by Betapsi Author | Sep 10, 2022 | Social Policy Papers
Today is World Suicide Prevention day. It is likely that many people will post advice and tips for those who are struggling with their mental health, and for their friends to offer their support. – Listen, don’t hear. – Speak out, even if every part of...
by Betapsi Author | Jul 27, 2022 | Social Policy Papers
Betapsi would like to show solidarity with educator Mario Mallia who was fired from his headmaster position at a catholic school for introducing inclusive topics. As as a psychology student organization, we fully support the steps Mallia took in making the school a...
by Betapsi Author | Apr 22, 2022 | Social Policy Papers
Introduction “Let’s talk about sex, baby!” We might sing it along to Salt-N-Pepe’s 1991 hit song, but we most definitely refrain from doing it. In an article about sex education in the Times of Malta, Claire Azzopardi Lane (2021) looks at the...
by Betapsi Author | Jan 3, 2022 | Social Policy Papers
We are saddened and shattered to learn about what happened to Paulina Dembska. The very thought that a murder has occurred is a definite reason for concern, let alone the alleged circumstances that led up to it. As a psychology student organization, we also have a...
by Eric | Nov 19, 2021 | Social Policy Papers
The events of this morning have us all in a state of disbelief and disappointment. As a psychology student organization, we feel that what happened is a regression from the already poor mental health awareness here in Malta. Not only did this incident set us back in...
by Betapsi Author | Sep 10, 2021 | Social Policy Papers
June 10, 2020 Social network has become an efficient platform whereby individuals have the possibility of sharing their views and perspectives on matters. Naturally, conflict of opinion is inevitable, especially when discussing controversial issues. Betapsi...
