warfare and psychological wellbeing'.
Tackling moral injury in UK prison staff
A new study explores moral injury in UK prison staff and outlines practical steps that can be taken now to counter the effects of a potentially traumatic occupational environment.
UKPTS 2025: academic posters
The UKPTS 2025 Annual Conference featured a selection of academic posters responding to our core topic of Addressing the Complex and Enduring Impact of Childhood Trauma in Diverse Communities.
Five Minutes With… David Turgoose
Spend some time with Dr David Turgoose on UKPTS 2025 in Leeds, CAMHS and Alfred Hitchcock.
Activate your ESTSS membership for 2025
UKPTS members are entitled to free membership of the ESTSS – but membership needs to be activated/renewed manually each year.
