Stacey Freedenthal

Stacey Freedenthal is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW). She specializes in suicide prevention, clinical social work, mental health, and social justice. She coordinates the mental health concentration at GSSW and teaches courses such as Suicide Assessment and Interventions, Clinical Social Work Theory, and Social Justice in Mental Health. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, an MSW from the University of Texas, and a BA in Journalism.

Her research focuses on suicide risk assessment, intervention strategies, and translating academic findings into public-facing scholarship. She is the author of Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals and contributes to SpeakingOfSuicide.com, a widely visited resource for suicide prevention. She also provides clinical consultation and training to professionals.

Her work emphasizes bridging the gap between research and practice, particularly through public impact scholarship. She advocates for accessible dissemination of mental health knowledge to practitioners, policymakers, and the general public. Her research spans topics like youth mental health, cultural competence, and resilience in marginalized populations.