Research Contributions to
Child & Adolescent Psychosis
Dr. Ruiz-Yu's research focuses on youth at risk for psychosis, in particular:
Stigma of mental illness
Evaluation of mental health interventions
Use of lifestyle interventions as adjunctive treatments for youth
List of Dr. Ruiz-Yu's publications: NCBI Bibliography
Current Research
Feasibility Trial of Health Behaviors Intervention for Youth At Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P)
Assessing Effectiveness of an Aerobic Exercise Intervention in CHRp youth and Exploring BDNF as a Mechanism of Effects
Entry to Clinical Research: Ethnoracial disparities in youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHRp)
Socioeconomic Factors and Physical Activity: Exploring Symptom Progression and CHRp Youth