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About Our Speakers
William Schmitz Jr, PsyD serves on the Board of Directors of
the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) in the capacity
of Past‐President since his Presidential term concluded (2013‐
2015). His involvement and commitment to AAS is proven by
his leadership in various roles to include Chair of the Clinical
Division; Chair of the AAS Task Force on Improving Clinical
Competency in Suicide and AAS Publications Review
Committee Chair. Dr. Schmitz is a licensed psychologist in the
state of Louisiana and provides clinical services to patients who
are regularly at high risk for suicide. Additionally, Dr. Schmitz
does consulting work through Campbell & Associates, LLC as a
forensic suicidologist. His commentary on CNN has enlightened
the world following the August 2014 suicide of celebrity Robin Williams and the high
profile case of the Germanwings suicide in March 2015. Working at the forefront of
suicide prevention and social media, Dr. Schmitz has consistently promoted training of
clinicians and the use of technology to advance suicide prevention, intervention, and
postvention. He is a recognized national leader who is both a clinician and consultant
with a focus on veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders.
William Schmitz Jr, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Suicidologist
Phone: 225.226.0705
Email:
bschmitzjr@yahoo.com