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Personal profile
Particulars
I achieved my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast in 2012 and obtained my PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from QUB in 2018. My PhD focused on the development and evaluation of a psychological intervention to improve emotional wellbeing in individuals with Type 2 diabetes and their partners. In July 2018 I joined the School of Psychology at QUB as a Health Psychology Lecturer and since then have continued to contribute to the flourishing body of Clinical Health Psychology research within the School.
Research Interests
Part of my role involves teaching on the topic of Health and Clinical Health Psychology and supervising research students. I also engage in a range of research projects focusing on the psychological, social, and environmental factors that influence adjustment to chronic health conditions such as diabetes and stroke. I am keen to explore new and more creative ways to facilitate emotional support in individuals living with chronic health conditions, to develop resources that are ultimately more accessible and acceptable to both service users and facilitators. Current research projects include exploring the influence of social media on mental health among young people living with Type 1 diabetes and developing emotional support for families affected by diabetes. Additional research interests include Health Behaviour Change and I am involved in research that applies models of behaviour change to public health issues such as COVID-19, and environmental concerns such as plastic waste and recycling. I have a particular interest in the use of comics and illustrations as health or ecological communication/information tools and have lead projects to co-design such comics, which I aim to evaluate in future studies.
Teaching
Administration
- MSc Clinical Health Psychology Thesis Supervisor
- PhD supervisor
- DClin supervisor
- DECAP supervisor
- MSc Clinical Health Psychology module co-ordinator
- BSc Psychology Level 3 module co-ordinator
- Advisor of Studies BSc Psychology
Teaching
- PSY1010 Psychology in Everyday Life
- PSY1009 Qualitative Methods
- PSY1009 Lab practical class
- PSY2065 Core Psychology 1
- PSY3122 An Introduction to Clinical Health Psychology
- MSc Psychology
- MSc Clinical Health Psychology
- MSc Public Health (Centre for Public Health)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R1573NBE: Future Island-Island
Keeffe, G. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Calderon, E. (CoI), Campbell, E. (CoI), Cullen, S. (CoI), Cunningham, E. (CoI), Flood, N. (CoI), Jefferies, T. (CoI), Martin, P. (CoI), Millar, B. (CoI), Mulholland, C. (CoI), Shin, H. (CoI) & Smyth, B. (CoI)
11/03/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R2889CPH: ImPACT Stroke II: Improving Psychological wellbeing using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy among stroke survivors with cognitive impairment: pilot study of an e-health, carer supported intervention
McCorry, N. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Clarke, M. (CoI) & Dempster, M. (CoI)
11/05/2022 → 31/07/2024
Project: Research
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R1494PSY: Mood Movement: Exploring the ability of existing and emerging technologies to promote and support Young Peoples Mental Health
Armour, C. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Best, P. (CoI) & Rainer, A. (CoI)
02/12/2020 → 23/05/2022
Project: Research
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R1453CCE: UKRI COA EP/V5205241/1 - COA Allocation for R1989CCE
Rooney, D. (PI), Barry, J. (CoI), Berry, E. (CoI), Cunningham, E. (CoI), Dempster, M. (CoI), Martin, P. (CoI), Niblock, C. (CoI), Price, M. (CoI), Robertson, P. (CoI) & Smyth, B. (CoI)
30/09/2020 → 31/03/2021
Project: Research
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R2580CPH: ImPACT Stroke
McCorry, N. (PI), Berry, E. (CoI), Dempster, M. (CoI) & Donnelly, M. (CoI)
22/03/2019 → 30/04/2021
Project: Research
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A cross‐sectional analysis of traumatic experiences, post‐traumatic stress disorder symptoms and chronic pain in Northern Ireland
Vowles, K. E., Mallett, C., Brooks, J., Berry, E., Rainey, D., Briggs, C. & McCarron, M., Jul 2025, In: European Journal of Pain. 29, 6, 9 p., e70044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Collecting behavioural data across countries during pandemics: Development of the COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool
Peters, G.-J., Kwasnicka, D., Ten Hoor, G. A., Crutzen, R., Varol, T., Warner, L. M., Algargoosh, M., Ali, E. E., Anwar, M., Asih, S. R., Baltas, Z. F., Berry, E., Beyene, K., Campbell, K. A., Carneiro, B. M., Castillo-Eito, L., Chan, A. H. Y., Chan, S.S.-H., Cipolletta, S. & DeSmet, A. & 56 others, , 14 Jul 2025, In: Behavior Research Methods. 57, 8, 223.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experiences in nature and benefits on emerging adult wellbeing: a qualitative systematic review
Wurm, F., O'Connell, B., Berry, E., Vukicevic, T. & McLaughlin, K., 05 Jul 2025, (Early online date) In: Emerging Adulthood. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What is known from the existing literature about adolescent knowledge and attitudes towards dementia and interventions to enhance this? A scoping review
McCarthy, N., Nagel, S., Vaughan, G., Berry, E., Carter, G. & Graham-Wisener, L., 08 Sept 2025, In: PLOS ONE. 20, 9, 23 p., e0322423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A scoping review of factors affecting COVID-19 vaccination uptake and deployment in global healthcare systems
Kandulu, C. C., Sahm, L., Saab, M. M., O'Driscoll, M., McCarthy, M., Shorter, G. W., Berry, E., Moore, A. & Fleming, A., Oct 2024, In: Vaccines. 12, 10, 1093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Facilitators and Barriers to Social Distancing for Young People during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Berry, E. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 28 Jan 2022
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Prizes
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Early-Career Conference Bursary Scheme (NIBPS)
Berry, E. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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STAR Scheme Performance Award for Academic Year 2021/22
Berry, E. (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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My T1D Care Hub: Invited talk for youth advisory group from Breakthrough T1D
Berry, E. (Advisor)
20 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Cross-border differences in public knowledge, awareness, behaviours and beliefs related to antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance across the island of Ireland
Shields, C. (Speaker), Berry, E. (Advisor), Sahm, L. (Advisor), Fleming, A. (Contributor), Kandulu, C. C. (Contributor), Moore, A. (Contributor) & Shorter, G. (Advisor)
27 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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North South Research Programme Conference: A Catalyst for All-Island Collaboration
Shields, C. (Invited speaker), Berry, E. (Advisor), Sahm, L. (Contributor), Fleming, A. (Contributor), Kandulu, C. C. (Contributor) & Shorter, G. (Advisor)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Poster Presentation: Maynooth University, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week Conference
Shields, C. (Presenter), Berry, E. (Advisor), Sahm, L. (Contributor), Fleming, A. (Contributor), Kandulu, C. C. (Contributor) & Shorter, G. (Advisor)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Oral Presentation: Queen's University Belfast, School of Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference 2024
Shields, C. (Presenter), Berry, E. (Advisor), Sahm, L. (Contributor), Fleming, A. (Contributor), Kandulu, C. C. (Contributor) & Shorter, G. (Advisor)
25 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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A digital psychosocial wellbeing tool for young people with type 1
17/08/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Dr Emma Berry on being a queer type 1 diabetes researcher
28/07/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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From health to the environment, how comics could drive behaviour change
07/02/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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The puzzle of plastics – why do some people recycle but others don’t?
09/11/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Thesis
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Developing an intervention to reduce diabetes distress in individuals with Type 2 diabetes and their partners
Berry, E. (Author), Dempster, M. (Supervisor) & Davies, M. (Supervisor), May 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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