Hannah White

Hannah White is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University, affiliated with the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM). She holds a BSc (2006) and PhD (2015) in Psychology from Loughborough University. Prior to academia, she worked in mental health charities and NHS inpatient units. Her research focuses on family dynamics (e.g., mealtimes), adolescent mental health, eating disorders, and technology's impact on children.

• BSc Psychology, Loughborough University (2006)
• PhD Psychology, Loughborough University (2015)

Her work explores how family interactions influence adolescent psychopathology, particularly anorexia nervosa and binge-eating. She also examines technology’s role in child development, such as tablet use and social media effects. Recent studies address pandemic-related changes in physical activity and mental health. Her research group, Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing, emphasizes practical applications of these findings.

Awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and leads Academic Integrity initiatives in Psychology. Her roles include membership in the School Athena Swan core team, promoting gender equality in academia.