Dawn Branley-Bell

Dr. Dawn Branley-Bell is an Associate Professor of Cyberpsychology at Northumbria University and Director of the Psychology and Communication Technology Lab (PaCT Lab). As a Medical Research Foundation Fellow and Chartered Psychologist, her work bridges cyberpsychology, health psychology, and digital behavior, focusing on eating disorders, self-harm, and technology-assisted healthcare interventions.

• Research Themes: Cyberpsychology, health and well-being, online behavior, digital interventions
• Leadership: Chair of the British Psychological Society Cyberpsychology Section

Key Scientific Contributions explore:

• Trust in online health information (e.g., COVID-19)
• Cybersecurity behavior in healthcare and insurance
• Remote delivery of mental health services
• Meta-analytic reviews on social media impact

Scientific Awards:

• Medical Research Foundation Fellowship
• Chartered Psychologist status

She also serves on editorial boards and as an external examiner for institutions like Oxford University, with research funded by grants exploring digital behavior change and health informatics.