Alexander Scott

Dr. Alexander Scott is a Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychology, Keele University, specializing in health psychology with a focus on sleep's role in mental health and behavioral outcomes. His research examines mechanisms linking sleep disturbances to mental health challenges and evaluates interventions targeting sleep in clinical settings. He leads the MSc in Psychology and Health Inequalities program and chairs the Health, Wellbeing, & Behaviour Change research group. His work emphasizes digital health innovation, particularly in improving intervention accessibility for patients and healthcare professionals.

Key research areas include: sleep's impact on mental health (e.g., anxiety, paranoia), pediatric phobia treatments (ASPECT trial), and adherence to medical therapies in chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis. He has published extensively on cognitive behavioral interventions, sleep hygiene programs, and cost-effectiveness analyses of behavioral therapies.

Dr. Scott collaborates across disciplines, contributing to clinical trials (e.g., ACUTE feasibility study) and policy-relevant research. His roles include ethics committee membership and academic mentoring, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly rigor and educational leadership.