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Rachel Black is a Researcher at the Institute of Nursing and Health Research at Ulster University. She earned her PhD in 2023 focusing on EMDR therapy for breastfeeding trauma, alongside a Master’s in Health Psychology (2018) and a BSc in Psychology (2015).
Education:
- PhD in Health Psychology, Ulster University (2023)
- Master’s in Health Psychology, Ulster University (2018)
- BSc in Psychology, The Open University (2015)
Her research interests span Breastfeeding Trauma, Maternal Mental Health, EMDR Therapy, Social Media Health Support, Perinatal PTSD, and Health Psychology, with a focus on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies.
Recent work includes systematic reviews on online psychotherapy efficacy, tool development for trauma screening, and qualitative assessments of public engagement in palliative care. Her publications emphasize EMDR applications, digital health interventions, and social cognitive theory in maternal support systems.
Scientific Awards:
- 2022: Prize for ExBreastS scale development
- 2021: International Nursing Prize for systematic review on online psychotherapy
She contributes to Bernie Reid's Lab and previously co-chaired BirthWise (2019-2023). Her work aligns with UN SDG4 (Quality Education) through global health psychology education initiatives.
