Beth Teresa Bell

Dr Beth Teresa Bell is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Department of Education, University of York. She joined the university in 2021, bringing expertise in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of digital technologies, youth mental health, and educational psychology.

• PhD in Psychology, University of Sussex (2012)
• Postdoctoral research at Bangor University and Northumbria University
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology, York St John University (2014-2021)

Her research focuses on:

• Digital technology risks and opportunities for youth wellbeing
• Body image, self-harm, and disordered eating/exercise
• Co-designing psychological interventions in educational and technological contexts
• Public engagement in mental health policy and media

Recent publications highlight her work on digital age body image interventions, social media's impact on adolescent appearance discourse, and mobile app risks for maladaptive health behaviors. Her research has been funded by UK research councils (EPSRC, NIHR), local authorities, and third-sector organizations.

• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2019)
• Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (2011)

Bell actively supervises postgraduate researchers and collaborates on translational research projects. She serves as Principal Investigator for multiple ESRC-funded initiatives, including studies on adult happiness and youth wellbeing surveys.