Tricia BROWN

Tricia BROWN is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Psychology at the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on social psychology areas including intergroup relations, social identity, stereotyping, stigma, and risk-taking behaviors related to road safety. She has contributed to understanding mobile phone use while driving and mental health stigma through applied social psychological theories. Active in collaborative projects since 2015, she has led or co-investigated initiatives addressing gambling harm mitigation, road safety interventions, and mental health education frameworks. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in public health and education sectors.

Key projects include 'Risk and Regret: Identifying modifiable factors that predict drink driving' (2015-2016) and 'Decolonising and Indigenising a psychology curriculum' (ongoing). She has published extensively on topics ranging from LGBTQ+ healthcare access to body image and environmental attitudes. Her teaching covers Social Psychology and Research Methods, emphasizing intercultural communication and applied research design.

Tricia collaborates internationally and locally on interdisciplinary teams, focusing on translating psychological insights into evidence-based policies and educational tools. Her research outputs span peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and systematic reviews, reflecting her commitment to both theoretical exploration and real-world impact.