Bethany Harries
Academic and research departments
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, Health Psychology research group, Environmental Psychology Research Group (EPRG).About
My research project
Wellbeing GardensMy research spans across health and environmental psychology exploring the pathways linking nature, health, and wellbeing. My PhD is based at RHS Wisley and is currently focusing on the design elements and person-environment interactions within gardens that influence health and wellbeing outcomes. Alongside my PhD, I am also completing the Stage 2 professional doctorate in Health Psychology.
Supervisors
My research spans across health and environmental psychology exploring the pathways linking nature, health, and wellbeing. My PhD is based at RHS Wisley and is currently focusing on the design elements and person-environment interactions within gardens that influence health and wellbeing outcomes. Alongside my PhD, I am also completing the Stage 2 professional doctorate in Health Psychology.
ResearchResearch interests
Health Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Nature, Health and Wellbeing
Green social prescribing
Sustainable Healthcare
Health behaviour
Sustainable behaviour
Research interests
Health Psychology
Environmental Psychology
Nature, Health and Wellbeing
Green social prescribing
Sustainable Healthcare
Health behaviour
Sustainable behaviour
Teaching
MSc Health Psychology
Publications
Additional publications
Harries, B., & O'Brien, C. (2022). RHS Health & Horticulture Conference 2022: Event review and reflections. BPS Health Psychology Update, 31(2), 21-23.
Harries, B., Suyin Chalmin-Pui, L., Gatersleben, B., Griffiths, A., & Ratcliffe, E. (2023). ‘Designing a wellbeing garden’ a systematic review of design recommendations, Design for Health, DOI: 10.1080/24735132.2023.2215915