Expert: "Loneliness raises early death risk by 29%, equal to smoking 15 cigarettes daily."

Professor Elizabeth Broadbent is a leading health psychologist at the University of Auckland, renowned for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of psychology, healthcare, and robotics.

• With over 15 years of research, she has pioneered studies on how technology, digital humans, and AI can improve mental health, reduce loneliness, and enhance patient care.

• She is best known for developing the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, a widely used tool that helps doctors and researchers understand how patients perceive their health conditions.

• Professor Broadbent is a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, a prestigious recognition for her contributions to science. Her research on companion robots like Paro the seal has shown that AI-driven technology can reduce loneliness in older adults, help patients adhere to medication, and even improve mental well-being in people with dementia.

• Her work has been cited over 21,000 times, making her a globally respected figure in health psychology and human-robot interaction. With a background in both engineering and psychology, she is at the forefront of reshaping the future of healthcare through technology.Her latest research focuses on digital humans and AI-driven cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring how virtual therapists could support mental health treatment and fill critical gaps in the healthcare system.

• Professor Broadbent’s insights are shaping the future of healthcare, mental well-being, and AI-driven support systems, making her a key voice in the future of human-technology interaction.

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