Judith Eberhardt

Judith Eberhardt is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Teesside University, specializing in health psychology and public health. As a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she focuses on preventative health behaviors, ethnic minority health, and chronic condition management. She serves as Deputy Chair of the Psychology Research Ethics Committee and leads research culture initiatives.

Her research addresses vaccine hesitancy in minority groups, cancer awareness, and long-term health interventions. Funded by NIHR, Prostate Cancer Research, and Youth Endowment Fund, projects include co-designed interventions for prostate cancer screening in Black communities and mental health support for young people.

Dr. Eberhardt's publications emphasize health equity, culturally appropriate interventions, and psychosocial aspects of chronic illnesses. Recurring themes include community-centered approaches, health literacy, and cross-cultural health challenges.

She mentors PhD students in vaccine hesitancy, cancer screening, and health behavior change. External roles include peer review for NIHR and editorial board membership for Clinical Pharmacy Connect.