Ruth A. Lanius, M.D., Ph.D. is a Psychiatry Professor and Harris-Woodman Chair at Western University, where she is the director of the Clinical Research Program for PTSD. Ruth has received numerous awards, including the Banting Award for Military Health Research. She has published over 150 research articles and book chapters focusing on brain adaptations to psychological trauma and novel adjunct treatments for PTSD. Ruth regularly lectures on the topic of psychological trauma both nationally and internationally. Ruth has co-authored three books: The Effects of Early Life Trauma on Health and Disease; Healing the Traumatized Self; and Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Treatment.