Stephanie Lyons

Stephanie Lyons is a Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. She is an active researcher in the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology (since 2010), contributing to interdisciplinary health-related studies. Her work focuses on psychological factors influencing health behaviors, particularly breastfeeding in women with high BMI and indoor tanning practices. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2020) and has been widely cited in peer-reviewed journals. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing healthier futures through evidence-based interventions.

Key research areas include:

• Psychosocial determinants of breastfeeding in obesity
• Indoor tanning motivations and alternatives
• Qualitative methodologies

Her articles span topics like breastfeeding interventions, over-the-counter medication use in rheumatology, and systematic reviews on tanning behaviors. Media coverage includes BBC News and iNEWS, highlighting her work on breastfeeding disparities among obese mothers. She actively supervises research projects and contributes to health policy discussions through her peer-reviewed outputs.