When you think of PTSD, who do you think of? It probably isn’t your average everyday person. More people experience it than you know.
Ruth is a student of Law and Justice, majoring in Criminology and Policing. They work for the QUT Equity Department, speaking to children from underrepresented backgrounds about the importance of post-school options. As one of the 12% of Australians who have experienced PTSD, Ruth is passionate about mental health, social justice and queer advocacy. Ruth is studying a double degree in Law and Justice at QUT, majoring in Criminology and Policing. They work for the Equity Department at QUT as an ‘Explore Uni’ Ambassador, where they speak to school aged children from underrepresented backgrounds about the importance of post-school options. Upon graduation, Ruth hopes to work in the Criminal Law sector.
As one of the 12% of Australians who have experienced PTSD during their lifetime, Ruth is passionate about mental health, along with social justice and queer advocacy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
30 июл 2024
