Professor of Practice
Brown School, Washington University in St Louis
Ryan R. Lindsay, EdD, MSW, LCSW is a Professor of Practice and the Mental Health Concentration Chair at the Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis. With over 20 years of expertise in clinical social work practice, organizational leadership, and community impact, Mr. Lindsay is dedicated to advancing social work education and practice through rigorous research, transformative education, and authentic community partnerships. His work is deeply rooted in a vision of providing culturally relevant, empirically proven, and high-quality mental health care, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Lindsay's teaching philosophy integrates evidence-based practice, anti-racist and anti-oppressive framing, and participatory practices to create inclusive and equitable classrooms. His research and practice focus on suicide prevention, evidence-based mental health interventions, and mental health prevention, driving significant local, regional, and national impact. As a practitioner and administrator, he has led numerous initiatives to improve mental health outcomes, including the development of community-based crisis stabilization programs and innovative curriculum advancements at the Brown School. Mr. Lindsay's work reflects a deep commitment to community-driven solutions and equity in mental health care, making substantial contributions to the field.
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