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Social Policy Papers
The platform on which Betapsi voices its opinion and releases statements on important topics both at a local and international level.
Statement on World Suicide Prevention Day
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 your body is...
Solidarity with Mario Mallia
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...
Betapsi Sex Education Policy Paper
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...
Statment on Death of Paulina Dembska
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...