Julia Rucklidge, PhD
Julia Rucklidge, PhD is Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury, the Director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab, both in Christchurch New Zealand. She is co-author of the newly published book titled “The Better Brain,” April 2021. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she completed her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Calgary. In 2000, she immigrated to New Zealand. Since then, Professor Rucklidge has become well known for her research investigating the interface between nutrition and mental health, and has published over 140 scientific papers. Julia is the recipient of numerous local and international awards, including being named as one of the top 100 influential women in New Zealand. She is frequently cited in the media. Her TEDx talk, “The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health” has been viewed over 1.7 million times. She recently created a free EdX online course for the public on mental health and nutrition. Julia is passionate about helping people find alternative treatments for their psychiatric symptoms. Through her research, she hopes to help make nutritional interventions mainstream. With colleague Bonnie Kaplan, PhD, Julia, in April 2021, published the book "The Better Brain - Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition" https://thebetterbrainbook.com/ Julia Rucklidge, PhD julia.rucklidge@canterbury.ac.nz
