Edwin Boudreaux

Edwin D Boudreaux, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. He holds cross-appointments in departments including Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and multiple programs at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on suicide prevention, emergency medicine, and mental health interventions, with a particular emphasis on improving clinical practices and healthcare systems for vulnerable populations. Boudreaux has contributed to studies on suicide risk screening, emergency department protocols, and digital health solutions for mental health. His work integrates implementation science, behavioral health, and clinical outcomes to enhance patient care and reduce disparities.

Education: BS in Psychology from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette; PhD in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University.

Research interests include suicide prevention strategies, emergency department practices, mental health policy, and the application of digital tools in healthcare. His recent articles highlight innovations in suicide risk assessment, nurse training, and system-wide interventions like the Zero Suicide framework. Boudreaux collaborates across disciplines to address gaps in mental health services, particularly for older adults, patients with chronic pain, and perinatal populations.

Key contributions include the ED-SAFE initiative to improve suicide prevention protocols, as well as studies evaluating lethal means safety and the impact of clinician attitudes on patient outcomes. His work emphasizes real-world implementation and scalability of evidence-based practices.