Rebecca White

Rebecca White is a Lecturer in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health, focusing on the intersection of romantic relationships and mental wellbeing in individuals with psychosis. Her research employs mixed methods including systematic reviews, thematic analysis, and semistructured interviews. Key areas of interest include therapeutic alliance dynamics, mental health service improvements, and the psychological impact of relationship satisfaction on clinical outcomes.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and wellbeing. Notable projects include exploring barriers to intimate relationship support in psychosis care and investigating how sexual health perceptions influence mental health service utilization.

Recent publications highlight associations between romantic relationship satisfaction and mental wellbeing in psychosis populations, with findings disseminated through journals like Frontiers in Psychiatry and BMC Psychiatry. Her research has garnered significant academic attention, including over 140 Mendeley readers for her 2021 thesis and social media engagement for clinical insights.