JUSTIN BAKER, PHD, ABPP

Suicide Risk Assessment: A Client-Centered Approach for Exceeding the Standard of Care

Justin C. Baker, PhD, ABPP, is an assistant professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at The Ohio State University and the clinical director for the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative (STRIVE), a research and clinical treatment program that prioritizes evidence-based treatment for veterans, first responders, and civilians suffering from trauma and/or suicide. He is a board-certified clinical psychologist and military veteran focused on improving interventions for trauma and suicide-related disorders. His work has been funded by the Department of Defense and other private foundations. Dr. Baker is also a national consultant and sought out trainer for suicide-focused treatments. A recent recipient of the Henry A. and Amelia T. Nasrallah Award for Research Excellence in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, his work has been featured in various media outlets to include CNN, Psychiatric Times, CBS, ABC News, CNN Health, NPR, The American Homefront Project, Yahoo, and US News & World Report.



Speaker Disclosures:


Financial: Justin Baker has an employment relationship with the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and is the Principle Investigator with the Department of Defense, the co-Investigator for the Department of Defense, PRMRP, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Site Principal Investigator for Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium, and a Psychologist for NIMH. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.


Non-financial: Justin Baker is a member of American Psychological Association. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for JAMA Network Open, the Journal of Clinical Psychology, Medical Care, and Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. He is an ad-hoc reviewer for several publications, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.