Brian M. Hughes is Professor of Psychology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He is former President of the Psychological Society of Ireland (2004-2005), and of the international Stress and Anxiety Research Society (2014-2016) and is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Psychophysiology. He is a prominent advocate for scientific psychology, evidence-based policy, scientific outreach, and the role of psychology in society, and writes widely on the psychology of empiricism and of empirically disputable claims, especially as they pertain to science, health, and medicine. His previous books include: Psychology in Crisis (2018) and Rethinking Psychology (2017).

Provides a compelling, research-informed, account of the psychological aspects of the Brexit experience

Explores Brexit's psychological impact on social attitudes, future thinking, and collective and individual mental health

Demonstrates how the events of Brexit have been shaped by psychological factors

Reveals how cultural biases (such as sexism) shape the manner in which politicians are portrayed and perceived

Appeals to general audiences, as well as policymakers and researchers in the fields of psychology, politics, and public health

Chapter 1. Brexit as Psychodrama.- Chapter 2. Reasoning Through Brexit.- Chapter 3. The Brexit People.- Chapter 4. Brexit Anxiety.- Chapter 5. Learning from Brexit.