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Dr Jo-Anne Puddephatt is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology affiliated with the Psychology Health Research Institute. Her research focuses on mental health, alcohol use, and co-occurring disorders using mixed-methods approaches. She holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool (2022), an MSc in Health Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University (2016), and a BSc in Applied Psychology (2013).
Education:
- PhD, University of Liverpool (2022)
- MSc Health Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University (2016)
- BSc Applied Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University (2013)
Research Interests: Jo-Anne’s work examines the intersection of mental health and alcohol use through large-scale datasets and qualitative frameworks. Key areas include socioeconomic patterning of comorbidities, minority ethnic group disparities, and the role of social support in mental health recovery. Her methodologies span epidemiological analysis and mixed-methods synthesis.
Recent Research Trends: Her 2023–2024 publications highlight investigations into alcohol use patterns among individuals with severe mental illness, cross-sectional studies on ethnic disparities in mental health, and the impact of online peer support forums. These studies emphasize real-world applications of public health policy and clinical intervention design.
Projects:
- Understanding the association between mental health and alcohol use among minority ethnic groups (2021–2024)
- The Affected Other: Exploring identity transitions in recovery support networks (2021)
Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing mental health, alcohol abuse, and recovery mechanisms. Her work frequently engages with UK-based datasets and community partnerships.
