Rate My Professor Kirsti Haracz

Dr Haracz specializes in the physical health of people with mental health disorders, occupational therapy in mental health, occupational therapy and obesity, and occupational therapy education, with a particular interest in the nexus between physical and mental health and lifestyle's role in health promotion and maintenance. Her PhD research examined women's experiences managing weight with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Key publications include the book chapter ‘Occupational Therapy and Health Promotion’ (2025) and ‘Participation and inclusion. Mental health service users' live experience - an international study’ (2017). Additional contributions cover occupational therapists' roles in diet issues for mental illness patients, obesity interventions, simulation models for mental health occupational therapy courses, and collaborative research on curriculum alignment for preparing occupational therapists in mental health practice across Australia and New Zealand. She is a member of the Critically Appraised Papers Advisory Board for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal and a reviewer for various journals, enhancing the profession's evidence base.