Anthony R. Pisani

Anthony R. Pisani, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology) and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He serves as Academic Chief for Adult and Acute Psychiatry and is the founder of SafeSide Prevention, an evidence-based suicide prevention framework. His work spans primary care psychology, family therapy, and suicide prevention research.

• Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Virginia, 2001)
• Postdoctoral Training: Suicide Prevention Research (University of Rochester, 2008-2011)
• Professional Licensures: Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Pisani's research focuses on:

• Leveraging technology for suicide prevention in schools, military, and crisis settings
• Developing systems approaches to suicide prevention through workforce education
• Designing crisis interventions for high-risk populations
• Studying social network structures to inform prevention strategies
• Advancing ethical frameworks for digital data-sharing in mental health
• Implementing large-scale trials like ASSIP and Connect program scale-up

His recent publications emphasize digital health innovations and crisis care systems. Awards include the Otto F. Thaler Teaching Development Award, Hayes Scholarship, and Phi Beta Kappa recognition. Dr. Pisani mentors NIMH suicide research fellows and contributes to national suicide prevention strategies, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Training and Standards Committee. He also serves on scientific advisory boards for crisis support services.