Dr. Ellen Hedstrom

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ellen Hedstrom is a PhD Research Fellow at the University of Southampton focusing on parenting stress and mental health in asylum-seeking families. With experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she specializes in developmental psychopathology and research methods. Her recent work includes leading the Centre for Innovation in Mental Health lab meetings and supporting the Southampton Doctoral College's festival of research. She is actively involved in current research projects, particularly the OPTIMA RCT trial aimed at providing support to families during referrals for ADHD assessments. This initiative emphasizes online parent training over a three-month period and is designed to aid parents in managing their children's behavioral problems effectively.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG

Conducts research on parenting stress and its impact on mental health in asylum-seeking families.