David Brian Goldston

David Brian Goldston is a Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, specializing in Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry. He holds academic appointments in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and has previously served in roles across Psychology and Neuroscience departments. His research focuses on suicide prevention, adolescent mental health, and trauma-informed care, with a particular emphasis on high-risk populations including military personnel, HIV-positive individuals, and underserved communities. Goldston has a PhD from the University of Iowa (1988) and has led over 40 grants totaling millions in funding from NIH and other agencies. His work includes telehealth interventions, school-based suicide prevention programs, and studies on the impacts of natural disasters and substance use disorders.

Key professional contributions include developing the SAFETY-A school suicide prevention program and evaluating the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Suicide Prevention Program's national impact. Goldston's grants support interdisciplinary training programs like the Duke-NCCU Postdoctoral Training Program in Child Psychiatric Conditions and substance use research initiatives. Clinical interests include improving care for suicidal adolescents, reducing healthcare disparities, and integrating mental health services into HIV care systems in low-resource settings like Tanzania.

• Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Iowa (1988)
• Current Roles: Director of multiple NIH-funded suicide prevention programs
• Research Themes: Telehealth interventions, youth suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and military mental health

Recent publications address telehealth suicide risk reduction in Tanzania, pandemic suicide trends, and the psychosocial impacts of pediatric psychiatric hospitalizations. Goldston collaborates with institutions like UCLA, NC Central University, and military medical centers to advance evidence-based practices in crisis intervention and suicide mitigation strategies.