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The Mental Health Zone student winner is…

During every event we ask the psychologists and moderators to nominate their top student — one who’s made the most of the event, shown enthusiasm and asked some really great questions.
dos from Dover Grammar School for Girls was nominated by the psychologists for very insightful and thoughtful questions in ASK.

As the student winner, dos will receive a certificate and a gift voucher.

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Posted on July 9, 2019 by in News | Leave a comment

Thank you from your winner – Rob!

Students! Help us decide which scientists and engineers should take part in the next event, and you could win a £20 voucher. All you need to do is take 2 minutes now to judge these 12 sentences. I had a great time taking part in the Mental Health Zone in June’s I’m a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here, chatting to lots of students and meeting the other psychologists in our zone. Winning the event was a bit of a shock (a very nice one) and was a great finish to a really enjoyable two weeks of chatting, discussing, debating, and answering a whole variety of questions posed about mental health. It was very humbling to be nominated and to have received votes from the students as winner of the zone. A big thank you to those who took part in the chats and nominations! Special mention needs to go … Continue reading

Posted on July 3, 2019 by in News | Leave a comment

Join the second evening live chat tonight, 7–8pm

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the psychologists in the Mental Health Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the psychologists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about stress, wellbeing, mental health and more… Continue reading

Posted on June 20, 2019 by in News | Leave a comment

The second psychologist evicted is…

Caroline Brett

Sorry Caroline, you’re out of the running for the prize! Caroline can keep answering questions and joining in the live chats, but they won’t be going home with the £500.

Students, you can can comment on this post to leave a message for Caroline.

Who will be evicted tomorrow? It’s up to you! VOTE every day for your favourite scientist and keep them in the competition to win the prize money. Continue reading

Posted on June 19, 2019 by ModShane in News | Leave a comment

The first psychologist evicted is…

Nicola Johnstone

The students have spoken. Nicola will still be able to answer questions and take part in live chats, but can’t win that prize money of £500.

Leave your messages for Nicola in the comments for this post!

Remember, there will be a new psychologist being evicted each day this week, so make sure to VOTE every day for your favourite and keep them in the competition. Continue reading

Posted on June 18, 2019 by ModShane in News | 2s Comments

Join tonight’s live chat with psychologists, 7–8pm

Log in between 7 and 8pm for another chance to talk to the psychologists in the Mental Health Zone!

Continue asking your brilliant questions in this special after-school live chat. Just log in and head to the CHAT page from 7pm!

Why not introduce your friends and family to the psychologists you’ve been talking with in school? You can even ask them to pose their own question about stress, wellbeing, mental health and more… Continue reading

Posted on June 13, 2019 by in News | Leave a comment

Who’s taking part in the Mental Health Zone

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here! is back this June. Between the 10th and the 21st, students at 13 schools will be putting their questions to 6 psychologists in the Mental Health Zone.

For the latest news and announcements about the event, find us on Twitter @imascientist, and follow the hashtag, #IASUK.

The Mental Health Zone is a themed zone supported by the British Psychological Society. Continue reading

Posted on May 29, 2019 by in News | Leave a comment