Research

Dr. Ruiz-Yu's research focuses on youth at risk for psychosis; in particular, stigma of mental illness, evaluation of mental health interventions, and the use of lifestyle interventions as adjunctive treatments for youth.

List of Dr. Ruiz-Yu's publications: NCBI Bibliography

Current Research Projects

Feasibility Trial of. Health Behaviors Intervention for Youth At Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHRp)

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