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Rachel McHugh is a Lecturer in Psychology at the Ulster University, affiliated with the School of Psychology under the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. Her research focuses on mental health among college students, posttraumatic stress disorder, self-injury, and stressors.
- Current faculty member at Ulster University since at least 2016
- Specializes in mental health crises, LGBTQ+ student wellbeing, and pandemic impacts on education
- Collaborates internationally on stressor-related research
Recent publications examine the mental health effects of Ireland's defective concrete crisis, suicidal ideation risks in marginalized student populations, and psychometric validation for cystic fibrosis eating behavior assessments. Trends show increasing focus on crisis-driven mental health outcomes since 2020.
Research partnerships include institutions in Ireland and the UK, with active engagement in media outreach through 12 recent press appearances. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and wellbeing (SDG 3).
