Ruth works as a Behaviour Specialist in schools, enabling young people at risk of exclusion to complete their education and reach their potential. She is also a psychological therapist-in-training at the Centre for Psychological Therapies in Edinburgh, where she sees children and young people with a variety of mental health concerns. Ruth is particularly interested in interventions and support for young people who have experienced complex trauma.
Liesbeth Tip summarises a recent umbrella review from the Mental Health Policy Research Unit, which finds that telemental health is a promising alternative for in-person therapy.