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Dr. Emma Richardson is an Adjunct Researcher in Psychology at the School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, based at the University Psychology Clinic on Sandy Bay Campus. Her academic career is deeply rooted at the University of Tasmania where she completed all her degrees.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
- Masters of Psychology (Clinical), University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
- BPsych(Hons), University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Dr. Richardson's research primarily focuses on health psychology with specialized expertise in psycho-oncology. Her work extensively examines illness representations, coping mechanisms, and mental health outcomes in cancer patients, particularly those with comorbid anxiety and depression. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to investigate how patients perceive their conditions and engage with treatment protocols.
Her publication record shows consistent research output between 2015-2018, with a notable 2016 systematic review in Psycho-Oncology that has accumulated 175 citations, indicating significant impact in the field. Her research often addresses the intersection of physical health conditions with mental health, particularly examining how cancer patients manage anxiety and depression through various coping strategies.
Dr. Richardson currently leads an active research project funded by Endometriosis Australia investigating body compassion protocols for endometriosis patients, demonstrating her expanding research interests beyond oncology into other chronic health conditions with significant psychological dimensions.
Supervision and Funding:
- Current doctoral supervision: Making drug treatment cognition-informed (since January 2023)
- Principal Investigator for Co-Design, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Multimodal Body Compassion Protocol for People Living with Endometriosis (Endometriosis Australia, $30,447, February 2024-February 2025)
