Professor Kate Miriam Loewenthal’s academic career is reflected in an extensive body of published work, encompassing books, articles, and papers that have shaped the understanding of psychology, religion, and mental health. Alongside her renowned publications, she has had a profound impact through her editorial role, having served as the editor of the esteemed journal Mental Health, Religion and Culture for over 20 years, from 1997 to 2020.

Books

Edited Volumes 

Aspects of Terrorism and Martyrdom: Dying for Good, Dying for God (ed. with M.B. Rogers et al., Edwin Mellen Press, 2012) – An edited volume examining psychological perspectives on extremism.

Applied Jewish Values in Social Sciences and Psychology (ed. with M. Ben-Avie & Y. Ives, Springer, 2015) – A pioneering work integrating Jewish values into social science research.

Adversity, Religious Change and Mental Wellbeing (ed. with C.A. Lewis & S. Dein, Psychology Press, in press) – An upcoming volume on resilience and religious coping.

Articles & Book Chapters

Nearly 150 articles and book chapters published in prestigious journals and edited volumes, including Psychological Reports, British Journal of Psychology, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, and Transcultural Psychiatry. Professor Loewenthal's work covers topics such as depression in cultural-religious groups, beliefs about mental illness, and the role of religion in coping with stress. View complete bibliographic library >>>

Papers

Research papers, presented at conferences worldwide and published in academic proceedings, address critical issues like trauma therapy, stigma in minority communities, and the psychological effects of religious rituals. Notable contributions include her reports for funding bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council and the Wellcome Trust, detailing innovative research on mental health and religion.