Alison Beck

Dr. Alison Beck is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, where she works on improving psychosocial interventions for addictive behaviors and mental health conditions.

• Email: alison_beck@uow.edu.au
• Certifications: Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists (Australian Psychological Society), Registered Psychologist (Clinical Practice)

Research Focus: Her work emphasizes:

• Addiction recovery programs (SMART Recovery)
• Mental health interventions for substance users
• Family and peer support systems
• Implementation science in behavioral health
• Rural health disparities
• Digital mental health platforms

Key Publications: Recent work covers gender differences in opioid treatment, virtual support groups, methamphetamine addiction interventions, and long-term cancer patient outcomes.

Scientific Involvement: She serves on the MRFF Alcohol and Other Drugs Grant Assessment Committee and the AH&MRC Ethics Committee.

Supervision: Currently supervises PhD projects on:

• Social identity changes in residential treatment
• Family experiences in addiction care
• Women's opioid treatment journeys