Welcome to the Rudd Centre blog
On this page we publish the Rudd Centre blogs written by staff students and partners. Research and policy papers as well as other reports can be found on our Publications page.
(Credit: Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash)Understanding anxiety patterns from generation to generation
Dr Ruth Sellers | 13 June 2023
Feelings of anxiety are common we all feel anxious from time to time. Feelings of anxiety do not necessarily mean the presence of an anxiety disorder. However some people do experience excessive worry and fear with ongoing distress that interferes with day-to-day life.
(Credit: Nik via Unsplash)Top tips to help deal with feelings of anxiety
Mental Health Awareness week
Dr Ruth Sellers and Dr Wendy V Browne | 19 May 2023
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 15 to 21 May 2023. The notable theme for the week this year is anxiety #ToHelpMyAnxiety. Our leading Rudd Centre experts Dr Ruth Sellers and Dr Wendy Browne offer their considerable expertise for managing feelings of anxiety.
(Credit: Priyanka Singh via Unsplash)It is not only young boys who are affected by ADHD:
Here’s what we know now
Dr Ruth Sellers | 03 March 2023
In this blog Dr Ruth Sellers with Dr Joanna Martin and Dr Olga Eyre tackle some of the misconceptions about ADHD and how its percieved as a condition that only affects young boys.
(Credit: Milad Fakurian via Unsplash)Thriving with ADHD:
Navigating work and parenthood
Nina Rowley | 28 February 2023
I really enjoy my work…now! It certainly wasn’t always like this. In this blog I’ll share my perspective on why attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) especially undiagnosed adult ADHD creates significant challenges in the workplace and how working practices and awareness need to be addressed in order to be more inclusive of those with ADHD.
(Credit: Deborah Neame)Unleashing Potential:
How Deborah Neame and her dogs help struggling children in schools
Dr Wendy V Browne | 21 February 2023
This week I spoke to Deborah Neame about educational assistance dogs and how they have helped promote wellbeing of school children and their families.