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Professor Ben Hine @ProfHine

Professor of Applied Psychology - UWL & Author of 'Parental Alienation: A Contemporary Guide' shorturl.at/nTUVZ. All views my own.

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Professor Ben Hine@ProfHine
3 Jan 2025
📢 New Book Alert! 📢 I'm thrilled to share my latest book: Current Issues Facing Men and Boys: A Case for Urgent Change – an essential, accessible guide to the challenges men and boys face today. 🧵👇
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Next year marks 20 years since my mum died from MS when I was 18. To honour her memory, I'm taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge and raising money for the MS Society. Please support if you can justgiving.com/page/ben-hine… @mssociety #MSSociety #ThreePeaksChallenge #MS

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Help Ben Hine raise money to support Multiple Sclerosis Society

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🚨 New UK study published on parental alienating behaviours (PABs) 🚨 🔹 98.3% experienced at least 1 🔹 50% experienced 10 🔹 Linked to PTSD, depression & suicidality This is widespread, harmful, and must be taken seriously in family courts #ParentalAlienation
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Frontiers | Prevalence and impact of parental alienating behaviors (PABs) in adults aged 18–25 in...

IntroductionFollowing recent research in the United Kingdom (UK) on the prevalence of parental alienating behaviors (PABs) as reported by separated parents, ...

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🚹 Male Psychology Section Conference 2026 | London | 11–12 June Shifting the question from “What’s wrong with men?” to “How do we build systems where men & boys thrive?” 🎤 Call for papers: Deadline 11 Feb 🎟️ Early bird tickets still available bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho…

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2026 | BPS

The 2026 Male Psychology Conference builds on last year’s progress, moving from problem-focused perspectives to celebrating effective approaches and positive outcomes for men/boys.

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🚨 Excited to announce the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2026! 📍 London | 11–12 June 2026 🧠 Building systems, schools & communities that help men and boys thrive 📢 Call for submissions open 🎟️ Registration now open app.oxfordabstracts.com/regi…
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As we start 2026, #parentalalienation is at a crossroads, mainly because public debate has become increasingly hostile to evidence-based discussion. My full piece: drbenhine.wordpress.com/2026… #ParentalAlienation #ChildSafeguarding #FamilyJustice #EvidenceMatters

Parental Alienation at a Crossroads: Where We Are, and Where We Must Go in 2026

As we start 2026, the field of parental alienation finds itself in an uneasy and deeply concerning position. There is, at present, partial institutional recognition that alienating behaviours exist…

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Professor Ben Hine retweeted
The Psychologist@psychmag
17 Nov 2025
A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys… @ProfHine, Chair of the @BPSOfficial @male_bps, reflects on this summer's Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation. bps.org.uk/psychologist/spac… #InternationalMensDay (this Wednesday)

A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys | BPS

Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.

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Professor Ben Hine retweeted
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19 Nov 2025
We welcome the government's new Men's Health Strategy. "This is an important first step to improving the mental health & wellbeing of men & boys throughout the country." @ProfHine Full response: bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes…
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Just refreshed my website with up-to-date details of projects, books & family court support services. Take a look 👇 🔗 drbenhine.co.uk

Prof Ben Hine

Professor of Applied Psychology - University of West London

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🚨 Divorced/separated dads needed for a study on loss, contact breakdown & parental alienation. 100% anonymous. 👉 supportfathersrights.org/sur… 📘 Info on the research: blog.supportfathersrights.or… Please share or take part if you can.

Divorced/Separated Fathers Survey

We’re conducting a 2025 academic study on the emotional experiences of separated fathers — from parenting challenges to the grief of losing daily contact with your child.

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Just published in The Psychologist 👇 📝 “A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys” Reflections from the Male Psychology Conference 2025 & why it’s time to change the conversation. 🔗 bps.org.uk/psychologist/spac… #MalePsychology #MensHealth #BPS

A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys | BPS

Professor Ben Hine, Chair of the Male Psychology Section, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation.

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The Psychologist@psychmag
14 Jul 2025
A space to genuinely see and serve men and boys… @ProfHine, Chair of the @bpsofficial @male_bps, reflects on their Annual Conference and calls for a change in the conversation. bps.org.uk/psychologist/spac…
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🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 Just days to go until the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025! 🗓️ 27–28 June | 📍 In-person 🎤 Keynotes sessions on #MentalHealth, #Fatherhood, #MaleVictims & more. 📝 Book your spot now 👉 bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho…

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.

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📢 Sign up now for the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025! 🗓️ 27–28 June | Topics: #MentalHealth, #Fatherhood, #AbuseSupport, #Education & more. 🎤 Big-name keynotes powerful new research. 📍 Be there 👉 bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho… #MalePsychology #Conference2025

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.

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🚨 New UK research on Parental Alienating Behaviors (PABs) now out — and it’s OPEN ACCESS! Over 1,000 separated parents surveyed. Key findings👇 🔗 link.springer.com/article/10… 📊 39–59% experienced PABs 👤 36.5% = targeted parents 🧠 Linked to PTSD, depression, suicidality

Examining the Prevalence and Impact of Parental Alienating Behaviors (PABs) in Separated Parents in...

Journal of Family Violence - There is limited research on the prevalence of parental alienating behaviors (PABs), with previous studies limited to the United States and Canada. It is critical that...

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Honoured to be re-elected as Chair of the @BPSOfficial Male Psychology Section until 2028. Next steps: grow our membership, build bridges across psychology, and empower our members to create real change for men and boys. Let’s keep moving forward. 💬👣
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🚨 Deadline extended to 4 June! 🚨 Final call to submit for the #MalePsychology Section Annual Conference 2025 @BPSOfficial 🧠👨 📍 Sunderland 🗓️ 27–28 June 🎯 Theme: Solutions & Actions for a Better Future 🔗 Submit now: bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho…

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.

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🚨 Final call for abstract submissions! Deadline: 28 May 🗓️ Join us at the Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 — a solutions-driven event improving outcomes for men & boys. 💡 📍 Sunderland 📅 27–28 June 2025 🔗 Submit: bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho… #MalePsychology

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.

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The final paper in our Lost Dads special issue is out! 🔹 Supporting Fathers Experiencing Family Breakdown: Practitioner Perspectives We explore the urgent need for gender-inclusive, trauma-informed support for separated dads. Open access: doi.org/10.3390/socsci140502…

Supporting Fathers Experiencing Family Breakdown: Practitioner Perspectives

Background: This study explored the experiences and insights of providers who support fathers experiencing family breakdown, separation, and divorce (FBSD). Methods: Nine practitioners who work for...

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📢 Registration is OPEN for the #MalePsychology Section Annual Conference 2025! 🗓️ 27–28 June | 📍Sunderland 🎯 Theme: Solutions & Actions for a Better Future 💡 Talks, strategy, real change for men & boys 🔗 bps.org.uk/event/male-psycho… #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #BPS

Male Psychology Section Annual Conference 2025 | BPS

This two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presenters exploring solutions and actions for a better future within the psychology of men and boys.

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Professor Ben Hine retweeted
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10 Apr 2025
Really important new paper on fathers' mental health following relationship breakdown from @ProfHine. The third & final installment in the Lost Dads project, it focuses on impact - the toll on mental health, coping strategies, and the barriers fathers face when seeking help.
Professor Ben Hine@ProfHine
8 Apr 2025
🚨 New paper out! 🚨 We explore how family breakdown, post-separation abuse & co-parenting struggles impact fathers’ mental health, coping & help-seeking Builds on our two earlier #LostDads papers on abuse & court experiences. mdpi.com/2076-0760/14/4/232
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