Linda Ruan

Linda Ruan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Widener University. She specializes in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and is affiliated with the university's psychology programs. Her work bridges assessment practices with mental health intervention strategies, focusing on diverse populations including LGBTQIA+ youth and students with special education needs.

Education:

• PhD in School Psychology, Temple University (2020)
• Undergraduate studies at Temple University

Research Interests: Behavioral health assessment, suicide risk prevention, and mental health equity. She evaluates mental health tools for accuracy in diagnosing and predicting suicide risk across cultural, linguistic, and demographic groups.

Publications: Recent work includes validation of behavioral health screening tools for children, adolescents, and college students, emphasizing precision in risk identification and intervention strategies.

Professional Affiliations: National Association of School Psychologists, American Psychological Association.