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Dr. Sarah Hambidge is a Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on mental health across diverse populations, including fathers’ mental health during the perinatal period, dementia care, and the therapeutic potential of care farming. She holds a PhD from Bournemouth University, awarded in 2017, where her thesis evaluated care farm interventions for young people with behavioral challenges.
Her work spans multiple disciplines, including public health, environmental psychology, and community engagement. Notable contributions include analyses of cybersecurity discourse in hacking forums and participatory approaches to reduce dementia stigma. She has presented at major conferences such as the Public Health England Conference (2018) and the European Regional Science Association Congress (2018), emphasizing nature-based solutions for youth mental health and care farming’s role in addressing social and emotional difficulties.
Dr. Hambidge’s publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary research, blending qualitative methods with community-driven initiatives. Her writing on rural knife crime prevention highlights innovative intersections between agriculture and criminology. While no formal awards are noted, her extensive conference participation and peer-reviewed outputs underscore her academic impact. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary teams focusing on dementia-friendly communities and youth mental health interventions.
