Joanne Rathbone

Dr. Joanne Rathbone is an Honorary Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on health psychology, particularly examining weight stigma, social identity processes, and mental health interventions. She has collaborated extensively on studies related to public health, discrimination, and group dynamics.

Research Trends

• Weight stigma reduction in healthcare and education
• Social identity as a predictor of mental wellbeing
• Public health interventions during pandemics and mass gatherings
• Impact of group membership on health behaviors
• Non-stigmatizing communication in obesity discourse