Critical Conversations in Emergency Psychiatry

Digital Therapeutics for Suicide Care in Crisis Settings

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Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24th 11am PT/12pm MT/1pm CT/2pm ET 

About the webinar: There are now a number of evidence based suicide care practices that are being deployed in crisis settings.  These are hampered by the short contact times and lack of trained personnel both in EDs and community after care.  Digital therapeutics have the potential to augment acute care and continue it in the community in ways that are more flexible and patient centered.  However, there are many unanswered questions about their real world application.  This program will present two candidate digital therapeutics, Jaspr Health’s JASPR and Oui’s Aviva, with an opportunity to discuss their strengths and limitations. 

Webinar format: AAEP webinar moderators will kick off each session with a 10-15 minute introduction to the topic. The remainder of the session time is dedicated to open group discussion, allowing for deeper exploration and exchange of insights.

Moderators: Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, Edwin D. Boudreaux, PhD

About Dr. Craig Bryan: Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention, trauma, and resilience. He is the Trott Gebhardt Philips Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University and the Division Director for Recovery and Resilience. Dr. Bryan’s research has been funded by the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and multiple foundations. He has published over 300 scientific articles and multiple books including Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention and Rethinking Suicide, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his research.

About Dr. Craig Bryan: Edwin D. Boudreaux, PhD, is a clinical health psychologist with a significant focus on suicide prevention and intervention. He holds the position of Professor of Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, and Quantitative Health Sciences at the UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Boudreaux is also the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the same institution. He is Co-Director of the Center for Accelerating Practice to End Suicide (CAPES). He received his undergraduate education at the University of Louisiana and earned his PhD from Louisiana State University, where he studied health psychology. He completed his internship at the Medical University of South Carolina, specializing in addiction treatment. Dr. Boudreaux is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and has a strong background in integrating behavioral health across various medical settings, including emergency medicine, inpatient, and primary care. Dr. Boudreaux's research interests encompass substance cessation, suicide prevention, and health informatics. He has been recognized for his work in emergency departments and healthcare centers, where he has developed and implemented strategies to identify and support patients at risk of suicide. His efforts have been acknowledged by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which honored him with the Researcher of the Year award in 2021. He has been involved in significant research projects, such as the Emergency Department Safety Assessment and Follow-up Evaluation (ED-SAFE) study, which aimed to reduce suicide attempts among at-risk emergency department patients. Dr. Boudreaux has also been a principal investigator for the UMass Zero Suicide Framework implementation, which began in 2016, and has served on expert consensus panels for various organizations, including the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Boudreaux has contributed to the field through his role as an educator, training healthcare professionals in suicide intervention techniques and the use of data collection systems to capture systematic, suicide-related data. He is also known for his work in cancer prevention and improving cancer psychosocial outcomes.

About the series: This free webinar series is a moderator led monthly virtual forum for AAEP members to discuss important and interesting topics in the field of Emergency Psychiatry. Webinars are recorded and will be available to members in AAEP's online learning center. 

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