Rate My Professor Brenda Leung

Dr. Leung's research focuses on public health and epidemiology, emphasizing non-pharmaceutical interventions such as nutrition, supplements, and complementary therapies for mental health disorders including ADHD, anxiety, and depression across the lifespan from fetal development to young adulthood. She has led studies on multi-nutrient supplementation for ADHD, demonstrating improvements in behavior and growth in children, published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Key publications include 'Predictors of Postpartum Depression in Partnered Mothers' (2017), a pilot study on acupuncture treatment for anxiety in children (2018), 'Fruit and Vegetable Intake is Inversely Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety' (2023), and 'Role of Nutrients for COVID-19 Recovery: An Integrative Approach' (2021). Her contributions include establishing an evidence-based research program in complementary and alternative health care, integrating it into nursing and health sciences curricula, mentoring students, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in neuroscience, mental health, nutrition, and maternal-child health. She has shared her expertise through public lectures, videos, and podcasts, enhancing awareness of alternative therapies.