James Broussard

Dr. James Broussard is an Assistant Professor at Jackson State University’s Department of Psychology. His research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance behavioral health interventions, particularly for underserved populations such as minority communities, rural residents, and veterans. He advocates for experiential learning methods in mHealth and digital interventions targeting addictive disorders, including gambling disorder and panic disorder.

Dr. Broussard holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany, SUNY. His recent work emphasizes innovative treatments like the Brief Digital Accelerator Treatment for Gambling (BDAT) and 'Conquer Panic' for compressed panic disorder treatment in rural veterans. He teaches courses in Research Methods, Statistics, Biological Psychology, and Theories of Personality.

His publications explore topics such as decision science applications in gambling intervention design, digital tools for bias reduction in addictive behaviors, and integrating technology into mental health care. He has collaborated on clinical guides like the BDAT Clinician Workbook and The Safest Bet for veterans and clinicians.

Dr. Broussard’s research bridges gaps in access to care through technology, with a focus on underserved groups. His work has been published in journals like Current Addiction Reports, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, and Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.