Prof. Kate Miriam Loewenthal

Kate Miriam Loewenthal's career as an academic psychologist involves significant contributions to the study of mental health, religion, and culture. She earned her BSc and PhD from University College London and has held numerous academic positions, including at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she became a Professor. 

Her research has been extensively funded through grants, focusing on the psychological effects of religious beliefs and practices in different cultural contexts. She has been invited to speak at conferences globally, sharing her expertise on topics like mental health stigma, religious coping, and culturally sensitive therapy. Her work has taken her to countries across Europe, Australia and the United States. 

Loewenthal has also been a pivotal figure in academia as the Editor of "Mental Health, Religion and Culture," a leading journal, for over twenty years. Additionally, her consultancy has influenced health and social services, particularly in addressing the needs of religious communities in mental health contexts.