- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, TX
- M.S., Clinical Psychology, Baylor University
- B.S., Psychology, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN
- Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics, Pennsylvania State University
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Areas of expertise
Suicide prevention, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotherapy treatment.
BIO
Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention, trauma, and resilience. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and Director of the Suicide Care Clinic at University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Bryan’s research has been funded by the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and multiple foundations. He has published hundreds of scientific articles and multiple books including Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention and Rethinking Suicide, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his research.
Courses
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSYC 6630, 6631) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Survey of Clinical Psychology (PSYC 3320) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Introduction to Clinical Science (PSYC 6391) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Assessment Practicum (PSYC 6613, 6614) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- STRONG STAR Trauma Fellow Seminar, Instructor University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Seminar, Guest Lecturer University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2025 Louis I. Dublin Award for Lifetime Achievement American Association of Suicidology
- 2020 Defense Science Study Group Institute for Defense Analyses
- 2019 Citizen Scientist Professional Award American Association of Suicidology
- 2018 Irwin Altman Outstanding Psychology Faculty Award The University of Utah
- 2016 Presidential Scholar The University of Utah
- 2016 Charles S. Gersoni Military Psychology Award Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19)
- 2016 Edwin S. Shneidman Award American Association of Suicidology
- 2015 Beacon of Excellence The University of Utah
- 2014 Outstanding Research Accomplishment (Category: Team/Academic) Military Health Services Research Symposium
- 2013 Peter J. N. Linnerooth National Service Award Psychologists in Public Service (APA Division 18)
- 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor Andrews Air Force Base APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship Program
- 2012 Young Alumnus Award UE Alumni Association, University of Evansville
- 2011 Loan Repayment Program Renewal (Clinical Research) National Institutes of Health
- 2011 Research Fellow National Center for Veterans Studies, The University of Utah
- 2011 Fellow American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology
- 2010 Loan Repayment Program (Clinical Research) National Institutes of Health
- 2009 Melton Award for Early Career Achievement Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19)
Bio
Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention, trauma, and resilience. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine and Director of the Suicide Care Clinic at University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Bryan’s research has been funded by the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and multiple foundations. He has published hundreds of scientific articles and multiple books including Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention and Rethinking Suicide, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his research.
Courses
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSYC 6630, 6631) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Survey of Clinical Psychology (PSYC 3320) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Introduction to Clinical Science (PSYC 6391) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- Assessment Practicum (PSYC 6613, 6614) The University of Utah, Department of Psychology, Salt Lake City, UT
- STRONG STAR Trauma Fellow Seminar, Instructor University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Seminar, Guest Lecturer University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- 2025 Louis I. Dublin Award for Lifetime Achievement American Association of Suicidology
- 2020 Defense Science Study Group Institute for Defense Analyses
- 2019 Citizen Scientist Professional Award American Association of Suicidology
- 2018 Irwin Altman Outstanding Psychology Faculty Award The University of Utah
- 2016 Presidential Scholar The University of Utah
- 2016 Charles S. Gersoni Military Psychology Award Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19)
- 2016 Edwin S. Shneidman Award American Association of Suicidology
- 2015 Beacon of Excellence The University of Utah
- 2014 Outstanding Research Accomplishment (Category: Team/Academic) Military Health Services Research Symposium
- 2013 Peter J. N. Linnerooth National Service Award Psychologists in Public Service (APA Division 18)
- 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor Andrews Air Force Base APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship Program
- 2012 Young Alumnus Award UE Alumni Association, University of Evansville
- 2011 Loan Repayment Program Renewal (Clinical Research) National Institutes of Health
- 2011 Research Fellow National Center for Veterans Studies, The University of Utah
- 2011 Fellow American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology
- 2010 Loan Repayment Program (Clinical Research) National Institutes of Health
- 2009 Melton Award for Early Career Achievement Society for Military Psychology (APA Division 19)
Select Publications
- Bryan, C. J., Khazem, L. R., Baker, J. C., Brown, L. A., Taylor, D. J., Pruiksma, K. E., ... & Rudd, M. D. (2025). Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal military personnel and veterans: The Military Suicide Prevention Intervention Research (MSPIRE) randomized clinical trial. JAMA psychiatry, 82(12), 1169-1176.
- Bryan, C. J., Lynch, J., Bryan, A. O., Mulvaney, S., Treangen, N., Concelmo, K. L., ... & Hiser, J. (2025). Effectiveness of combined cognitive processing therapy with stellate ganglion block: An open-label randomized wait-list clinical trial. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
- Rudd, M. D., Bryan, C. J., Wertenberger, E. G., Peterson, A. L., Young-McCaughan, S., Mintz, J., ... & Bruce, T. O. (2015). Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy effects on post-treatment suicide attempts in a military sample: results of a randomized clinical trial with 2-year follow-up. American journal of psychiatry, 172(5), 441-449.
- Bryan, C. J., Butner, J. E., May, A. M., Rugo, K. F., Harris, J. A., Oakey, D. N., ... & Bryan, A. O. (2020). Nonlinear change processes and the emergence of suicidal behavior: A conceptual model based on the fluid vulnerability theory of suicide. New ideas in psychology, 57, 100758.
- Bryan, C. J., Mintz, J., Clemans, T. A., Leeson, B., Burch, T. S., Williams, S. R., ... & Rudd, M. D. (2017). Effect of crisis response planning vs. contracts for safety on suicide risk in US Army Soldiers: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of affective disorders, 212, 64-72.